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Opener Nafees Iqbal continued to toy with Nepal's bowlers when the Bangladesh under-19 cricket team coasted to an eight-wicket win in their second practice match at the Dhanmondi Cricket Stadium yesterday.

The former under-19 captain, who slammed 101 against the visitors on Tuesday, scored 80 off 95 balls as the home side, chasing a modest Nepal total of 182 in 50 overs, reached 186-2 in 37.4 overs.


Together with opening partner Naeem Islam, Nafees shared an 85-run stand and then added another 50 with one-down Nazimuddin before being dismissed.


The young Chittagong right-hander smote eight boundaries.


Nafees apart, Nazim was undefeated on 36 off 57 balls with three fours while Naeem made 35 off 77 balls with four boundaries.


Electing to bat, Nepal were shot out for 182 in 49.2 overs with Sharad hammering highest 89-ball 56 with seven boundaries followed by Shakti who added 38 off 79 balls hitting just one boundary.


Kanishka (37) and Manoj (12) were the other notable run getters.


For Bangladesh medium-pacer Rubaiyat Haq and left-arm spinner Enamul Haque bagged two wickets each.


Nepal, who arrived in Bangladesh on December 31 to prepare for the forthcoming ICC Under-19 World Cup, will play their last match against Bangladesh at the Fatullah Cricket Stadium tomorrow.

Source: the Daily Star