Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, 1st ODI - Live Cricket Score, Commentary

The twin changes after the drinks break was a master stroke. The ball spun and the visitors were taken for a ride. They did a mistake which has been committed again and again by so many previous teams as well. They needed to show better application on a wicket which was slowing down by the minute. But they didn't. That's it from game 1 of this ODI series. It will be interesting to see how the visitors bounce back as they also possess good stock when it comes to the spin department. We will be back soon with more cricketing action.

SL have once again proved why they are so good in these home conditions. Spin to win is their mantra and that came out true once again tonight. Led by their skipper - Asalanka - who scored a fighting ton, SL scored only 244. It seemed pretty less as Bangladesh got off to a smashing start. But then an unnecessary run-out triggered a massive collapse. Bangladesh lost 7 wickets in a span of four odd overs and the match tilted firmly in favour of the hosts. Jaker tried but was left with a mountain to climb. Bangladesh got carried away with the start but we have seen in the past SL bring out their aces once the ball becomes a little old.

Charith Asalanka, Player of the Match: It was a difficult time to come in and bat. But was trying to do my basics right. Got off to a good start and then tried to play to the situation. They were struggling with injuries but we didn't have enough wickets in the end to take advantage. Our best fielding performance recently.

Mehidy Hasan: The wicket was good. I think we bowled really especially the fast bowlers. The middle overs we didn't get wickets. Credit to Asalanka the way he played. It was very hot. Two important bowlers got cramps. It can happen. Tamim and Shanto played really well. The run-out of Shanto was a mistake. The middle-order didn't play well. Back-to-back wickets was a problem. We needed little partnerships there. We had chances but we didn't take them.

21:45 Local Time, 16:15 GMT, 21:45 IST: 100/1 to 105/8. Bangladesh played appalling cricket. One runout is what it all took to trigger this collapse. Shanto had earlier fumed at Tanzid for not responding to his call for a second run, but when the youngster did obey orders, Shanto fell short by an inch. Enter Hasaranga! He stormed his way to three wickets just 7 balls into his spell. He bowled a total of 7.5 overs, in which he bowled a whopping 40 dot balls. Asalanka earlier led with the bat and then come up with inspired bowling changes post the first drinks interval to completely change the course of the game. Bangladesh were running away with the game when Shanto decided to run himself out looking for a second. Then Hasaranga and Kamindu Mendis shared the ruins as they ran riot in the next few overs after the first drinks break. Tanvir Islam and Mustafizur did show some application and hung in there with Jaker Ali to reduce the margin of defeat. Jaker batted valiantly for his fifty but that was never going to be enough. SL have taken a 1-0 lead! Hang on for the presentation.

Hasaranga to Jaker Ali, out Lbw!! No review left. Jaker Ali will have to go. SL take a 1-0 lead. They win by 77 runs. That was a googly, on the sticks, Jaker Ali looked to slog sweep and missed the line of the delivery to be hit on the pad. The batter was on his knees trying to play that. The ball tracker showed it was umpire's call on hitting but the original call was out and even if they had a review, Jaker would still have been out. Hasaranga was fighting some cramps and has done a great job with his four fer. Jaker Ali lbw b Hasaranga 51(64) [4s-4 6s-4]

Hasaranga to Jaker Ali, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

Hasaranga to Jaker Ali, no run, very full, on the pads, Jaker Ali clips the ball down on to the on-side. Another dot

Hasaranga to Jaker Ali, no run, on the sticks, tossed up delivery, Jaker Ali pushes it out into the off-side with soft hands

Hasaranga to Jaker Ali, no run, the ball turns in, Jaker Ali gets squared up and defends it

Hasaranga to Jaker Ali, no run, defends it down into the off-side with soft hands

Five run penalty. Third time they have started an over late. Poor from Lanka. Their skipper tried to reason but the umpire wasn't taking any of it.

Theekshana to Mustafizur, no run, clean bowled but it was a free-hit ball. That was a tossed up delivery and Mustafizur looked to slog it but missed the line of the delivery. Had a chance there to get off the mark but not to be

Theekshana to Mustafizur, no ball, looks to work it away and misses. The bowler appealled as well. But the bowler has overstepped. Poor from Theekshana

Theekshana to Jaker Ali, 1 run, on the pads, nudged down on to the on-side for a single. Jaker Ali has trusted Mustafizur for a couple of balls again

Theekshana to Jaker Ali, FOUR, fuller length delivery, outside off, Jaker Ali looks to slog sweep and gets an edge. Element of luck for Jaker Ali but he deserves it. Has been a fighting knock from the batter. Third ODI fifty for Jaker Ali

Theekshana to Jaker Ali, no run, very full, Jaker Ali jams the ball down to long-on off the cue-end of the bat after backing away

Theekshana to Jaker Ali, no run, short ball, outside off, slapped off the back foot to deep cover. They don't take a single again. One must be used to the template of batting he has used in the last few overs

Theekshana to Jaker Ali, no run, flogged away across the line and lands short of the man at deep mid

Hasaranga to Mustafizur, no run, flatter delivery, Mustafizur defends