Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Asia Cup 2025 Highlights: Bangladesh booked a comfortable victory over Sri Lanka in the first Super 4 battle of the Asia Cup. While Bangladesh was positioned to secure a comfortable win in the game towards the second half, a quick streak of wickets taken by Shanaka landed the Bangladesh side in jeopardy.
While Shanaka looked determined to play till the last ball of the over. Nasud Ahmed and Shanim Hossain had other plans. Shanaka took two critical wickets in the last over to land Bangladesh in a sticky situation where they needed 1 run in 2 balls to win. Ahmed, who came to strike after the 6th wicket, nudged the ball to fine leg to steal a quick single to steal the game in the second last ball of the final over.
Sri Lanka played an impressive first inning to set a target of 169 for Bangladesh. Sri Lanka’s power hitters Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Dasun Shanaka and Charith Asalanka carried the innings with their explosive batting. Dasun Shanaka anchored the innings for the Sri Lankan side as the middle-order batter scored an outstanding 64* of 37, boasting a run rate of 173.
Mustafizur Rahman and Mahedi Hasan were the most successful bowlers for the Bangladesh side. While Mahedi was crucial in breaking a quite powerful opening partnership between Nissanka and Mendis. Rahman was the most economical bowler for Bangladesh, who drummed up a series of wickets towards the latter half of the game.
Sri Lanka and Bangladesh kicked off the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium today. Both sides last met in the group stage of the tournament, where Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by six wickets with 32 balls left, which was their biggest win of the round.
Asia Cup, 2025
Sri Lanka
168/7 (20.0)
Bangladesh
169/6 (19.5)
Match Ended ( Day – Super Four – Match 1 )
Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka by 4 wickets
The last encounter of the ‘naggin’ rivalry witnessed a complete top-order collapse for Bangladesh as the team struggled to reach a total of 139/5 which Sri Lanka promptly chased down in just 14.4 overs. The loss dented Bangladesh’s Net Run Rate (NRR) to a degree that even two big wins against Hong Kong earlier and the UAE later couldn’t repair.
This opening Super Four clash will be an important match for both teams. Bangladesh will be seeking revenge for their earlier loss. Sri Lanka will be looking to continue their dominant form.
Super 4 points table: What’s next for Bangladesh?
The result of the first Super Four match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh is crucial as it gives the winning team a head start in the Super Four points table. Each win in the Super Four stage earns two points. Bangladesh defeated Sri Lanka in this match, giving them a strong start in the Super Four. Sri Lanka is set to face Pakistan next on September 23, 2025, in Abu Dhabi. Meanwhile, Bangladesh is set to clash with India on September 24, 2025, in Dubai.
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh: Playing XI
Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka(c), Dasun Shanaka, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara
Bangladesh (Playing XI): Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Litton Das(w/c), Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh
SL vs BAN Live Cricket Updates: Saif Hassan is the player of the match
Sif Hassan was named the player of the match on September 20 for his incredible knock of 61 of 45 balls, which included six boundaries.
While Shanaka looked determined to play till the last ball of the over. Nasud Ahmed and Shanim Hossain had other plans. Shanaka took two critical wickets in the last over to land Bangladesh in a sticky situation where they needed 1 run in 2 balls to win. Ahmed, who came to strike after the 6th wicket, nudged the ball to fine leg to steal a quick single to steal the game in the second last ball of the final over. BAN 169/6 (19.5)
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Live Score: Ali gets clean bowled by Shanaka
Ali gets clean bowled by Shanaka in the second ball of the last over of the game. Bangladesh needs 1 run in three balls to win the game. BAN 168/5 (19.3)
SL vs BAN Live Cricket Score: Hridoy gets out for 58 of 36!
Chammera picked up a big wicket in the second last over of the game. Hridoy goes out for an LBW after scoring a mighty 58 off just 36 balls. Hridoy was followed by Jaker Ali on the field. BAN 164/4 (19)
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Live Score: BAN crosses 150!
Shamim sliced Thushara's delivery for a 4 over the square leg. With this boundary, Bangladesh crossed the 150 mark to reach 157/3 at the end of 18 overs. Thushara conceded 12 runs in the over. BAN 157/3 (18)
SL vs BAN Live Cricket Score: Hridoy reaches 50!
Hridoy picked up a quick single on the first ball of Hasaranga's last over to reach 50 of just 31 balls. Hasaranga's 4th over marked one of his more expensive overs of the game. BAN 145/3 (17)
PVD Chameera missed a golden opportunity for a caught and bowled in the 16th over of the game as the ball fled past his fingers and allowed the batters to pick up a quick double. Chammera conceded 6 runs in the over. BAN 136/3 (16)
SL vs BAN Live Cricket Score: Hridoy hits back-to-back boundaries
Kamindu Mendis bowled one of the most expensive overs of the game. Mendis was hit by Towhid Hridoy for two back-to-back boundaries, which included an 85-meter six. Mendis conceded 16 runs in the over. BAN 130/3 (15)
SL vs BAN Live Cricket Score: Saif gets out for 61 of 45!
Hasaranga comes through for the Lankan side again. Sri Lanka's spin wizard landed another big wicket to bring his team back into the game. Saif was caught by Wellangale over the covers. Sif scored an impressive 61 of 45 and was followed by Shamim Hossain. BAN 114/3 (14)
SL vs BAN Live Cricket Score: BAN crosses 100!
Towhid Hridoy hits Wellangale for one of the biggest sixes of the night. Hridoy read the ball well before it was released by Wellangale as the batter stepped out of the ground to hit a monster 98-meter six to the stands. Wellangale conceded 10 runs in the game. BAN 107/2 (13)
SL vs BAN Live Cricket Score: Saif pulls Shanaka for a 4
Continuing his form, Saif swept Shanaka for a cracking four over fine leg. Shanaka conceded 9 runs in the over. BAN 97/2 (12)
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Live Score: Saif reaches 50!
Saif Hasan picked up a quick single on the third ball of Wellagale's over to score 50 of 36 balls. As per the match analysis done by commentators, Saif smashed the majority of the boundaries towards the leg side. BAN 88/2 (11)
SL vs BAN Live Cricket Score: Shanaka bowls a stunning first over!
After carrying the Sri Lankan side with the bat, Shanaka starts with the ball in the 10th over. Shanaka conceded 6 runs in the over. BAN 82/2 (10)
Hasaranga bowled another stunning spell as he seems to be the only Sri Lankan bowler right now who is able to contain Litton Das and Saif Hassan as they continue to hit the SL bowlers all over the field. BAN 75/2 (9)
Saif Hassan looks determined to secure the game for the Bangla tigers. Hassan shuffled his feet outside leg stump to hit Thushara for a beautiful inside-out six on the third ball of the over. Thushara conceded 10 runs in the over. BAN 72/2 (8)
Sri Lanka's spin wizard comes through for the Lankan side once again. Hasaranga picks up an important wicket as he sends the Bangladeshi skipper back to the dressing room for 23 off 16 balls. Das is followed by Towhid Hridoy on the field. BAN 62/2 (7)
Catching up to his non-striker, Bangladesh's skipper appeared to get into rhythm as he smashed Chammera for a cracking two-bounce four over the offside. Das scored two boundaries in the over. BAN 59/1 (6)
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Live Score: Saif smashes another 6 over the leg side!
Continuing his form, Saif smashed another dazzling six over the leg side with one of his feet in the air. Thushara aimed to stun the Saif by bowling right at his pads. However, things did not quite turn out in his favour as Saif flicked the bowler for a huge six over the leg side. BAN 48/1 (5)
SL vs BAN Live Cricket Score: Dunith Wellalage gets smashed for a huge six!
Saif Hassan continues to unleash a brutal assault on the Sri Lankan bowling line-up. Hassan smashed Wellalage for a huge six right down the ground in the middle of Wellalage's first over after his father's death. SL 34/1 (4)
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Live Score: Saif hits back-to-back boundaries
Saif appears to get into his rhythm as he smashed Thushara for two back-to-back boundaries. Thushara conceded 14 runs in the over. BAN 24/1 (3)
SL vs BAN Live Cricket Score: Litton strikes a carckling four
Tanzid is followed by skipper Litton Das on the field. Das makes things look less grim for Bangladesh as the skipper struck Chammera for a crackling four on the second ball of the over. Chammera conceded 8 runs in the over. BAN 10/1 (2)
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Live Score: Nuwan bowls an impressive first over
Nuwan Thushara bowled an impressive first over. Sri Lanka's seasoned pacer swung the new ball with ease, stirring trouble for Tanzid and Saif. Thushara pitched a screaming outswinger on the second last ball of the spell that ended up uprooting Tanzid's off stump. BAN 2/1 (1)
SL vs BAN Live Cricket Score: Saif and Tanzid open for BAN
Tanzid Hasan and Saif Hassan open for Bangladesh. Meanwhile, Nuwan Thushara starts with the new ball for Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Live Score: BAN stares at a tough chase
An inspired 64 from Dasun Shanaka- who was promoted up the order today has helped Sri Lanka finish pretty strongly with 168 runs. Both SL openers made a strong start today and were quick to pile up runs in the power play before Nissanka got out in the 5th over.
SL vs BAN Live Cricket Score: SL sets a target of for BAN
SL wraps up an impressive inning by setting a target of 169 for Bangladesh. Shanaka carried the Sri Lankan innings towards the latter half of the game by scoring an incredible 53 of 29 balls. SL 168-7 (20)
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Live Score: Asalanka gets out at 21!
Sri Lanka's most impactful batter of the day, Asalanka, went down for 21 in the 18th over. Asalanka's catch was initially dropped by Hridoy, who made up for it by making a spectacular direct hit throw to catch a big fish. Mustafizur was quick to pick another two crucial wicket towards the end of his over. SL 158/7 (19)
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Live Score: Shanka smashes bAsalanka gets dropped!
Sri Lankan batters continue to enjoy a remarkable run of good fortune as the Sri Lankan skipper Charith Asalanka gets dropped by Hridoy in the second ball in the over. Shanaka continues to unleash his brutal assault on the BAN bowling line-up. Shanaka smashed Islam for two back-to-back maximums in the last two balls of the over. Islam conceded 19 runs in the over. SL 153/4 (18)
SL vs BAN Live Cricket Score: Shanka gets a crucial lifeline
Mustafizur Rahman returns to the bowler's end to cut back on Sri Lanka's explosive batting. Much to the disappointment of Rahman, SL's hitman Shanaka was given a crucial lifeline on the last ball of the over as Shamim dropped a tough dive catch at square leg. SL 135/4 (17)
Sri Lanka's captain Charith Asalanka catches up to Shanaka rather quickly as the skipper struck Taskin for two back-to-back boundaries in the 15th over. Taskin conceded 14 runs in the over. SL 129/4 (16)
SL vs BAN Live Cricket Score: Shanaka slams a 102m 6!
Shanaka continues to carry Sri Lanka's batting line-up after a quick fall of wickets. Shanaka smashed Ahmed for two maximums in the over. SL 115/4 (15)