Mustafizur Rahman took three wickets with fellow quick bowler Mohammad Saifuddin claiming two.
Earlier Mushfiqur Rahim (84) and Mahmudullah Riyad (54) placed on 109 runs for the fifth wicket to information Bangladesh to 257-6 after they opted to bat at the beginning of the three-match collection.
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In reply, Sri Lanka have been in bother at 102-6 earlier than Hasaranga placed on 47 runs with Dasun Shanaka after which 62 with Isuru Udana for the eighth wicket to revive their hopes.
Saifuddin (2-49) bowled Shanaka for 14 after which claimed the wicket of Hasaranga, who hit three fours and 5 sixes in his 60-ball knock.
Mustafizur, who completed with figures of 3-34, despatched again Udana for 21 on the very subsequent ball.
Sri Lanka suffered a blow earlier than the match as all-rounder Shiran Fernando was dominated out after being examined Covid-19 optimistic twice in two days.
The match was thrown into uncertainty as quick bowler Udana and bowling coach Chaminda Vaas additionally examined Covid-19 optimistic alongside Fernando.
A second take a look at cleared Udana and Vaas of the virus and the match started on time.
Sri Lankan gamers, who’re additionally concerned in pay row with nation’s cricket authorities forward of the collection, have been led by Kusal Perera.
“Losing isn’t good, but we had a lot of positives. The bowlers bowled in the right directions. Batting wise Wanindu (Hasaranga) did a good job,” mentioned Perera.
Bangladesh skipper Tamim Iqbal hit 52 earlier than Dhananjaya de Silva’s two wickets in two balls within the twenty third over put them in bother at 99-4.
Mushfiqur and Mahmudullah then placed on a key stand to thwart the Sri Lankan bowling with some attacking batting.
Mushfiqur’s 87-ball innings ended when he was caught by Udana at quick third man off Lakshan Sandakan whereas trying a reverse sweep.
“It wasn’t an easy wicket to bat on, we lost a couple of early wickets but I thought Tamim batted really well. I took my time and Riyad too batted well,” mentioned participant of the match Mushfiqur.
Mahmudullah’s dismissal to de Silva, who claimed 3-45, meant Bangladesh have been unable to discover a late spark they have been on the lookout for.
Number seven Afif Hossain’s 22-ball 27 helped Bangladesh go previous the 250-run mark.
“Winning is happiness. Boys are really happy. We hope we can put on a better show next time,” mentioned Bangladesh captain Tamim.
The second match shall be held on the similar floor on Tuesday.
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