Mushfiqur, Soumya fire Bangladesh to 193-5 in first T20

Mushfiqur Rahim and Soumya Sarkar smashed half-centuries as Bangladesh posted a record 193 for five in the first Twenty20 international against Sri Lanka today.

Mushfiqur remained unbeaten on 66 off 44 balls while Soumya hit a 32-ball 51 -- the left-handed openers maiden T20 fifty -- after the hosts elected to bat first.

Bangladesh surpassed their previous highest T20 score of 190-5 against Ireland at Belfast in 2012.

Sri Lankan leg-spinner Jeevan Mendis claimed two wickets.