Vandort century gives Sri Lanka A the upper hand
Michael Vandort struck a century to put Sri Lanka A in a strong position on the opening day of the second four-day match against Bangladesh A
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25-Mar-2007
Sri Lanka A 296 for 5 (Vandort 114, Mubarak 55) v Bangladesh A
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Michael Vandort struck a century to put Sri Lanka A in a strong position on the opening day of the second four-day match against Bangladesh A at the Colombo Cricket Club Ground. Vandort scored 114 as Sri Lanka A reached 296 for 5 at stumps.
Bangladesh A got off to a superb start after putting Sri Lanka A in to bat. Their new ball bowlers, Nazmul Hossain and Mohammad Sharif, removed Sri Lanka A's openers, Mahela Udawatte and Kanchana Gunawardene, with the score on 39. Chamara Kapugedera joined Vandort and the pair added 64 runs for the third wicket before Nadif Chowdhury took his third catch to dismiss Kapugedera.
The game was evenly poised on 103 for 3 when Jehan Mubarak came to the middle. With Vandort holding up one end, Mubarak got into his stride and soon gave Sri Lanka the advantage. They added 128 for the fourth wicket but Bangladesh A dismissed both batsmen late in the final session to end the day on a satisfactory note. Sharif's best bowler was Bangladesh A's best bowler with 2 for 36 in 15 overs.