Bangladesh reaches 238-8 in 2nd ODI vs England

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) Mahmudullah hit 75 as Bangladesh reached 238-8 in the second one-day international against England on Sunday.

The batsman held together the innings as English bowlers made regular inroads after stand-in captain Jos Buttler opted to bowl first.

Mashrafe Bin Mortaza's late surge helped Bangladesh reach a respectable total as it attempts to level the series.

Mortaza smashed 44 and added 69 off 48 balls with Nasir Hossain after Bangladesh was left struggling on 169-7 after 42 overs.

Mosaddek Hossain contributed 29.

Nasir Hossain was not out on 27.

Fast bowlers Chris Woakes and Jake Ball and leg-spinner Adil Rashid claimed two wickets apiece.