16 Sep, 00:06 (IST)

Bangladesh win by 137 runs! That's it! Bangladesh complete the formalities. Shakib al Hasan picks the last wicket. Comprehensive win this for Bangladesh. Bangladesh open their account on the Asia Cup 2018 points table and lead Group B.

15 Sep, 23:41 (IST)

Great bowling this by Bangladesh. They apparently are in total control and need just two wickets to seal the deal. Meanwhile, you can watch how Tamim Iqbal came out to bat despite fractured wrist here. 

15 Sep, 23:04 (IST)

This is disastrous for Sri Lanka. Thisara Perera plays a poor shot. Not needed as he opts for slog-sweep, gets a top-edge and the ball goes high in the air. Rubel Hossain settles underneath near point to complete the catch.

15 Sep, 22:55 (IST)

Rubal Hossain strikes in his first over. And he gets rid of Angelo Mathews. Bangladesh extend their grip over this contest. Mathews is trapped in front of the wickets.

15 Sep, 22:50 (IST)

Dasun Shanaka is run out. He was given life early one and has failed to make it count. Poor running between the wickets and Sri Lanka are five down now. Bangladesh in control at the moment.

15 Sep, 22:19 (IST)

This is the start Bangladesh would have though about. Ideal start for them. Sri Lanka are four down now. Mehidy Hasan traps Kusal Perera in front of the wickets. 

15 Sep, 21:54 (IST)

Good start this for Bangladesh. New-ball bowlers, Mustafizur Rahman and captain Mashrafe Mortaza have struck in tandem to remove both the Sri Lankan openers.

15 Sep, 21:03 (IST)

Mushfiqur Rahim is the last Bangladesh wicket to fell. His misses the 150 by just six runs. Nonetheless, a superb knock by Rahim. Bailed his side out of the trouble early now and now guided them to a decent score.

15 Sep, 20:41 (IST)

That's hundred up for Mushfiqur Rahim. That's his sixth ODI century. This is perhaps his one of the best innings. Can he take Bangladesh to a decent score from here?   

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The 2018 Asia Cup begins with Bangladesh taking on Sri Lanka at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai. This is the Group B clash and Afghanistan is the third team in the pool. Meanwhile, both Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will have their eyes on the two important points. In the recent past, the rivalry between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka has grown up significantly and earlier this year, during the Nidahas Trophy the two sides were locked in a close encounter. Stay tuned for live score updates. Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2018 LIVE Cricket Streaming: Get Live Cricket Score, Watch Free Telecast of BAN vs SL ODI Match on TV & Online

Both the teams boast of quality players. However, both struggle with the fitness of key players. Sri Lanka have already lost Dinesh Chandimal and Danushka Gunathilaka. Bangladesh too have some fitness concerns with key players like Tamim Iqbal and Shakib Al Hasan. Asia Cup 2018 Schedule in PDF for Free Download: Timetable With List of All Matches in IST Including India vs Pakistan Fixture.

Meanwhile, the conditions at Dubai will be in favour of the batsmen. Also, the weather will be hot with the temperature close to 41. The team winning the toss will be looking to chase as the dew might come into the play late in the night.

Sri Lanka Squad (From): Upul Tharanga, Niroshan Dickwella(w), Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews(c), Dhananjaya de Silva, Thisara Perera, Dasun Shanaka, Suranga Lakmal, Kasun Rajitha, Lasith Malinga, Shehan Jayasuriya, Dilruwan Perera, Amila Aponso, Dushmantha Chameera.  Asia Cup 2018 Points Table: Know Group A & B, Round of 4 Standings As India, Pakistan Begin Tournament As Favourites!

Bangladesh Squad (From): Tamim Iqbal, Liton Das, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim(w), Mahmudullah, Mosaddek Hossain, Mashrafe Mortaza(c), Mehidy Hasan, Rubel Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Nazmul Islam, Mohammad Mithun, Ariful Haque, Abu Hider Rony, Nazmul Hossain Shanto, Mominul Haque.