Bangladesh faced a challenging situation as they began their chase of 255 runs, losing their openers early. Both Litton Das and Soumya Sarkar failed to provide a solid foundation, and Towhid Hridoy also couldn't make an impact. Mahmudullah Riyad showed promise but struggled with his leg before falling. Starting at 23 for 3, Bangladesh progressed to 92 for four.

Despite the shaky start, Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim steered Bangladesh to a convincing six-wicket victory in the first match of the three-match ODI series in Chattogram. Shanto's unbeaten century, scoring 122 runs, and Mushfiqur's 73 off 84 balls were instrumental in securing the win and steering the game out of Sri Lanka's reach. Dilshan Madushanka created pressure by taking early wickets, but Shanto remained resilient, forming crucial partnerships with Mahmudullah and later with Mushfiqur.

Speaking to the broadcaster after the match, Shanto acknowledged Mahmudullah's initial support and praised Mushfiqur's experience, expressing hope for his continued form. Throughout the innings, Shanto and Mushfiqur displayed calmness and composure, with Mushfiqur playing a significant role in keeping Shanto focused on his game.

Bangladeshi bowlers also performed admirably, restricting Sri Lanka to a manageable total. Despite Sri Lanka's strong start after winning the toss on a traditionally batter-friendly pitch, Bangladesh's bowlers exerted pressure during the middle overs and eventually bowled them out before the 49th over. The pace attack, in particular, stood out, with each bowler claiming three wickets.

Shanto commended all the bowlers, emphasizing their collective effort in overcoming the challenges posed by the pitch. Despite the initial difficulties faced by Taskin and Shoriful, Shanto expressed satisfaction with their comeback and overall performance on the tricky surface. Sri Lanka's efforts, including captain Kusal Mendis and Janith Liyanage's fifty, ultimately proved futile against Bangladesh's determined display.