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Nidahas Trophy: Bangladesh stun Sri Lanka in high-scoring affair
Colombo, March 10 (IANS) Bangladesh pulled off a five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in their second match of the Nidahas Trophy Twenty20 International (T20I) cricket tri-series here at R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
Put in to bat, Sri Lanka posted a huge total of 214 for six. In reply, Bangladesh overhauled the target with five wickets and two deliveries to spare as they recorded the fourth highest total to be chased down in T20I cricket.
Mushfiqur Rahim plundered 72 not out off 35 deliveries, with the help of five fours and four sixes as took Bangladesh over the rope for their first win in the tournament.
Earlier, Kusal Perera (74 off 48) and opening batsman Kusal Mendis (57 off 30) starred for the hosts. They shared an 85-run partnership for the second wicket after the loss of opener Danushka Gunathilaka (26 off 19). Mendis and Gunathilaka had put 56 runs for the first wicket in 4.3 overs.
The Perera-Mendis pair then continued the assault on the visitors, who had lost to India on Thursday.
Captain Mahmudullah removed Mendis to break the dangerous partnership in the 14th over with Sri Lanka at 141/2. The off-spinner struck again in the same over, dismissing Dashun Shanaka (0).
Pacer Taskin Ahmed then sent back Dinesh Chandimal (2) to leave the hosts five wickets down for 150 in 15 overs.
However, later Perera joinded hands with Upul Tharanga (32 not out off 15) to turn the heat on the visitors as their 55-run stand came off in just 4.2 overs to take the hosts pass the 200-run mark.
During the chase, openers Tamim Iqbal (47 off 29) and Liton Das (43 off 19) provided a brilliant opening partnership of 74 runs in 5.5 overs till the dismissal of the former, who was dismissed by an LBW decision in favour of medium-pacer Nuwan Pradeep.
Soumya Sarkar (22 off 22) struggled for big shots but Tamim got it going before Mushfiqur took charge to keep Bangladesh in the hunt till the last despite the high required run rate.
Tamim gave a return catch to Thisara Perera in the 10th over as Bangladesh reached 100/2. After Sarkar’s dismissal with his team at 151/3, former captain Mushfiqur found good support from Mahmudullah (20 off 11).
But Sri Lanka remained in the hunt by removing Mahmudullah and Sabbir Rahman (0), as Bangladesh required 18 runs from 1.4 overs.
Mushfiqur hit a full-toss from Pradeep towards mid-wicket to reduce the asking rate to nine off the last over from which, he collected six runs in the first two deliveries of medium-pacer Thirsara Perera to help Bangladesh end their five-match losing streak in T20I.
Brief scores: Sri Lanka: 214/6 (Kusal Perera 74, Kusal Mendis 57, Upul Tharanga 32 not out; Mustafizur Rahman 3/48, Mahmudullah 2/15) vs Bangladesh: 215/5 in 19.4 overs (Mushfiqur Rahim 72 not out, Tamim Iqbal 47, Liton Das 43; Nuwan Pradeep 2/37, Thisara Perera 1/36).
–IANS
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.