Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, 1st ODI, Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka, 2019 - CommentarySL vs BAN, 1st ODI, Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka, 2019 - Commentary

Sri Lanka won by 91 runs

Sri Lanka

314/8(50)

Bangladesh

223(41.4)

PLAYER OF THE MATCH

Kusal Perera

Malinga - The death overs doyen

As the Sri Lankan spearhead brings to end a glittering ODI career, we look at his impressive numbers and how he has adapted across conditions

The magnificence of Malinga

Trademark mop, a rebellious bowling action and a mean, mean yorker, but there's lot more that cricket will miss of Lasith Malinga

SSD: A huge shout out to the man who has entertained the cricket fans with thousands of outstanding yorkers...respect

The Numbers behind Malinga's Legacy

Avinash Soman: Malinga's first spell would be interesting as he might come out with all the nasty weapons in his armour for a Sri Lankan win.

Rajendra: I think Chandimal's addition to this Lankan squad will give them the much needed balance in the middle order.

Devesh: SL should target a minimum 350 from here! Plenty of overs left with some hitters to come and these two are well set.

Karthik S: Kusal Parera in home conditions in the first match is from a different league - be it when SA toured SL in 2018 or be it in Nidahas trophy or be it today in this match!!!

Chirag: Hoping Malinga picks up at least three wickets today. I'm one of those fans who was actually happy and sad at the same time when he shattered Indian top order back in 2011 WC Final. Love for Malinga. Wishing him good luck for his future endeavours.

Kapil Baldawa: Mustafizur has completely lost his mojo as a containing bowler. Gives way too many runs these days and with Bangladesh having no wicket taking bowlers, he has to bowl in the middle, which isn't advisable at all. He has to bowl at death or upfront. Reckon Bangladesh have got it wrong as far as bowling order goes

Sunny: Mortaza and Shakib's absence is clearing showing in the Bangladesh's bowling today.. they are lacking intensity and looking very flat

waseem: Srilanka should persist with Fernando, he should be given a full series as an opener. If Fernando gets success as an opener it will be a real find for Sri lanka, but Fernando should also learn to put a price on his wicket, in world cup also we have seen him getting out to bad shots.

Ravi Tanwani: Why was Fernando batting ahead of Kusal Perera....Kusal was having a blast opening the batting in World Cup -- Bangladesh have two offspinners and perhaps Sri Lanka wanted to counter that plan with a right-left combination.

Sooryanarayanan: What will always stand out as far as Malinga is concerned is that irrespective of whether he bowled well or not, he has always had a smile on his face. A modern day bowling colossus he is. Thank you Slinga!

Ashlee: Years from now, If any name that can cross our minds about toe crushing yorkers, it will be only Lasith Malinga. Thank you For all memories

The magnificence of Malinga

Trademark mop, a rebellious bowling action and a mean, mean yorker, but there's lot more that cricket will miss of Lasith Malinga

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