In the first match, Sri Lanka Cricket President's XI beat the touring Bangladesh cricketers by 33 runs at the P.Sara Stadium. Bangladesh desperately in need of practice in preparation for the Pepsi Asia Cup were denied of it due to rain. The match was reduced to 30 over per side. Board President's XI made 176 for 5 off 30 overs with Mahela Jayawardena making an unbeaten 90 n.o. In reply Bangladesh scored 143 for 2 off 30 overs. Hasibul Bashar scored 53 and Animul Islam made 45 n.o.