Colombo: Bangladesh got off to a winning start at the expense of New Zealand in the ICC under-19 World Cup opener at the P. Saravanamuttu Stadium here on Sunday.

In the group A match, Mushfiqur Rahim’s side bowled New Zealand out for just 175, but were then reduced to five for the loss of two wickets and then 123 for six, before clinching the tie by three wickets.

Earlier, Bangladesh spinners did a stellar job, bowling out the Black Caps for 175 with Mehrab Hossain bagging four wickets for 29, while Mohammed Sohrawardi chipped in with three for 36.

SUMMARISED SCORES

New Zealand 175 (T.Astle 44; Mehrab Hossain 4/29). Bangladesh 176/7 (Mehrab Hossain 38 ..). Bangladesh won by 3 wkts.

Scotland 186 (Farid 76; Perera 3/26). Sri Lanka 187/6 (Serasinghe 64; Goudie 3/25). Sri Lanka won by 4 wkts.

Zimbabwe 215/7 (K.Samunderu 61; Thompson 3/48). Ireland 97 (Meth 3/15). Zimbabwe won by 118 runs.

Australia 316/9 (Copper 104, Finch 74; Alexander 4/47). South Africa 141 (Keen 3/10). Australia won by 175 runs. (PTI)