Bangladesh script four-wicket win to level series 1-1

Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim (C) and teammates celebrate their victory over Sri Lanka by four wickets on the fifth and final day Source: AFP

Bangladesh chased down the 191-run target set by Sri Lanka in the second Test in Colombo to level the two-match series 1-1. Tamim Iqbal’s 82 in the second innings helped the visitors win with four wickets to spare at the P Sara Oval ground, in what was Bangladesh’s 100th Test match

Tamim laid the groundwork with his 22nd Test fifty, teaming up with Sabbir Rahman who made 41 runs and shared 109 for the third wicket with the left-hander.

Sri Lanka struck in phases through spinners Dilruwan Perera and skipper Rangana Herath, who grabbed three wickets each, but lacked the cutting edge to deny Bangladesh from celebrating their 100th Test match in style.