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Asia Cup 2016: Bangladesh outplay defending champions Sri Lanka
1 / 8After electing to bat first, Bangladesh were under the pump early when Angelo Mathews removed Mohammad Mithun for a duck. Missing the services of Lasith Malinga, it was important someone delivers up front and Mathews didn't disappoint. The skipper bowled a fine spell with the new ball. (Source: AP)
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2 / 8Struggling at 2/2, and then 26/3, Bangladesh were in desperate need of a steady stand. Shakib-Al-Hasan and Sabbir Rahman did just what the doctor ordered as they helped hosts stage a recovery, and build on the total. They put on brisk 82 runs but the highlight of their stand was the way Sabbir took the attack to the opposition. The right-hander fired a 54-ball 80 to improve Bangladesh's hopes after the terrible start. (Source: AP)
3 / 8Towards the end, Mahmudullah played the little cameo of 23, from 12 balls, which allowed Bangladesh end with 147/7 in 20 overs. (Source: AP)
4 / 8While most struggled, Chameera was pick of the bowlers for Sri Lanka. The seamer returned with impressive figures of 3/30. (Source: AP)
5 / 8Chasing 148, Sri Lanka didn't get off to an ideal start as they lost experienced Dilshan in the 4th over of the innings. (Source: AP)
6 / 8The islanders recovered with the Chandimal-Jayasuriya stand but Bangladesh hit back with quick strikes to reduce Sri Lanka to 4/85 from 1/76. (Source: AP)
7 / 8With Dinesh Chandimal and skipper Angelo Mathews back in the hut, and plenty of runs to score, it was always going to be an uphill climb for Sri Lanka. (Source: AP)
8 / 8For Bangladesh, Al-Amin Hossain impressed again as the seamer returned with figures of 3/34. He was ably assisted by Shakib and Mustafizue who chipped in with two and one wicket respectively. (Source: AP)
