Barresi eases Dutch past Bangladesh at Titwood

HALF-centuries from opener Eric Szwarczynski and middle-order batsman Wesley Barresi secured Holland a six-wicket win over Bangladesh with seven balls to spare in the rain-affected one-day international in Glasgow.

A wet outfield at Titwood saw the start delayed until mid-afternoon and meant the one-off match was reduced to 30 overs per side.

Bangladesh made 199 for seven after being asked to bat first, Imrul Kayes top-scoring with a 50-ball 53 including five fours and a six.

Jahurul Islam and Junaid Siddique contributed 41 and 31 respectively as the Tigers recovered from the loss of opener Tamim Iqbal for two in the second over. Mahmudullah also boosted the total late on with a knock of 28 from 29 balls.

Peter Borren picked up the crucial wicket of Kayes and also snared Jahurul Islam and Mushfiqur Rahim in his six-over spell which produced figures of three for 29. Mark Jonkman and Mudassar Bukhari picked up two wickets apiece.

Just as the Dutch innings looked set to flounder at 104 for four at the midway point, Barresi seized control, smashing 64 off 43 deliveries.