Sri Lanka bowl first against Bangladesh as Easmin makes international debut
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 2:35 PM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Sri Lanka elected to bowl after winning the toss in today's fixture against Bangladesh. The match features a debut for Easmin, who enters the Bangladesh lineup for the contest. Sri Lanka enters the game holding a historical advantage in this format, having secured 13 victories in their previous 16 encounters against Bangladesh. The decision to bowl first sets the tone for the early stages of play as both sides look to establish control. Officials have confirmed the team lineups, with Gunaratne appearing in the Sri Lanka squad for this match.
- •Sri Lanka chooses to bowl after winning the toss.
- •Easmin makes his international debut for Bangladesh.
- •Gunaratne is included in the Sri Lanka lineup.
- •Sri Lanka has won 13 of 16 prior matches against Bangladesh.
- 2:35 PMESPNcricinfo — Gunaratne in as SL bowl; Easmin debuts for Bangladesh
"Sri Lanka have dominated Bangladesh in the format with 13 wins from 16 matches
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