"If it was a triangular series and points to be taken, then the last wicket partnership of Bangladesh would have been helpful for them. Otherwise it was pointless. I think they wanted to bat full 50 overs but they should have tried to chase the total instead," said man-of-the-match Jayawardene who smashed 50 off 35 balls.

"You should take challenges and as a team and we do the same and try to make sure we achieve them. Khaled Mashud is an experienced batsman but the way he batted really surprised me. Tapash Baisya is one who can play shots and they should have tried at least in the last ten overs to reach closer to the target, which would have been something for them and also for the spectators," added Jayawardene, who is looking forward to be consistent and contribute to the team after picking up the form during the tri-series against India and West Indies at home.

About the match, he said: "The most important thing was that we did not lose wickets. So what we needed to do was batting throughout the overs to get a decent total and let the bowlers have a go at them."

The opposition camp, however, did not agree with him.

"It was not meaningless. My instruction was to bat 50 overs. I am glad that they spent some good time in the middle," said Bangladesh coach Dav Whatmore.

"We just made silly mistakes and didn't take our opportunities. Catches were dropped, run outs weren't effected. When we batted, we saw nice piece of fielding (from the opposition). Little bit unfortunate, but that basically is the story, not making most of the opportunities," said Whatmore.

When asked whether expectations were high after beating Australia, the Lankan-born Australian said he was not bothered about that.

"We feel we are improving but a few things today let us down. We have won matches, may be not many but it was not the case before I joined.

"The difference between the two teams is the mental abilities in one-day internationals. Ashraful dropped a catch, but he would take ten out of ten during practice. It's about being able to execute your skill under a little bit more stress, in the heat of the battle. We got beaten humbly, but I know that there are still strengths in this side. We are tenth and lost to the number two side."

He admitted that 270 was a gettable target on good pitch and fast outfield.

"I was all in all happy to get that nine wickets. Last time we took only one against them. (Syed) Rasel was very good on his debut."

For Khaled Mashud, who remained 39 not out in his 100th one-dayer, it was like any other game in the end.

"I had excitement before the game, but once I got on the field it was normal. I checked my strokes because I was told to bat throughout. It was also good to keep Muralitharan at bay and prepare for next match. We were too far away from the target and playing out all the overs was better than trying to chase. Denying them the last wicket was really good because they tried really hard," Mashud told.