Pathirana takes four as Bangladesh fold for 164

Sri Lanka produced a clinical bowling display in their Asia Cup opener, bowling Bangladesh out for 164 with more than seven overs to spare.

Leading a depleted Sri Lankan bowling attack was Matheesha Pathirana, who took 4 for 32. Maheesh Theekshana was perhaps even more effective on a two-paced surface but had only two wickets to show for his efforts. One of those, however, was the all-important one of Najmul Hossain Shanto, who made more than 50% (89 off 122) of Bangladesh runs.

Brief scores:

Bangladesh 164 in 42.4 overs (Najmul Hossain Shanto 89; Matheesha Pathirana 4-32, Maheesh Theekshana 2-19) vs Sri Lanka