Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, 1st ODI, Dambulla

Sabbir Rahman brought up his fourth ODI half-century on route a 90-run stand with Tamim Iqbal.

Tamim Iqbal scored his 35th one-day fifty.

Lakmal struck early to give Sri Lanka the breakthrough, sending back Soumya Sarkar.

Gunaratne got Sri Lanka back into the contest after skipper Tharanga plucked out a brilliant catch at short extra cover to send back Sabbir.

After Sabbir 's wicket, Mushfiqur Rahim departed for 1 in the next over.

Tamim Iqbal scored his eighth ODI century to take Bangladesh to a strong total.

Mehedi Hasan was rewarded for some skilled bowling on debut as he picked up Kusal Mendis cheaply.

Dinesh Chandimal resisted Bangladesh's attack with a valiant half-century, but Sri Lanka lost wickets at regular intervals.

Thisara Perera kept Bangaldesh at bay with a brilliant 35-ball 55, but it was too much for him to do as Sri lanka were bowled out for 234, handing Bangladesh a 90-run win. And a series lead.

Sachith Pathirana added valuable runs lower down the order, but it was too much to ask with the top and middle order failing in a steep chase.