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Tharanga hundred spurs Sri Lanka to victory

Tharanga hundred spurs Sri Lanka to victory

MOHALI – Young opener Upul Tharanga struck a sparkling century to spur Sri Lanka to a 37-run victory over Bangladesh in the opening ICC Champions Trophy qualifier on Saturday.

The 21-year-old left-hander hit 11 boundaries and a six in his 129-ball 105 to anchor the innings of 302 for eight in 50 overs after Sri Lanka were asked to bat first in the day-nighter. Bangladesh, never in the reckoning, finished on 265 for nine with middle-order batsman Saqibul Hasan top-scoring with 67 not out.Sri Lanka wicketkeeper Kumar Sangakkara claimed four victims while paceman Farveez Maharoof took three wickets for 47 runs, including two in one over.Nampa-AFPBangladesh, never in the reckoning, finished on 265 for nine with middle-order batsman Saqibul Hasan top-scoring with 67 not out.Sri Lanka wicketkeeper Kumar Sangakkara claimed four victims while paceman Farveez Maharoof took three wickets for 47 runs, including two in one over.Nampa-AFP

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