Sri Lanka's Stunning Triumph: Asalanka's Century and Bangladesh's Dramatic Collapse

Sri Lanka captured a 77-run victory in the ODI series opener against Bangladesh, sparked by Charith Asalanka's century and a sharp Bangladeshi batting collapse. Asalanka scored 106 runs, leading to a total of 244. Bangladesh stumbled from 100-1, losing seven wickets for five runs, concluding at 167.

In a riveting first one-day international series opener, Sri Lanka orchestrated an enthralling performance against Bangladesh, winning by 77 runs. The highlight was captain Charith Asalanka's scintillating century, supported by a formidable display from Sri Lanka's bowlers.

Asalanka's impressive knock of 106, peppered with four towering sixes, set the stage for Sri Lanka, leading his team to a total of 244. The match turned at R. Premadasa Stadium when Milan Rathnayake's agile fielding swung the game back in Sri Lanka's favor, causing an unexpected seven-wicket innings collapse for the visitors.

Bangladesh, cruising at one point at 100-1, succumbed to Sri Lanka's disciplined bowling. Wanindu Hasaranga's 4-10 figures and Kamindu Mendis' career-best 3-19 decisively dismantled the opposition lineup, finishing their chase at 167, clinching Sri Lanka's opening victory.