Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are set to face off in the campaign opener of the Asia Cup 2018 on Saturday (today) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in UAE. Bangladesh along with Sri Lanka find themselves in Group B with Afghanistan, while India, Pakistan and Hong Kong are in Group A with the big game India vs Pakistan lurking around the corner.
Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is expected to miss the Asia Cup 2018 opener due to a minor surgery on his left little finger. While for Sri Lanka, Danushka Gunathilaka returned home due to back problem with Shehan Jayasuriya replacing him in the Asia Cup 2018, whereas, Niroshan Dickwella has replaced Dinesh Chandimal, who is out with a finger injury.
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All the details about Asia Cup 2018 clash between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka:
Match Date:
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will lock horns in the Asia Cup 2018 on September 15, 2018.
Venue:
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will play at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in UAE.
Match Time:
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka match will start from 17:00 hrs (5:00 PM) IST.
Match Telecast:
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka 1st match of the Asia Cup 2018 will be broadcasted on the Star Sports Network.
Live Streaming:
Hotstar will Live Stream Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka curtain-raiser.