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Tillakaratne Dilshan and Kumar Sangakkara scored hundreds as Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 92 runs in their World Cup Pool A clash in Melbourne. Dilshan (161 not out) and Sangakkara (105 not out) shared a partnership of 210 as Sri Lanka made the most of some poor fielding to post 332-1.

It was Dilshan’s 21st ODI ton and Sangakkara’s 22nd, in his 400th match.

Bangladesh were dismissed for 240 in 47 overs, Sabbir Rahman top-scoring with 53 and Lasith Malinga taking 3-35.

Sri Lanka have two wins and one defeat from three matches, while Bangladesh have one win, one defeat and one no result.

“Dilshan and Sangakkara were brilliant,” said Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews. “They batted us through, took calculated risks, it was a great effort.

“We were slightly sloppy in the field and could have done better, but once you’ve got 300 on the board your bowlers can take chances. We’re all ready for the England game [in Auckland on Saturday].” — Reuters