Tigers set 262-run target for Sri Lanka

Bangladesh set up a 262-run winning target for Sri Lanka in the opening match of the 14th edition of the much-awaited Asia Cup 2018 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.

Earlier, Bangladesh scored a challenging total of 261 losing all wickets from 49.3 overs with the help of Mushfiqur's 144 , after they decided to bat first against Sri Lanka. 

Brief score: 

Bangladesh - 261 losing all wickets in 49.3 overs, Mushfiqur 144, Mohammad Mithun 63, Malinga 4/23, DM D Silva 2/38.

Playing XI

Bangladesh: Tamim Iqbal, Liton Das, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim(w), Mahmudullah, Mohammad Mithun, Mosaddek Hossain, Mehidy Hasan, Mashrafe Mortaza(c), Rubel Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman

Sri Lanka: Upul Tharanga, Dhananjaya de Silva, Kusal Perera(w), Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews(c), Thisara Perera, Dasun Shanaka, Lasith Malinga, Suranga Lakmal, Amila Aponso, Dilruwan Perera

Five teams participating in the tournament include Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Hong Kong and Afghanistan.

Pakistan will play its first match on September 16 against Hong Kong.