BAN v ENG: Bangladesh beat England, level series

DHAKA: Captain Mashrafe Mortaza inspired Bangladesh to a 34-run victory against England in the second one-day international on Sunday.

Mortaza hit a 29-ball 44 as Bangladesh compiled 238-8 in testing conditions and then claimed 4-29 to bowl out England for 204 in 44.4 overs. The three-match series is tied at 1-1. Mahmudullah set the platform for Mashrafe with a superb 75. Jos Buttler scored a run-a-ball 57 for England, while Jonny Bairstow made 35. Adil Rashid (33 not out) refused to give up, adding two significant partnerships after his team was reduced to 132-8. Bangladesh held its nerve as Mortaza fittingly sealed the deal with the wicket of last man Jake Ball. Fast bowler Taskin Ahmed took 3-47. Stand-in England captain Buttler won the toss and opted to bowl first. BRIEF SCORES Bangladesh: 238 for 8 (Mahmudullah 75, Mashrafe Mortaza 44; Chris Woakes 2-40, Jake Ball 2-44) beat England: 204 in 44.4 overs (Jos Buttler 57, Jonny Bairstow 35; Mashrafe Mortaza 4-29, Taskin Ahmed 3-47) by 34 runs.