Sports Desk:

Bangladesh were bowled out for 248 in 45.5 overs in the second ODI against Sri Lanka at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Saturday, with Parvez Hossain Emon and Towhid Hridoy leading the way in a topsy-turvy batting effort.

Opting to bat first, Bangladesh got off to a bright start despite losing opener Tanzid Hasan early.

Parvez and Najmul Hossain Shanto rebuilt with a 63-run stand, but Najmul’s dismissal to a short ball from Charith Asalanka triggered a period of instability.

Parvez impressed with his maiden ODI fifty, scoring 67 off 69 balls with six fours and three sixes before being bowled by Wanindu Hasaranga.

Towhid kept the innings going with a patient 51 off 69 balls, but he too fell before capitalizing on the platform.

The middle and lower order faltered, losing wickets in clusters. Bangladesh went from 204 for six to 218 for nine before a quick cameo from Tanzim Hasan Sakib (33 not out off 21) added late runs.

Asitha Fernando was the best bowler for Sri Lanka, finishing with 4 for 35, while Hasaranga chipped in with 3 for 60. Chameera and Asalanka picked up one wicket each.

Bangladesh lost the first ODI. Another defeat would send them out of the run for the title of the series.