Ushan hits century in draw

Salindu Ushan's unbeaten century lit up a dull draw in Pallekele as Bangladesh U19s and Sri Lanka U19s ended the two-match Youth Test series 0-0. Almost the entire day two of the three-dayer was lost to rain.

Batting first, the visitors declared their first innings, which spanned three days, on 196 for 9 in 85.4 overs. Shadman Islam and Saif Hassan added 90 for the first wicket with the former making 66 off 116 balls with ten boundaries. Saif made a 128-ball 23.

Fast bowler Himesh Ramanayake, son of former Sri Lanka international Champaka, took four wickets.

In reply, Sri Lanka U19s made 228 for 5 in 84 overs with Ushan hitting 112 off 245 with 13 fours and a six. Charith Asalanka contributed 37 coming in at No 3. For the visitors, offspinner Mehedy Hasan took two wickets.

Bangladesh U19s had won the one-day series 3-2.