The Asia Cup 2018 is all set to kick-start on Saturday, 15 September, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In the tournament opener, Bangladesh will take on Sri Lanka at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have played 42 One Day Internationals (ODI). The islanders lead the encounter with 36 wins against 6 losses.
The two last faced each other in the January 2018 Tri-series which was won comfortably by Sri Lanka by 79 runs.
Bangladesh, on the other hand, is entering Asia Cup after a 2-1 ODI victory over West Indies in their backyard. On the other hand, Sri Lanka is coming off a 3-2 series defeat against South Africa.
Sri Lanka suffered a major blow ahead of the 14th edition of Asia Cup as Dinesh Chandimal has been ruled out of the tournament due to a finger injury.
Ahead of Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh clash, here is everything you need to know:
Date: September 15, 2018 (Saturday).
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.
Time: the match begins at 5:00 PM IST. The toss will take place at 4:30 PM IST.
Live Broadcast: Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 1 HD in English commentary and Star Sports 3 and Star Sports 3 HD in Hindi Commentary.
Live Streaming: Hotstar.
Squads of Asia Cup 2018 Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh 1st ODI:
Sri Lanka squad:Angelo Mathews(c), Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis, Upul Tharanga, Thisara Perera, Dasun Shanaka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Akila Dananjaya, Dilruwan Perera, Amila Aponso, Kasun Rajitha, Suranga Lakmal, Dushmantha Chameera, Lasith Malinga, Niroshan Dickwella, Shehan Jayasuriya
Banglades squad: Shakib Al Hasan, Tamim Iqbal, Mashrafe Mortaza(c), Mohammad Mithun, Liton Das, Mushfiqur Rahim, Ariful Haque, Mahmudullah, Mosaddek Hossain, Mehidy Hasan, Nazmul Islam, Rubel Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Abu Hider Rony, Nazmul Hossain Shanto, Mominul Haque