Dhaka, March 15 -- best knock of unbeaten 96, Towhid Hridoy propelled the Tigers to a fighting total of 286 in the second ODI of the three-match series against Sri Lanka on Friday in Chattogram.

Bangladesh were sent to bat first after Sri Lanka won the toss. The hosts again suffered a devastating early blow when Litton Das fell early for a duck. However, Soumya Sarkar and captain Najmul Hossain Shanot made sure that the top order would not crumble, adding 75 runs in the second wicket stand.

They carefully built the foundation. Shanto fell for 40 off 39 balls. He got a great start but failed to carry on. Following his dismissal, Soumya and Towhid put up a partnership of 55 runs before Soumya fell prey to Wanindu Hasaranga for 68.

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