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Asia Cup 2000 News

June 2, 2000 - Pakistan b Bangladesh
Pakistan thrashes Bangladesh in it's first match of the tournament to stake claim for the cup. Led by some fine batting from it's top order, Pakistan reached a mammoth 320 for 3 wickets in 50 overs and came back to destroy the Bangladeshi line for 87 runs.

Yousuf Yohanna gained 13% ($105) while Imran Nazir increased his value by 11% ($105). Inzamam for the highest gainer for the day, gaining 13.3% for his performace. Abdur Razzaq had a good day with the ball, claiming 3 wickets to earn $85.

While on the downside, Bangladesh's Khaled Mahmud lost 1% to drag his value down to $534


June 1, 2000 - Sri Lanka b India
Sri Lanka had a comfortable 75 run win over India in the 3rd match of the Asia Cup.

Leading the way for the defending champions was captain Sanath Jayasuriya, who saw his value increase by 16% ($225) for his tremendous century. Debutant all rounder Weeraratne had an impressive outing with a gain of 11% to increase his value by $87. But the biggest gainer for the day was wicket keep "Kalu", who surged 30% to bring his value up by $243. By far the single biggest move of the tournament, Kalu had a busy day with 4 catches and scoring a brisk 33 runs.

For the Indians leading the chase, it was none other the Master Blaster Sachin with a classy 93, but he didn't quite get the support he needed to overhaul the Lankan total. Sachin finished the day with a gain of 10% ($158). Other notable gainers were T Kumaran, who gained 10% ($67) for the day.

On the down side was Robin Singh losing 0.4% ($4) for the day, failing to make any major contributions.


May 31, 2000 - India b Bangladesh
The Bengal Maharajah woke up with a thunderous century to lead India from the front to a win against a spirited Bangladeshi team Though disappointed with his bowling, Ganguly came alive with his bat to increase his value by 16% ($225).

Batting first, Bangladesh batting did well against the Indian bowling attack on a flat pitch to score a commendable 249 for 6 in their allotted 50 overs. Leading the way was Bangladesh Basher, Habibul who scored a solid 57, who was the biggest mover for the day, increasing in value by 18.5%. The burly Akram Khan scored 64, gaining 15%, while the captain Aminul saw his value increase by a respectable 12% ($67)

The Indian bowlers were very ineffective with Kumble, Joshi & Ganguly earning negative dollars for their bowling performances.

Other players making an impact was new comer T Kumaran, who saw his value increase by 14% for his performance with the ball. Sachin, opening the innings with Ganguly, scored a quick fire 36, saw his value increase by 5.4% for the day, which was rather disappointing.

May 29, 2000 - Sri Lanka b Bangladesh
Defending champions Sri Lanka took the opening match of the Asia Cup 2000 tournament over the host Bangladesh with a convincing 9 wicket victory.

Bangladeshi Javed Omar posted the highest gain of the day moving up 20%. Other top movers were Aravinda De Silva and Khaled Mashud.

May 26, 2000
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