Sri Lanka survive Jaker Ali scare to seal thriller and go 1-0 up
The seeds for Sri Lanka's victory were sown by their batters, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama and Charith Asalanka
04/03Result
1st T20I (N), Sri Lanka tour of Bangladesh at Sylhet, Mar 4 2024
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
206/3 -
![Bangladesh]( "Bangladesh")
203/8 (20 ov)
Player of the Match
04/03Result
1st T20I (N), Sri Lanka tour of Bangladesh at Sylhet, Mar 4 2024
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
206/3 -
![Bangladesh]( "Bangladesh")
203/8 (20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Jaker Ali keeps hitting out, and learning - on his journalist sister's beat
"I am planning for the next match already," says the big-hitter, after a heartbreak at his home ground, close on the heels of defeat in the BPL final
Tharanga: 'Dickwella's experience will be useful heading into T20 World Cup'
The Sri Lanka selectors do not want to test youngsters this close to the tournament
SL and Bangladesh committed to putting past flare-ups behind them
Bangladesh captain Shanto and SL coach Silverwood have both promised a competitive series that will be played in the right spirit
Can Shakib-less Bangladesh keep their unbeaten spree going?
Sri Lanka are without Hasaranga for the first two T20Is, but the absence of the two allrounders will open the door for others