DHAKA:  Bangladesh Men’s cricket team (U-23) confirmed the final of the ongoing 13th South Asian Games (SAG) after thrashing the host Nepal by 44 runs in their third game in Nepal on Saturday (Dec 07).

As Nepal sent Bangladesh to bat first after winning the toss, Bangladesh posted 155 for six, courtesy of an unbeaten 75 from skipper Nazmul Hossain.

Nepal, in reply, were restricted to 111 for 9.

Paras bowled economical in his four-over spell conceding just 15 runs. Dipendra Singh Airee also bowled four overs picking up two wickets in the last over conceding 10 runs.

Bangladesh will play the final against Sri Lanka on December 9.

BDST: 1452 HRS, DEC 07, 2019

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