DUBAI, (DNA) –  Bangladesh won the toss and decided to bat first against Sri Lanka in the opening match of the 14th edition of the much-awaited Asia Cup 2018 being played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium here on Saturday.

The match started at 4:30pm Pakistan time between the teams of the Group B. Afghanistan have also been clubbed with Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in the group.

The mega event was originally set to be held in India but was shifted to the UAE because of strained relations between New Delhi and Islamabad. Defending champion India will face Pakistan on September 19.

The Cup reverts to its traditional 50-over ODI format this year after switching to a Twenty20 format in 2016, which India won.