DHAKA, Nov 17, 2021 (BSS)- Bangladesh basketball team tasted their first

win in the Bangabandhu 6th South Asian Basketball Championship beating the
Maldives by 86-65 points in a match held today (Wednesday) at Shaheed
Suhrawardy Indoor Stadium in city's Mirpur area.

   The winners' led the first half by 44-25 points. Tonu was the highest
scorer with 21 points while Mithun and Akash supported him with 19 and 16
points respectively for Bangladesh. Abdullah caged 16 points while Ahmod and
Ibrahim scored equal 15 points each for the Maldives.

   Earlier, Bangladesh lost their opening match against Sri Lanka.

   In the day's another match, India recorded their second win in the
championship defeating Sri Lanka by 114-48 points after dominating the first
half by 30-17 points.

   Amjyot Singh Gill was the highest scorer with 24 points while Vishesh
Bhriguvanshi supported him with 22 points for India.

   On the other hand, Supun Ruksh scored nine points and Nimesh Fernando
caged 8 points for Sri Lanka.

   Apart from Bangladesh, three more countries -- India, Sri Lanka and the
Maldives -- are taking part in the championship, sponsored by DBL Ceramics
and organized by Bangladesh Basketball Federation.