Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by five wickets in their opening Asia Cup match in Kandy on Thursday Chasing 165 for victory, the islanders reached the target in 39 overs with the loss of five wickets.
Sadeera Samarawickrama with his 54 off 77 balls and Charith Asalanka's 62 not out guided the defending champions to victory.
Bangladesh struggled for runs against Sri Lanka bowlers, managing a paltry 164 with Najmul Hossain Shanto scoring a 122-ball 89.
Matheesha Pathirana with his 4/32 was the pick of the bowlers for Sri Lanka.