Ashraful's ton in vain as Sri Lanka wrap up series

Jul 05, 2007

Dilhara Fernando struck early on the third morning to dismiss Habibul Bashar•AFP

He was ably assisted by Mushfiqur Rahim, playing only his third Test•AFP

Mushfiqur was unlucky to fall to Muttiah Muralitharan for 80 •AFP

But Mohammad Ashraful thwarted any plans Sri Lanka may have had to wrap up the Test by the first session•AFP

Ashraful and Mushfiqur frustrated the Sri Lanka bowlers with their partnership of 191 that lasted nearly four hours•AFP

Ashraful's innings was in vain as he was left without any partners as Bangladesh lost by an innings and 90 runs•AFP

With his century, Ashraful became the only Bangladesh batsman to make four Test hundreds•AFP

The two centurions of the match - Ashraful (129*) and Kumar Sangakkara (200*)•TigerCricket.com