Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Match Highlights & Results

That's it from this game! It is Bangladesh who have taken a 1-0 lead in this series. Still two more games to go and the second ODI will be played on the 15th of March. Do join us for the coverage. Until next time, goodbye and take care.

Najmul Hossain Shanto, the captain if Bangladesh wins the Player of the Match award for his incredible knock. He starts by saying that they knew they would find it difficult with the new ball. Informs he took his time and backed his skill, once the dew came in play the ball started to sit up nicely. Praises the way Shoriful Islam and Taskin Ahmed came back at the later stage. Adds that the experience of Mahmudullah and Rahim help them a lot as a unit. Hopes that the latter continues in the similar fashion.

Kusal Mendis, tha captain of Sri Lanka starts by praising the opening pair, Nissanka and Fernando who set the tone for their innings. Adds that the middle order struggled and hence they couldn't put up a good score. Informs that they bowled well initially but the dew came in and it became difficult to control the ball later on.

Pramod Madushan and Dilshan Madushanka were absolutely brilliant with the new ball but that was about it. They managed to get early wickets but as the game progressed, as the dew came in, everything kept getting tough for the bowlers. The spinners weren't that effective and that proved to be the downfall for the visitors. However, we believe they were at least 20 runs short of what would have been a competitive total. They were just below par in this game.

What an outstanding chase and what an outstanding innings from Shanto! Take a bow, his side needed a hero and he has led from the front. Chasing a moderate score, Bangladesh were in all sorts at 3 down for not a lot. Shanto and Mahmudullah then steadied the ship. Mahmudullah fell with Bangladesh still needing over 150 but then came the match winning stand. A 150-plus run partnership between Rahim and Shanto. Shanto scored a brilliant ton and Rahim a very good fifty. A partnership and an innings to remember. Top stuff.

Maheesh Theekshana to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Four!FOUR! Up and over and it is the skipper who hits the winning runs and helps his side over the line. This is fuller and on off. It is lifted over mid off and it goes to the fence. BANGLADESH WIN BY 6 WICKETS!

Maheesh Theekshana to Mushfiqur Rahim, 1 run.Just the three needed now! Around off. This is guided towards point for one.

Maheesh Theekshana to Mushfiqur Rahim, No run.Looks to innovate. Brings out the paddle scoop but this is down the leg side. He misses.

Maheesh Theekshana to Mushfiqur Rahim, No run.Around off. Kept out.

Janith Liyanage to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Four!FOUR! Pulled away. Just another boundary needed. Shorter and on middle. This is hammered through mid-wicket for a boundary.

Janith Liyanage to Mushfiqur Rahim, 1 run.Outside off. This is guided past point for one.

Janith Liyanage to Mushfiqur Rahim, No run.On off. Kept out.

Janith Liyanage to Najmul Hossain Shanto, 1 run.Shorter and on off. This is punched past cover for one.

Janith Liyanage to Mushfiqur Rahim, 1 run.Outside off, this is guided down to third man for one.

Janith Liyanage to Mushfiqur Rahim, No run.They are in no hurry in ending it. Around off. This is pushed to cover.

Maheesh Theekshana to Najmul Hossain Shanto, No run.Around off. Kept out.

Maheesh Theekshana to Najmul Hossain Shanto, No run.Around off. This is pushed to cover.

Maheesh Theekshana to Najmul Hossain Shanto, No run.Around off. Kept out.

Maheesh Theekshana to Mushfiqur Rahim, 1 run.Another single as this is pushed down to long on.

Maheesh Theekshana to Najmul Hossain Shanto, 1 run.A single now as this is nudged on the leg side.

Maheesh Theekshana to Najmul Hossain Shanto, No run.Flatter and on middle. Kept out.

Janith Liyanage to Mushfiqur Rahim, No run.Outside off. Rahim looks to cut but misses.

Janith Liyanage to Najmul Hossain Shanto, 1 run.Shorter and on middle. This is pulled through square leg for one.

Janith Liyanage to Najmul Hossain Shanto, No run.On the pads. Shanto looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads.

Janith Liyanage to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Six!SIX! All the way. Shanto steps out and gets to the pitch of it. He lifts it over the long on fence for a biggie.

Janith Liyanage to Najmul Hossain Shanto, No run.On middle. Defended.

Janith Liyanage to Najmul Hossain Shanto, No run.Fuller and on middle. This is worked to mid on.

Maheesh Theekshana to Najmul Hossain Shanto, 1 run.Fuller and on off. This is pushed down to long off for one.

Maheesh Theekshana to Najmul Hossain Shanto, No run.Flatter and on middle. Blocked.

Maheesh Theekshana to Mushfiqur Rahim, 1 run.Outside off. This is cut past point for one.

Maheesh Theekshana to Mushfiqur Rahim, No run.Shortish and outside off. This is chopped on the off side for one.

Maheesh Theekshana to Najmul Hossain Shanto, 1 run.Doing it in singles now. On off. Fuller, this is pushed down to long off for one.

Maheesh Theekshana to Mushfiqur Rahim, 1 run.Now takes one as this is worked through square leg.

Dilshan Madushanka to Mushfiqur Rahim, 1 run.Fuller and on off. This is driven past cover for one.

Dilshan Madushanka to Najmul Hossain Shanto, 1 run.A single as this is flicked through square leg.

Dilshan Madushanka to Mushfiqur Rahim, 1 run.On middle. This is pulled through mid-wicket for one.

Dilshan Madushanka to Mushfiqur Rahim, Four!FOUR! Pulled away! Shorter and on middle. This is pulled over mid-wicket for a boundary.

Dilshan Madushanka to Najmul Hossain Shanto, 1 run.Fuller and on off. This is pushed through covers for one.

Dilshan Madushanka to Mushfiqur Rahim, 1 run.Fuller and on off. This is driven through covers for one.

Maheesh Theekshana to Mushfiqur Rahim, 1 run.Shorter and on middlr. This is pushed down to long on for one. 33 needed now.

Maheesh Theekshana to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Leg bye.Angled into the pads. This is worked to mid-wicket.

Maheesh Theekshana to Najmul Hossain Shanto, No run.On the pads. Shanto looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads.

Maheesh Theekshana to Mushfiqur Rahim, 1 run.A single as this is worked through square leg for one.

Maheesh Theekshana to Najmul Hossain Shanto, 1 run.On off. This is pushed down to long off for one.

Maheesh Theekshana to Mushfiqur Rahim, 1 run.Around off. This is pushed down to long off for one.

Lahiru Kumara to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Four!FOUR! Gets to his ton in style! Cometh the hour cometh the man. The skipper leads from the front. His side were in deep trouble when he walked out and he is now taking them to a win. Top knock. Gets there by cutting this short one through point and it races away.

Lahiru Kumara to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Wide!Way too short. Wided.

Lahiru Kumara to Najmul Hossain Shanto, No run.On off. Kept out.

Lahiru Kumara to Mushfiqur Rahim, 1 run.Another single as this is punched past cover.

Lahiru Kumara to Mushfiqur Rahim, No run.Around off. This is guided but to point.

Lahiru Kumara to Najmul Hossain Shanto, 1 run.Outside off. This is slapped through covers for one.

Lahiru Kumara to Najmul Hossain Shanto, No run.Full and on the pads. Shanto looks to flick but misses.

Pramod Madushan to Mushfiqur Rahim, No run.Another short one. From around the wicket. Evaded.

Pramod Madushan to Najmul Hossain Shanto, 1 run.Goes short again and this time it is pulled through mid-wicket for one.!

Pramod Madushan to Najmul Hossain Shanto, No run.On the off pole. Shortish. Left alone.

Pramod Madushan to Najmul Hossain Shanto, No run.On off. Kept out.

Pramod Madushan to Najmul Hossain Shanto, 2 runs.Two! Fullish and on off. This is stroked wide of mid off for two.

Pramod Madushan to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Four!FOUR! Glorious stroke! Full and outside off. This is driven down the ground and it races away to the fence.

Lahiru Kumara to Mushfiqur Rahim, No run.On off. Defended.

Lahiru Kumara to Mushfiqur Rahim, No run.Around off. Kept out.

Lahiru Kumara to Mushfiqur Rahim, Four!FOUR! Put away! Rahim is dealing in boundaries. This is short again and on middle. This is pulled behind square on the leg side and it races away.

Lahiru Kumara to Najmul Hossain Shanto, 1 run.Just short! Kumara goes short and on middle. Shanto pulls but this lands just short of mid-wicket. Another run taken.

Lahiru Kumara to Najmul Hossain Shanto, No run.On middle. Shanto looks to defend but this hits the splice off the bat.

Lahiru Kumara to Najmul Hossain Shanto, No run.Top nut! Effort ball. Length and on off. This lands and takes off. Shanto is beaten as he tries to defend.

Pramod Madushan to Mushfiqur Rahim, Four!FOUR! Running away all too quickly now! On the pads. This is clipped fine on the leg side. The fielder runs to his right and dives but in vain.

Pramod Madushan to Najmul Hossain Shanto, 1 run.Short and on middle. Shanto takes one as he pulls it towards deep square leg. He moves onto 97.

Pramod Madushan to Najmul Hossain Shanto, No run.On off. This is driven to cover.

Pramod Madushan to Najmul Hossain Shanto, No run.On off. Kept out.

Pramod Madushan to Najmul Hossain Shanto, Four!FOUR! Pulled away! Short and on middle. This is pulled over mid-wicket and it races away. The 100-run stand comes up. A potential match winning partnership.

Pramod Madushan to Najmul Hossain Shanto, No run.Fuller and on off. This is hit to mid off.

Janith Liyanage to Mushfiqur Rahim, No run.Dot to end! Angled into the pads. This is worked to mid-wicket.

Janith Liyanage to Najmul Hossain Shanto, 1 run.Takes one as he works it through mid-wicket.

Janith Liyanage to Najmul Hossain Shanto, No run.Around off.  Blocked.

Janith Liyanage to Najmul Hossain Shanto, No run.On off. This is pushed to mid off.

Janith Liyanage to Najmul Hossain Shanto, No run.Shorter and outside off. Shanto looks to pull but misses.

Janith Liyanage to Najmul Hossain Shanto, No run.Around off. Kept out.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Mushfiqur Rahim, Four!FOUR! Two in a row and Rahim is in a hurry now! On middle and he plays the slog sweep. It goes over mid-wicket and it races away.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Mushfiqur Rahim, Four!FOUR! A boundary after quite some time! Outside off and the reverse sweep comes out. This is hit fine on the off side and it races away.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Mushfiqur Rahim, No run.Around off. Kept out.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Mushfiqur Rahim, No run.Flatter and on middle. This skids through. Rahim gets his bat down in time. It goes off the inside edge to short fine leg.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Najmul Hossain Shanto, 1 run.Another single as this is worked through square leg.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Najmul Hossain Shanto, 2 runs.Two! On middle. This is swept on the leg side. Two taken.

Janith Liyanage to Najmul Hossain Shanto, 1 run.Worke it with the angle through square leg for one.

Janith Liyanage to Najmul Hossain Shanto, 2 runs.Two! Angled into the pads. This is tucked around the corner for two.

Janith Liyanage to Najmul Hossain Shanto, No run.On the shorter side. This is punched but to covers.

Janith Liyanage to Najmul Hossain Shanto, No run.Fuller and on middle. This is driven to mid on.

Janith Liyanage to Mushfiqur Rahim, 1 run.A short one on middle. This is pulled through square leg for one.

Janith Liyanage to Najmul Hossain Shanto, 1 run.Anothr run as this is nudged to mid-wicket.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Najmul Hossain Shanto, 1 run.A single as this is worked through mid-wicket for one.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Mushfiqur Rahim, 1 run.Shorter and on off. This is pushed through covers for one.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Najmul Hossain Shanto, 1 run.On middle. Another sweep towards the leg side for one more.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Mushfiqur Rahim, 1 run.Another run as this is nudged on the leg side.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Mushfiqur Rahim, 2 runs.Two! On the pads. This is swept through square leg for two.

Wanindu Hasaranga to Mushfiqur Rahim, No run.On off. Blocked.

Janith Liyanage to Najmul Hossain Shanto, No run.On off. Blocked.

Janith Liyanage to Najmul Hossain Shanto, No run.Around off. This is guided to point.

Janith Liyanage to Najmul Hossain Shanto, 2 runs.Nicely timed! Fuller and on middle. This is driven towards mid on. The fielder there midfields and two is taken.

Janith Liyanage to Najmul Hossain Shanto, No run.Around off. Kept out.

Janith Liyanage to Najmul Hossain Shanto, No run.Nicrly timed but no runs. Shortish and outside off. This is cut but to point.

Janith Liyanage to Najmul Hossain Shanto, No run.Around off. That held in the surface a touch. This is pushed to mid off.