'One of the best wins'

Bangladesh ODI captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza termed yesterday's 163-run victory, the Tigers' biggest in terms of runs, against Sri Lanka in the tri-series as one of the team's 'best wins' in the 50-over format.

"If you look at the recent past, this is one of the best wins for us. The way the boys played was really good and we have to keep it going," said Mashrafe during the presentation ceremony at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur yesterday.

Mashrafe also expressed satisfaction over the performance of the top order batsmen.

"Once Shakib (Al Hasan) bats at No.3, he looks like a cool and calm customer. Tamim (Iqbal) is hungry for runs and Bijoy (Anamul Haque) batted well for us. The top five has to bat 40 or 45 overs and they did that today[Friday]," he opined.

The right-arm pacer went on to add that there is always something new to gain whether the team wins or loses.

"Sabbir's role is to finish the innings. He is good to bat at No. 6 or 7, and he feels positive there. It is suiting him. We are still trying to find one more batsman who can hit like Sabbir," he said.

Mashrafe however, was pleased with his bowlers' efforts following their forlorn performance in South Africa last year.

On the other hand, Sri Lanka skipper Dinesh Chandimal said: "Bangladesh played outstanding cricket, credit to them."