Bangladesh foiled by the weather
Bangladesh enjoyed the better of this Under-19 Test at Cardiff, taking an imposing lead of 161 - but the loss of the whole of the secobd day and most of the third meant that a draw was always the likeliest result, and England took the three-match
Wisden Cricinfo staff
20-Aug-2004
Bangladesh 346 (Nafis 56, Nazimuddin 65) drew with England 185 and 34 for 1
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Bangladesh enjoyed the better of this Under-19 Test at Cardiff, taking an imposing lead of 161 - but the loss of the whole of the secobd day and most of the third meant that a draw was always the likeliest result, and England took the three-match series 2-0.
Today Bangladesh extended their first innings to 346, with solid contributions down the order. Nazimuddin top-scored with a patient 65, with seven fours, before becoming one of three wickets for Ravi Bopara. Nazim put on 105 with Nadif Chowdhury, who made 37 before being run out, then Mushfiqur Rahim made 36 not out before Warwickshire's Moeen Ali wrapped up the innings.
England only had to face 12 overs before the match was left drawn, but there was time for Joe Denly, who was run out without facing in the first innings, to be trapped in front by Rubaiyat Huq for 7.