Mushfiqur, Soumya fire Bangladesh to 193-5 in first T20

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AFP Dhaka
Last Updated : Feb 15 2018 | 6:55 PM IST
Mushfiqur Rahim and Soumya Sarkar smashed half-centuries as Bangladesh posted a record 193 for five in the first Twenty20 international against Sri Lanka today.
Mushfiqur remained unbeaten on 66 off 44 balls while Soumya hit a 32-ball 51 -- the left-handed openers maiden T20 fifty -- after the hosts elected to bat first.
Bangladesh surpassed their previous highest T20 score of 190-5 against Ireland at Belfast in 2012.
Sri Lankan leg-spinner Jeevan Mendis claimed two wickets.

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First Published: Feb 15 2018 | 6:55 PM IST

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