Sri Lanka National Cricket Team vs Bangladesh National Cricket Team Match Scorecard

Sri Lanka National Cricket Team vs Bangladesh National Cricket Team Match Scorecard

The Sri Lanka National Cricket Team vs Bangladesh National Cricket Team Match Scorecard featured an impressive all-round performance from Sri Lanka in the opening ODI of the Bangladesh Tour of Sri Lanka 2026. Playing at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, the hosts posted a competitive total before bowling Bangladesh out to secure a convincing 77-run victory, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series.

Match Details

• Match: Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, 1st ODI
• Series: Bangladesh Tour of Sri Lanka 2026
• Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
• Result: Sri Lanka won by 77 runs
• Player of the Match: Charith Asalanka 

Match Scorecard

Sri Lanka Innings

Sri Lanka – 286 all out (49.5 overs)

After electing to bat, Sri Lanka recovered from early pressure with a brilliant century from captain Charith Asalanka, who anchored the innings and guided his side to a competitive total of 286. Bangladesh's bowlers claimed wickets regularly but were unable to prevent Sri Lanka from posting a challenging score.

Bangladesh Innings

Bangladesh – 209 all out (45.3 overs)

Bangladesh lost wickets at regular intervals while chasing 287 and never built the partnerships needed to threaten Sri Lanka's total. The innings ended on 209, giving Sri Lanka a comfortable 77-run victory.

Top Performers

Sri Lanka

• Charith Asalanka – Outstanding century and Player of the Match.
• Sri Lanka's bowlers combined effectively to defend the target and dismiss Bangladesh. (cricbuzz.com)

Bangladesh

Bangladesh showed resistance in the chase but failed to build substantial partnerships against Sri Lanka's disciplined bowling attack.

Key Moments of the Match

• Sri Lanka scored 286 all out in 49.5 overs.
• Bangladesh were dismissed for 209 in 45.3 overs.
• Sri Lanka won the match by 77 runs.
• Charith Asalanka was named Player of the Match after his match-winning century.
• Sri Lanka took a 1-0 lead in the ODI series.

What This Result Means

The victory gave Sri Lanka an early advantage in the ODI series and boosted the team's confidence ahead of the remaining matches. Bangladesh, meanwhile, needed to regroup quickly to keep the series alive. Sri Lanka's balanced performance with both bat and ball underlined its strength in home conditions.

Sri Lanka National Cricket Team vs Bangladesh National Cricket Team Match Scorecard

The Sri Lanka National Cricket Team vs Bangladesh National Cricket Team Match Scorecard highlights Sri Lanka's commanding performance in the first ODI of the Bangladesh Tour of Sri Lanka 2026. A superb century from Charith Asalanka powered the hosts to 286, before Sri Lanka's bowlers dismissed Bangladesh for 209 to secure a convincing 77-run victory and take a 1-0 lead in the series.