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Bangladesh Legends concede second straight defeat in Road Safety World
Series
DHAKA, March 8, 2021 (BSS)- Bangladesh Legends conceded their second
straight defeat in the Road Safety World Series when they tasted a seven-
wicket defeat to England Legends at Raipur in India on Sunday.
Being sent to bat first, Bangladesh Legends were restricted to 113-5 with
Khaled Mashud Pilot making the highest 31 before being retired hurt.
Mushfiqur Rahman was the other notable scorer with 30 not out. Hannan Sarkar
chipped-in-with 13 while opener Nazimuddin contributed 12.
England Legends rode on Captain Kevin Pietersen’s 17 ball-42, that studded
with seven fours and one six as they overhauled the target, making 117-3 in
14 overs. Opener Phil Musterd made 27 off 16 while Darren Maddy scored run-a-
ball-32 not out.
Bangladesh Legends captain Mohammad Rafique claimed 2-31.
Bangladesh Legends lost their first game to India Legends by 10 wickets in
the tournament that aims to road safety with ex-cricketing legends. Seven
countries are playing the tournament.
BSS/SMP/SSS/1904 hrs