Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, 1st T20I - Live Cricket Score, Commentary

Sri Lanka have won the toss and have opted to field

18:00 Local Time, 12:30 GMT, 18:00 IST: Sri Lanka won the Test series by a 1-0 margin, they won the ODI series 2-1 and it’s now time for the shortest format of the sport. The 3-match T20I series starts today with the first game to be played in Pallekele. A warm welcome to one and all! Bangladesh have played well in patches on this tour, hence they haven’t been able to win anything significant as yet. But this is the format where they have a chance to turn things around. Wanindu Hansaranga won’t feature in the T20Is as he got ruled out following his hamstring injury in the final ODI. Hence, Bangladesh can take a breather in Hasaranga’s absence. Will their players put up an inspiring performance today? We shall find out soon, stay around for the toss and teams..

Squads:

Sri Lanka Squad: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka(c), Dasun Shanaka, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Binura Fernando, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara, Jeffrey Vandersay, Dinesh Chandimal, Chamika Karunaratne, Eshan Malinga, Avishka Fernando

Bangladesh Squad: Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Litton Das(w/c), Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Nasum Ahmed, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mahedi Hasan, Mohammad Naim, Shoriful Islam