Sri Lanka’s Asia Cup campaign commenced with a commanding performance against Bangladesh, securing a decisive victory within 15 overs. The team, fresh off a T20 format title win in the previous Asia Cup, showcased their prowess with both bat and ball. The match, held in Abu Dhabi, saw Sri Lanka’s bowlers, including Nuwan Thushara, Dushmantha Chameera, and Wanindu Hasaranga, restrict Bangladesh to a score of 139 runs. Sri Lanka’s batsmen, spearheaded by Pathum Nissanka and Kamil Mishara, then launched a blistering chase, reaching the target with six wickets in hand. The early breakthroughs by the Sri Lankan bowlers put Bangladesh on the back foot from the start, and Nissanka and Mishara’s partnership ensured a swift and convincing win for Sri Lanka.
