That's a wrap today. Sri Lanka have taken a 1-0 lead but Bangladesh will take plenty of positives with the way they chased. The second T20I is on Wednesday. Join us for all the action. Until next time, goodbye and stay safe..
Asalanka | Player of the Match: I am very pleased with my performance today. Everyone contributed and did well to get the win. It is short boundaries, lot of dew around and we have to give the bowlers a chance as well. Special mention to Kusal Mendis and Sadeera, it was their partnership that laid the platform and gave me the opportunity to play freely.
Shanto: It was a very good match. The boys showed a lot of character, Ali came into the team and showed a lot of intent. We started well with the ball but did not execute our plans later. Riyad's innings was amazing along with Jaker's, hope they contribute in the next match as well.
21:50 Local Time, 15:50 GMT, 21:20 IST: Phew! What a game. These two sides have produced some humdingers in the past and this one is right up there. Bangladesh once again so close yet so far. They fought hard though after losing three wickets in the powerplay. Mahmudullah came out with intent and started picking the boundaries at regular intervals, Jaker Ali played second fiddle to his senior partner and took over the mantle once Mahmudullah was dismissed. Sri Lanka's bowlers suffered due to dew and Ali took full advantage by smashing every loose delivery over the rope. With 12 needed off the final over, Ali backed himself but Shanaka was the one who held his nerve and got Sri Lanka over the line. Hang around for the presentations..
19.6
Shanaka to Taskin Ahmed, 1 run, to cover
5 off 1. Taskin needs a six to win it, a four to take it to the Super Over. What can he get?
19.5
Shanaka to Shoriful Islam, leg byes, 1 run
19.4
Shanaka to Shoriful Islam, FOUR, to deep extra cover
Shoriful Islam, left handed bat, comes to the crease
19.3
Shanaka to Jaker Ali, out Caught by Asalanka!! Is that the game? Jaker Ali c Asalanka b Shanaka 68(34) [4s-4 6s-6]
Shanaka to Jaker Ali, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
10 off 4.. Ali shakes his head as though saying he's got this. Fine leg, square leg, third man and backward point inside the ring along with cover
19.2
Shanaka to Taskin Ahmed, 1 run, to mid-off
19.2
Shanaka to Taskin Ahmed, wide
Taskin Ahmed, left handed bat, comes to the crease
19.1
Shanaka to Rishad Hossain, out Caught by Asalanka!! Rishad Hossain c Asalanka b Shanaka 0(2)
Shanaka to Rishad Hossain, THATS OUT!! Caught!!
Dasun Shanaka [2.0-0-29-0] is back into the attack