Abu Dhabi, Sept. 13 -- A magnificent half-century from Pathum Nissanka and his partnership with Kamil Mishara helped Sri Lanka secure a six-wicket win over Bangladesh in their Asia Cup opener at Abu Dhabi on Saturday.

Bangladesh got to 139/5 thanks to a 86-run sixth wicket stand between Jaker Ali and Shamim Hossain. But after an early setback, Nissanka and Kamil stitched a match-winning 95-run stand for the second wicket, getting their campaign to a flying start.

Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to field first.

Nuwan Thushara and Dushmantha Chameera struck early, removing openers Tanzid Hasan (0) and Parvez Hossain Emon (0), reducing them to 0/2 in 1.4 overs.

Towhid Hridoy was the third fatality, run out by Kamil Mishara for eight run...