Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka: Former captain Dasun Shanaka helped Sri Lanka notch up a three-run victory over Bangladesh in a high-scoring thriller as the seam all-rounder bowled a decisive final over to post a three-run win in 1st T20 played in Sylhet on Monday (March 4). Sri Lanka defended a target of 207 runs (after posting 206/3) as Shanaka gave 8 runs for two wickets in the final over. Jaker Ali's 68 for Bangladesh went in vain as the debutant got out at a crucial stage at the death. Bangladesh ended their chases at 203/8. Jaker showed a lot of intent, just like what he did in the (Bangladesh Premier League) but unfortunately we ended up losing, Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto said. We started well with the ball but did not execute our plans later. Mahmudullah's innings was amazing, along with Jaker's. Sri Lanka's total was platformed by Sadeera Samarawickrama's unbeaten 61 off 48 balls and opener Kusal Mendis' 36-ball 59. Stand-in captain Charith Asalanka hammered a 21-ball 44 not out with six sixes to take the side past 200. Bangladesh pacer Shoriful Islam dismissed Avishka Fernando for 4 with the second ball of the day and Taskin Ahmed removed Kamindu Mendis for 19, leaving Sri Lanka at 37-2. Samarawickrama and Kusal Mendis combined for a 96-run partnership for the third wicket. Rishad Hossain made the breakthrough by snagging the wicket of Mendis, who smote six fours and three sixes, but Asalanka's six-laden knock gave Sri Lanka a competitive total. He and Samarawickrama added 72 off just 32 balls to end the innings on a high. It is short boundaries, lot of dew around, and we have to give the bowlers a chance as well,