February 26, 2007	Monday	Safar 8, 1428

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DHAKA, Feb 25: England ‘A’ triumphed in an exciting run chase on the final afternoon to record a five-wicket victory over Bangladesh ‘A’ in the four-day 'Test' in Mirpur. Having top-scored with 71, Alex Loudon continued his fine match by taking 5-76 with his off-spinners as Bangladesh were dismissed for 279. All-rounder Tim Bresnan weighed in with an economic 2-23 from 16 overs.

Set 130 to win, Matt Prior and Nick Compton shared a rapid 68 as victory was achieved with two balls remaining.

Prior was the catalyst for the victorious chase, with a rapid 49 from 52 balls. But it was Loudon who set up the chance of a win.

—Agencies