Bangladesh won the first ODI by six wickets, giving them a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Bangladesh achieved the target in 44.4 overs after bowling out Sri Lanka for 255 in 48.5 overs, thanks to an unbeaten century from captain Najmul Hossain Shanto (122*). Mushfiqur Rahim finished unbeaten at 73 after scoring an incredible half-century.