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Toss Winner - Sri Lanka won the toss and choose to bowl first
Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 6 wickets
In July this year, Bangladesh edged Sri Lanka 2-1, a result that puts them slightly ahead coming into this match.
Bangladesh are our picks for the winners of this match.
| Tournament: | Asia Cup, 2025 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 34.3°C|Clear |
Bangladesh clash with Sri Lanka in match five of the Asia Cup 2025 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium tomorrow. Bangladesh have been in great form recently and have started the tournament with a solid win. Sri Lanka, meanwhile, will be eager for a winning start, but they won’t find it easy, as Bangladesh have had the better of them recently. A tight contest is on the cards.
BAN
104/1 in 13.1 7.9
BAN vs NED 2025
Bangladesh beat Netherlands by 9 wickets103/10 in 17.3 5.89
138/2 in 13.3 10.22
BAN vs NED 2025
Bangladesh beat Netherlands by 8 wickets136/8 in 20.0 6.8
104/10 in 16.4 6.24
PAK vs BAN 2025
Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 74 runs
178/7 in 20.0 8.9
133/10 in 20.0 6.65
PAK vs BAN 2025
Bangladesh beat Pakistan by 8 runs
125/10 in 19.2 6.47
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Bangladesh got their Asia Cup 2025 campaign underway in style, easing past Hong Kong by chasing 144 inside 18 overs with seven wickets to spare. The side has built strong momentum over the past few months, stringing together three T20I series wins against Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and the Netherlands, so they will head into this tournament expecting to push deep.
Opening duties fall to Tanzid Hasan and Parvez Hossain Emon, who bring a mix of patience and strokeplay that gives balance up front.
The batting in the middle order leans heavily on Litton Das and Towhid Hridoy, while Jaker Ali is trusted to finish off innings thanks to his ability to find boundaries late on. Litton in particular is striking the ball cleanly, having top-scored against Hong Kong with 59 from 39 deliveries.
In terms of pace options, Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman will shoulder the main workload. Taskin has been in excellent touch throughout the year, taking 2 for 38 in the previous outing, while Mustafizur remains dangerous through his clever variations, making it difficult for batters to get away during the closing stages.
Spin duties will be handled by Mahedi Hasan, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, and Rishad Hossain. All three are well accustomed to the conditions, and their control over length and pace should trouble opposition lineups, with every chance of dictating how this contest goes.
Litton Das Total Runs Over 23.5 1.85
The skipper of Bangladesh played a match-winning knock of 59 runs from 39 balls in the last match against Hong Kong. Das has had a good 2025 in T20Is, where he has scored 476 runs in 16 matches, averaging 34. We back Das to carry his good run of form against Sri Lanka and score over 23 runs.
Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Litton Das (c & wk), Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman
Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Litton Das, Parvez Hossain Emon, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Shoriful Islam
Sri Lanka’s recent form in T20 cricket has been far from steady, with just two wins in their last five matches. They lost a home series 1-2 against Bangladesh and even suffered a shock defeat to Zimbabwe earlier this month, bowled out for just 80. That leaves them under pressure as they open their Asia Cup campaign against a Bangladesh side they know very well.
Much will depend on Pathum Nissanka, who topped the charts for them in the series against Bangladesh and Zimbabwe. Kusal Mendis and Kusal Perera will have to provide stability, and one of the two should be expected to chip in with around 25-30 runs.
Kamil Mishara has impressed, his unbeaten 73 off 43 balls against Zimbabwe this month giving him plenty of confidence. Kamindu Mendis and Charith Asalanka are also around to push the total higher in the later overs.
Their attack looks well-suited to the slower conditions. Dushmantha Chameera will lead the pace unit, having found a good rhythm in recent weeks. But the bigger threat could be their spinners, with Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, and Asalanka all capable of decisive spells on turning tracks. They may even turn to Matheesha Pathirana instead of Wellalage to add more firepower in the closing overs.
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Kamil Mishara, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Dasun Shanaka, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage/ Matheesha Pathirana, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera
Kusal Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka, Wanidu Hasaranga, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Dushmantha Chameera, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara
Sheikh Zayed Stadium provides balanced conditions for batting and bowling units alike. The surface allows batsmen to play their shots with confidence initially, while fast bowlers can extract some movement from the deck. Slow bowlers who maintain accuracy will trouble batsmen during the middle phase. Dew in the second innings makes batting easier.
Conditions in Abu Dhabi will be hot and humid, but with no threat of rain, the game will proceed without any weather-related delays.
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
Pace BounceSpin Bowling
Average Turn
The average score batting first at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium is 143. The highest total posted at the venue is Ireland’s 225-7 against Afghanistan in 2013. For this match, a total close to 170 should put the chasing team under serious pressure.
The chasing side has won eight of the last 10 T20Is played at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium. So, it’s almost certain that the toss-winning captain will choose to bowl first here.
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have consistently delivered thrilling encounters, and this match promises to be no different. Bangladesh enter the game with the upper hand, fresh from a series win over Sri Lanka in July and backed by a bowling unit that thrives in these conditions. Sri Lanka’s spinners, too, will be a threat, but their batting lineup’s lack of consistency could be their undoing. While both teams have the potential to dominate, Bangladesh’s recent performances give them a clear edge, though the outcome may hinge on which side handles the pressure better with the bat.
Bangladesh are our picks for the winners of this match.
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