Bangladesh U-19 cricket team maintained their impressive run of form in the tri-nation ODI series in England as they beat the home side by 72 runs in Billericay Thursday.
Besides beating India once, the young Tigers have now defeated England thrice in as many attempts.
The youngsters in red and green now top the points table with nine points from six matches, ahead of second placed India, who have five points from as many games.
England are at the bottom with just two points from five matches.
Bangladesh will again take on the home side Monday in Beckenham before facing India in their last league phase match at the same venue Wednesday.
The final will be held in Brighton on August 11.
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Asked to bat first, the visiting side were dismissed for 224 in 47.1 overs, opening batsman Tanzid Hasan leading the way with a fine 113-ball 117, featuring 16 fours and a couple of sixes.
No 3 batter Mahmudul Hasan Joy and middle-order batsman Towhid Hridoy chipped in with 41 and 31 respectively.
England seamer Nick Kimber bagged five wickets conceding 38 runs.
In reply, England were bundled out for 152 in 39 overs in the face of some disciplined bowling by Bangladesh.
Seamer Tanzim Hasan Sakib and left-arm spinner Rakibul Hasan notched three wickets apiece, while right-arm pacer Shahin Alam and left-arm paceman Mrittunjoy Chowdhury took two each.
Jack Haynes top-scored for England with 40 off 43 deliveries.
