Bangladesh win by 137 runs! That's it! Bangladesh complete the formalities. Shakib al Hasan picks the last wicket. Comprehensive win this for Bangladesh. Bangladesh open their account on the Asia Cup 2018 points table and lead Group B.
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SL 124/10 in 35.2 Overs | Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2018 Highlights: BAN Win by 137 Runs
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15 Sep, 23:41 (IST)
Great bowling this by Bangladesh. They apparently are in total control and need just two wickets to seal the deal. Meanwhile, you can watch how Tamim Iqbal came out to bat despite fractured wrist here.
15 Sep, 23:04 (IST)
This is disastrous for Sri Lanka. Thisara Perera plays a poor shot. Not needed as he opts for slog-sweep, gets a top-edge and the ball goes high in the air. Rubel Hossain settles underneath near point to complete the catch.
15 Sep, 22:55 (IST)
Rubal Hossain strikes in his first over. And he gets rid of Angelo Mathews. Bangladesh extend their grip over this contest. Mathews is trapped in front of the wickets.
15 Sep, 22:50 (IST)
Dasun Shanaka is run out. He was given life early one and has failed to make it count. Poor running between the wickets and Sri Lanka are five down now. Bangladesh in control at the moment.
15 Sep, 22:19 (IST)
This is the start Bangladesh would have though about. Ideal start for them. Sri Lanka are four down now. Mehidy Hasan traps Kusal Perera in front of the wickets.
15 Sep, 21:54 (IST)
Good start this for Bangladesh. New-ball bowlers, Mustafizur Rahman and captain Mashrafe Mortaza have struck in tandem to remove both the Sri Lankan openers.
15 Sep, 21:03 (IST)
Mushfiqur Rahim is the last Bangladesh wicket to fell. His misses the 150 by just six runs. Nonetheless, a superb knock by Rahim. Bailed his side out of the trouble early now and now guided them to a decent score.
15 Sep, 20:41 (IST)
That's hundred up for Mushfiqur Rahim. That's his sixth ODI century. This is perhaps his one of the best innings. Can he take Bangladesh to a decent score from here?
15 Sep, 20:23 (IST)
That's a another wicket for Lasith Malinga. On his return to the national side, Malinga shows why he is still a force to reckon with. He removes Mushfiqur Rahim.
15 Sep, 19:57 (IST)
Mushfiqur Rahim continues to loose his partners. Bangladesh are six down now as Mehidy Hasan is the latest victim. 14 overs remaining and Bangladesh will be looking to go past 250-run mark from here.
15 Sep, 19:28 (IST)
Sri Lanka have got back the momentum with quick wickets. Lasith Malinga, once again, provides his team with the breakthrough. Meanwhile, Mushfiqur Rahim is still there and he holds the key for Bangladesh.
15 Sep, 18:56 (IST)
Good partnership this between Mushfiqur and Mithun. It has now gone past the hundred-run mark. Meanwhile, both the batsmen have scored half-centuries.
15 Sep, 18:19 (IST)
Good partnership this between Mushfiqur Rahim and Mohammed Mithun. The duo has added 64 for the third wicket and are going strong. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka look to break this partnership.
15 Sep, 17:38 (IST)
Bangladesh will be looking to bounce back from the early jolts. Mushfiqur Rahim and Mohammad Mithun are in the middle. They need a decent partnership here. Rahim holds they key for Bangladesh.
15 Sep, 17:18 (IST)
Another blow to Bangladesh. Tamim Iqbal is hit on the wriest while playing a pull shot and he is hurt. The pain is unbearable for him and thus he decides to walk off the field.
15 Sep, 17:10 (IST)
What a start for Sri Lanka and Lasith Malinga. He picks two wickets in two balls in his first over after the comeback. He first removes Liton Das, who is caught behind and then bowled Shakib Al Hasan with a superb delivery.
15 Sep, 16:57 (IST)
Both the teams are in the middle and have lined-up for respective national anthems.
15 Sep, 16:55 (IST)
Sri Lanka Playing XI: Upul Tharanga, Dhananjaya de Silva, Kusal Perera(w), Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews(c), Thisara Perera, Dasun Shanaka, Lasith Malinga, Suranga Lakmal, Amila Aponso, Dilruwan Perera
The 2018 Asia Cup begins with Bangladesh taking on Sri Lanka at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai. This is the Group B clash and Afghanistan is the third team in the pool. Meanwhile, both Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will have their eyes on the two important points. In the recent past, the rivalry between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka has grown up significantly and earlier this year, during the Nidahas Trophy the two sides were locked in a close encounter. Stay tuned for live score updates. Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2018 LIVE Cricket Streaming: Get Live Cricket Score, Watch Free Telecast of BAN vs SL ODI Match on TV & Online
Both the teams boast of quality players. However, both struggle with the fitness of key players. Sri Lanka have already lost Dinesh Chandimal and Danushka Gunathilaka. Bangladesh too have some fitness concerns with key players like Tamim Iqbal and Shakib Al Hasan. Asia Cup 2018 Schedule in PDF for Free Download: Timetable With List of All Matches in IST Including India vs Pakistan Fixture.
Meanwhile, the conditions at Dubai will be in favour of the batsmen. Also, the weather will be hot with the temperature close to 41. The team winning the toss will be looking to chase as the dew might come into the play late in the night.
Sri Lanka Squad (From): Upul Tharanga, Niroshan Dickwella(w), Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews(c), Dhananjaya de Silva, Thisara Perera, Dasun Shanaka, Suranga Lakmal, Kasun Rajitha, Lasith Malinga, Shehan Jayasuriya, Dilruwan Perera, Amila Aponso, Dushmantha Chameera. Asia Cup 2018 Points Table: Know Group A & B, Round of 4 Standings As India, Pakistan Begin Tournament As Favourites!
Bangladesh Squad (From): Tamim Iqbal, Liton Das, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim(w), Mahmudullah, Mosaddek Hossain, Mashrafe Mortaza(c), Mehidy Hasan, Rubel Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Nazmul Islam, Mohammad Mithun, Ariful Haque, Abu Hider Rony, Nazmul Hossain Shanto, Mominul Haque.
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