Bangladesh pack Sri Lanka for 221 in tri-series final

Dhaka, Jan 27 (AFP) Fast bowler Rubel Hossain claimed four wickets to help Bangladesh dismiss Sri Lanka for 221 runs in the final of the tri-nation one-day international tournament today.Hossain, who

Dhaka, Jan 27 (AFP) Fast bowler Rubel Hossain claimed four wickets to help Bangladesh dismiss Sri Lanka for 221 runs in the final of the tri-nation one-day international tournament today.

Hossain, who returned figures of 4-46, was ably supported by fellow paceman Mustafizur Rahman (2-29) as the hosts hurt Sri Lanka with regular strikes after they elected to bat first.

Upul Tharanga top-scored with 56 off 99 balls while skipper Dinesh Chandimal added 45. Wicketkeeper-batsman Niroshan Dickwella also contributed with 42. (AFP) ATK

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