Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 1st Match at Fatullah, Feb 25 2014 - Match Highlights

Wisden's review of the first Asia Cup ODI, Pakistan v Sri Lanka

Lasith Malinga's five-wicket haul helped Sri Lanka claim an exciting 12-run victory against Pakistan in the opening match of the Asia Cup in Fatullah, Bangladesh, on Tuesday.

After yet another defeat chasing a 250-plus total, Misbah-ul-Haq said Pakistan could have won easily had he and Umar Akmal remained at the crease till the end

Considering the impetus provided by Lahiru Thirimanne and Kumar Sangakkara's 161-run partnership, Angelo Mathews felt Sri Lanka should have scored at least 325