Sri Lanka clean sweep Bangladesh

Thursday, 1 August 2019 08:17

Sri Lanka crushed Bangladesh by 122 runs in the third and final ODI in Colombo to complete a series clean sweep.

The hosts scored 294 for 8 in the allotted 50 overs and then dismissed their opponents for 172 in 36 overs.

Angelo Mathews led the way for Sri Lanka with 87 off 90 balls, while all-rounder Dasun Shanaka hit 30 off 14 and also took three wickets for 27 runs.

Soumya Sarkar was the top scorer for Bangladesh, with 69 off 86 balls.

It’s Sri Lanka’s first series whitewash in more than three years.

More from Sports

Chelsea's Maresca fumes over 'stupid, embarrassing' Delap red card

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca was left fuming over Liam Delap's late red card in Wednesday's 4-3 League Cup win at Wolverhampton Wanderers, his team's fifth red card in the last nine matches.
Liverpool thrashed by Palace, holders Newcastle through in League Cup

Second-string Liverpool were thumped 3-0 by Crystal Palace as Ismaila Sarr struck twice for the visitors in the League Cup on Wednesday, booking the London side's spot in the quarter-finals and piling more misery on Arne Slot's struggling side.
Vacherot beats cousin Rinderknech at Masters again in Paris

Monaco's Valentin Vacherot served up another helping of family drama at the Paris Masters on Wednesday, beating his French cousin Arthur Rinderknech 6-7(9) 6-3 6-4 to advance to the last-16 in their second Masters showdown this month
South Africa humble England to reach ICC Women's World Cup final

South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt smashed an epic 169 to lead her side into the final of the ICC Women's World Cup hammering England by 125 runs in the first semi-final on Wednesday.
First Australia-India Twenty20 washed out by Canberra rain

The first Twenty20 between Australia and India was washed out by the Canberra rain on Wednesday with the tourists able to bat for less than half of their allocated tally of overs for a total of 97 for one.

Pinoy Bulletin October 21 - 25 2025
Pinoy Expat Corner

Merong Serbisyo Caravan Leg 2 dito sa Dubai ngayon November 15 & 16, 2025 , 8am to 6pm @ Hall 3 Dubai World Trade Center, Dubai.
PINOY BULLETIN : AUGUST 11 - 15 , 2025
Pinoy Expat Corner

Welcome to Pinoy Bulletin, your go-to source for staying informed about important announcements, exciting group activities, community events, and job opportunities! Make sure to tune in every weekdays to Tag Gising Na from 5AM - 10 AM for a comprehensive roundup of important updates.
PINOY BULLETIN : AUGUST 4 - 8, 2025
Pinoy Expat Corner

Welcome to Pinoy Bulletin, your go-to source for staying informed about important announcements, exciting group activities, community events, and job opportunities! Make sure to tune in every weekdays to Tag Gising Na from 5AM - 10 AM for a comprehensive roundup of important updates.