Mahmudullah blitz takes Bangladesh to tri-series final


  • Cricket
  • Saturday, 17 Mar 2018

COLOMBO (Reuters) - Bangladesh will meet India in Sunday's final of the Twenty20 tri-series after Mahmudullah blasted 43 not out off 18 balls to secure their thrilling two-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in an ill-tempered match on Friday.

High drama unfolded in the virtual semi-final at the R Premadasa Stadium with Bangladesh needing 12 runs off the last over bowled by Isuru Udana and Mahmudullah smashed a six off the penultimate delivery to seal an emotional victory for his team.

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