Dinusha and fast bowlers restrict Bangladesh on truncated day one
Opening batter Anamul Haque failed to capitalize on a reprieve when Sri Lankan wicketkeeper Kusal Mendis dropped him off fast bowler Asitha Fernando.
Mominul Haque and Shadman Islam shared a promising partnership of 38 runs but Dhananjaya de Silva removed Mominul (21), caught by substitute fielder Pawan Rathnayak. This left the visitors 71 for two at lunch.
Sri Lanka took two quick wickets after lunch as Fernando had Shanto caught behind by Mendis for eight.
Tharindu Rathnayake then had Shadman caught by de Silva for 46 leaving Bangladesh four down for 76.
Rahim and Litton Das shared 67 runs for the fifth wicket. Liton (34) edged a catch to Mendis and Vishwa Fernando didn't miss out on a second chance given by Rahim (35) in the deep.
All-rounder Dinusha, who is 24, made his debut after the retirement of Angelo Mathews.
Scores
Bangladesh 220/8 in 71 overs (Shadman 46, Mushfiqur 35, Litton 34).
Toss: Bangladesh.
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