Pathirana was the pick of the bowlers for SL, taking 4/32 in 7.4 overs. Theekshana took 2/19 in his eight overs. Dhananjaya, Wellalege, Shanaka took a wicket each.
Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan won the toss and elected to bat first against Sri Lanka in their Asia Cup opening match at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Thursday.
Athar Ali Khan, a former Bangladesh cricketer and now a commentator, has expressed confidence that his country’s team will surprise a few teams and make the last four of the World Cup
With an updated lineup, the six participating teams include Brampton Wolves, Vancouver Knights, Montreal Tigers, Surrey Jaguars, Toronto Nationals and Mississauga Panthers.
Litton could be a temporary captain for this series as Shakib Al Hasan is the frontrunner to become captain of the ODI side to go with his leadership roles in Tests and T20Is.