Bangladesh crush Windies U19s to take 2-1 series lead

Zubair Likhon celebrates his hat-trick. (Orlando Charles photo)

A hat trick by Zubair Likhon along with half-centuries from Sadman Islam Anik and Jashim Uddin propelled Bangladesh U19s to a 198-run mauling of their West Indies counterparts yesterday in the third of the seven-match Under-19 One Day Internationals played at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence.

Bangladesh won the toss, elected to bat and amassed 286 for 8 off their 50 overs.

They were indebted to  opener Anik who stroked 95 off 122 balls  falling short of a century by five runs. He was supported