Updated On: 01 September, 2023 08:24 AM IST | Kandy | mid-day online correspondent
Asia Cup: Electing to bat first, Bangladesh sunk to 36/3 in 10.4 overs. A 59-run partnership between Najmul Shanto and Towhid Hridoy helped Bangladesh gain temporary relief

Sri Lanka`s Matheesha Pathirana bowls during the Asia Cup 2023 one-day international (ODI) cricket match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy. Pic/AFP
Following his side`s win over Bangladesh in their Asia Cup match, Sri Lanka`s young pacer Matheesha Pathirana said that slower balls, that he utilised a lot in T20s, proved to be really important and helped him get wicket in death overs.
Half-centuries by Charith Asalanka and Sadeera Samarawickrama guided Sri Lanka to a hard-fought five-wicket win over Bangladesh in their Asia Cup 2023 campaign opener at Kandy on Thursday.