Mahmudullah, Kayes lift Bangladesh to 249

Bangladesh were in dire straits in the first half of their innings before Mahmudullah and Imrul Kayes led a fine recovery through a 128-run sixth wicket association that lifted the team to a total of 249 for 7 on Sunday (September 23). Both Mahmudullah and Kayes scored crucial half-centuries that arrested the slide after Bangladesh were reduced to 87 for 5 courtesy a few ambitious attempts and a couple of suicidal run-outs.