DHAKA (Bangladesh): Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman is”optimistic” of enjoying with the next ODI against Sri Lanka despite experiencing a cramp at the opening match on Sunday.

Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah reach different half centuries ahead of Mehidy Hasan ripped four wickets to assist Bangladesh overcome Sri Lanka by 33 runs from the first ODI.

Both teams will lock horns at the next ODI on Tuesday and Mustafizur, that chose three wickets in the opening match, is optimistic about incorporating at the playing XI.

“Alhamdulillah, satisfied for the success. Suffered in the cramp, but I am hopeful of playing another game. Keep me in your mind,” Mustafizur tweeted.

Alhamdulillah, satisfied for the success. Suffered in the cramp, but I am hopeful of playing another game. Keep me y… https://t.co/ecUVHMFaP4— Mustafizur Rahman (@Mustafiz90) 1621789002000

From the very first ODI, half-centuries out of Tamim Iqbal, Mushfiqur, also Mahmudullah had assisted Bangladesh wear 257 despite having a slow beginning. In response, Sri Lanka dropped 34 runs short of this goal.

Tamim had given the hosts a pretty good beginning however Sri Lanka bounced right back into the match with fast wickets. But, Mushfiqur and Mahmudullah built a 109-run rack to propel Bangladesh into a good total.

Tamim reported the hosts are aware that the task isn’t done and it is impossible for them to take it simple at the following two ODIs.

“We are aware that the task isn’t done. There is two more matches to move [in the show ]. We expect to place on a much better display,” ESPNcricinfo quoted Tamim as stating.

With this triumph, Bangladesh has accepted a 1-0 lead from the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka. Mushfiqur was adjudged the Player of the Match for his or her bluff.