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BD notch up second win

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Thu Feb 2, 2017 01:56 AM Last update on: Thu Feb 2, 2017 01:08 PM

Bangladesh remain third in the standings on 15 points, three behind leaders India and equal with Pakistan, who have two games in hand. File Photo: Star

Bangladesh eased to a 59-run win over Nepal in their third match of the 2nd T20 World Cup Cricket Tournament for the Blind in New Delhi yesterday.

Bangladesh were put in to bat first and were given a brilliant start by Abdul Malek and Mohsin Hosen Joy, who shared a 182-run opening partnership.

Malek scored 83 off 54 balls before being run out, while Joy remained unbeaten after a 70-ball 88 as Bangladesh posted 203 for the loss of two wickets.

After the exchange, Nepal reached 144 for eight at the end of their allotted overs. Kritan Shrestha Duwal top-scored with an unbeaten 55.

Bangladesh are now fifth in the standings with six points from three matches.