The Tri-Series in Bangladesh in 2010 was a One Day Internationalcricket tournament for the Idea Cup which was held in Bangladesh from 4 January to 13 January 2010. The tournament involved the national teams of India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.[1] The tournament was won by Sri Lanka who defeated India in the final match which was held on 13 January 2010.
Bangladesh: Bangladesh went into the tournament without their fast bowler, Mashrafe Mortaza who failed to recover from his knee injury. The Bangladeshi squad also featured two former ICL players, opener Shahriar Nafees and batsman Aftab Ahmed. The squad also featured an uncapped player, Shafiul Islam who is a fast bowler.[6] Just before the start of the tournament Bangladesh fast bowler Nazmul Hossain was ruled out of the tri-series because of his injury and was replaced by Shahadat Hossain in the squad.[7]
The opening partnership of 215 runs by Upul Tharanga and Mahela Jayawardene is the 3rd highest partnership for 1st wicket and 4th highest partnership for any wicket for Sri Lanka in ODIcricket.