Bangladesh U19s take unassailable lead against England

Bangladesh U19s have taken an unassailable 4-0 lead in their seven match ODI series against England U19s.

The home side wrapped up the series with a comfortable four-wicket victory at Fatullah after restricting the visitors to 151 all out.

After winning the toss, England's batsmen failed to capitalize, Abul Hasan removing both openers in his first two overs to leave England 2 for 2. Only four England players reached double figures, Joe Root top-scoring with 54.

Pick of the bowlers was left-arm spinner Shaker Ahmed who took 3 for 28 while Saikat Ali also took two wickets with his medium pace.

It was Ali who led the charge in Bangladesh's reply. The opening batsman hit 46 from 53 balls to set the home side on the path to victory. The win was sealed thanks to a steady 50 not out from Tasamul Haque which helped guide Bangladesh beyond the target in the 35th over.

The remaining matches are as follows:

5th ODI at Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium, Fatullah on 31 October 2009

6th ODI at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur on 02 November 2009

7th ODI at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur on 04 November 2009