Bangladesh win the toss and opt to bat. A debut for Sunzamul, but none for Akila Dananjaya. Also missing out is 35-year old Razzak.

The pitch looks good for spin, so we want to post a big total first. Shakib is a very important player for us. Unfortunate he misses out, and we will play as a team, and for him as well. Last few years we've been performing well, and winning Tests, so looking forward to carry that run - Said Mahmudullah.

The tour, especially the ODIs have been good. We had a good start there, but this is a different format. Got a couple of experienced players in our team. Our last 3-4 series we've done well in the Test format, and we just need to continue that. Herath returns, and he knows how to take wickets. As seniors, Karunaratne also returns. Can't control the toss, and looks like a dry condition, so we'll play six batsmen, five bowlers."Said Chandimal.

Bangladesh XI Bangladesh: Tamim Iqbal, Imrul Kayes, Liton Das, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah, Mosaddek Hossain, Mehidy Hasan, Taijul Islam, Sunzamul Islam (debut), Mustafizur Rahman