Sri Lanka post 296 for six against Pakistan in Asia Cup opener

Electing to bat, Sri Lanka posted 296 for six against Pakistan in the opening match of the 12th Asia Cup one-day cricket tournament here today.
Brief scores:
Sri Lanka: 296 for six in 50 overs (Lahiru Thirimanne 102, Kumar Sangakkara 67, Angelo Mathews not out 55; Umar Gul 2/38).