Dhaka, Sept. 14 -- Sri Lanka outplayed Bangladesh in all departments on Saturday night, cruising to a six-wicket victory in their Asia Cup Group B clash at Zayed Cricket Stadium.

The win puts Charith Asalanka's side in control of qualification while Bangladesh face a do-or-die against Afghanistan.

Asked to bat first, Bangladesh endured a horror start. Both openers were gone without scoring inside the first two overs - Tanzid Hasan bowled by Nuwan Thushara and Parvez Hossain Emon edging behind off Dushmantha Chameera.

By the fifth over Towhid Hridoy had been run out and Mahedi Hasan trapped lbw by Wanindu Hasaranga, leaving the innings in tatters at 38 for 4. When captain Litton Das fell for 28 in the 10th over, Bangladesh were staring ...