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Bangladesh have carved up a thrilling four-wicket win over Sri Lanka riding on a brilliant all round performance from Shakib Al Hasan to seal a memorable 100th Test. |
Chasing 191 to win, Tamim Iqbal struck a fine 82 before skipper Mushfiqur Rahim (22 not out) carried Bangladesh over the finishing line on a dramatic final day at the P Sara Oval in Colombo on Sunday.
It sealed the Tigers’ first win over the Lankan lions in the format as they squared the two-match series 1-1. The fact that it comes on their century of Tests added to the weight of the triumph.
Bangladesh became the fourth team to win their 100th Test matches after Australia, the West Indies and Pakistan.
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