Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are set to lock horns in an exciting Group B clash of the Asia Cup 2025 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The high-voltage encounter is scheduled for Saturday, September 13, at 8:00 PM IST, and promises to be one of the most closely contested games of the group stage.
Match Details
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Match: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, Match 5, Asia Cup 2025
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Date: Saturday, September 13
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Time: 8:00 PM IST
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Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
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Live Streaming in India: Sony Sports Network (TV), Sony LIV app & website, FanCode app
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Live Streaming in Pakistan: PTV Sports, ARY ZAP app
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Live Streaming in Bangladesh: Gazi TV (GTV), Rabbithole app
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Live Streaming in Sri Lanka: SLRC, Dialog ViU app
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Global Coverage: ESPN+ (USA), TNT Sports (UK), Star Sports (MENA)
Teams Overview
Bangladesh
The Tigers come into this game with confidence after already securing a win in the tournament opener. Their batting unit is being led by Litton Das, who has been in sublime form with three half-centuries in his last four T20Is. Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman bring experience to the bowling attack, while youngsters like Rishad Hossain and Towhid Hridoy add balance. Bangladesh will look to build on their momentum and repeat past success against Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka
The six-time Asia Cup champions, Sri Lanka, are never to be underestimated. They boast a balanced mix of youth and experience. The return of Wanindu Hasaranga has added strength to their spin department, while fast bowlers like Dushmantha Chameera and Matheesha Pathirana bring firepower with the new ball. Skipper Charith Asalanka and top-order batters Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka will shoulder the batting responsibilities.
Key Players to Watch
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Litton Das (Bangladesh): In red-hot form, he has scored three fifties in his last four outings and remains the biggest threat to Sri Lanka’s bowling unit.
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Dushmantha Chameera (Sri Lanka): With 12 wickets in his last four white-ball matches, he is expected to play a key role in dismantling Bangladesh’s top order.
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Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka): The all-rounder can turn games with both bat and ball, especially on slow pitches in Abu Dhabi.
Head-to-Head in T20Is
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Total Matches: 20
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Bangladesh Wins: 8
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Sri Lanka Wins: 12
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No Result: 0
Sri Lanka holds the upper hand historically, but Bangladesh has shown the ability to challenge them in recent years.
Probable Playing XIs
Bangladesh (Captain – Litton Das)
Parvez Hossain Emon, Litton Das (c & wk), Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Shamim Hossain, Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman
Sri Lanka (Captain – Charith Asalanka)
Charith Asalanka (c), Kusal Mendis (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Matheesha Pathirana, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara
Pitch Report – Sheikh Zayed Stadium
The pitch in Abu Dhabi offers a batting-friendly start but slows down as the game progresses. Batsmen will find it easier in the first innings, while spinners are expected to dominate the middle and late stages. Fast bowlers will also benefit from early swing under lights. Teams winning the toss might prefer to bat first and put runs on the board.
Probable Scenarios
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If Bangladesh bats first: Expect Litton Das and Towhid Hridoy to anchor the innings with 160+ being a par score.
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If Sri Lanka bats first: Early power-hitting from Nissanka and Kusal Mendis could set up a big total around 170+.
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Key Battle: Litton Das vs Dushmantha Chameera in the powerplay.
Match Prediction
Bangladesh have already played a game at this venue and are better aware of the pitch conditions, which could work in their favor. However, Sri Lanka’s bowling attack looks potent with the likes of Hasaranga and Chameera in form.
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Prediction: A close contest on the cards, but Bangladesh hold a slight edge and are favorites to win this clash.