Sri Lanka took a firm control from the very beginning of the match of Asia Cup 2023 against Bangladesh as they bowled out Bangladesh for just 164 in 42.4 overs.
Najmul Hossain Shanto and Tawhid Hridoy tried to give Bangladesh a good total, but they failed at last.
Shanto has stayed steady at one end while Bangladesh continue to lose wickets at the other. The wheels then well and truly came off after the 40th over and Shanto himself fell on 89 off 122 balls.
Mathesha Pathirana took 4 wickets for 32 runs for the home side.
Rain had been predicted for the day and Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka had said that he has factored it in his plans for the day.
There was a very brief interruption but apart from that, the clouds have stayed away thus far. Shakib had won the toss and opted to bat in the Asia Cup Group B opener on Thursday at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Balagolla.
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