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Dubai: Opener Saif Hassan and Towhid Hridoy hit half-centuries as Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka by four wickets in an Asia Cup Super 4 match here on Saturday.
Sri Lanka scored 168/7, with Dasun Shanaka’s unbeaten 64 being the highlight of their innings despite some fine bowling by Mustafizur Rahman (3/20) and Mahedi Hasan (2/25).
Hassan then struck 61 off 45 balls, while Towhid hit 58 off 37 deliveries to help Bangladesh to victory.
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Brief scores:
Sri Lanka: 168/7 in 20 overs (Kusal Mendis 34, Dasun Shanaka 64 not out; Mustafizur Rahman 3/20, Mahedi Hasan 2/25).
Bangladesh: 169 for 6 in 19.5 overs (Saif Hassan 61, Towhid Hridoy 58; Wanindu Hasaranga 2/22, Dasun Shanaka 2/21).
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