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.
Match EndedAsia 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 Score: Thushara leads with the bowl for SL
Thushara’s iconic 4 for 18 against Afghanistan mark best bowling figures for any Sri Lankan bowler who has participated in the Asia Cup’s T20I version.
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Live Score: Litton under spotlight
With 513 runs, Bangladesh Captain Litton Das is currently ranks as this year’s top run-getter in T20Is among Full Member sides.
The Super Four clash between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in Dubai today, September 20, 2025, is expected to proceed without any weather interruptions. While the conditions will be typically hot and humid, temperatures will be lower in the evening compared to the daytime peak of around 39°C. Forecasts indicate a minimal chance of rain, though the high humidity and evening dew could influence play.
Batters have managed a strike rate of just 109.26 in Dubai during this Asia Cup, compared to 119.50 in Abu Dhabi. The slow nature of Dubai’s pitches continues to favor spinners, with weather expected to be a typical hot evening.
SL vs BAN Live Cricket Score: Wellalage returns to the SL squad
Dunith Wellalage, who flew back home following the death of his father, is set to rejoin the Sri Lankan team on the morning of the match and is available for selection.
SL vs BAN Live Cricket Score: When and Where to watch
Fans in India can catch the live broadcast on the Sony Sports Network, while live streaming of the tournaments’ games will be available on the Sony LIV app and website, as well as the OTT play app.
The match will take place on Friday, September 20, at 8:00 PM IST, with the toss scheduled for 7:30 PM IST. The Super 4 opener will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
SL vs BAN Live Cricket Score: Head-to-Head analysis
Sri Lanka leads significantly in both Test matches, with 21 wins to Bangladesh’s 1, and ODIs, with 45 wins to Bangladesh’s 13. However, the T20 International format showcases a closer contest, with Sri Lanka holding a narrower lead of 13 wins to 8 over Bangladesh in 21 encounters.
T20 record
-Matches Played: 21
-Sri Lanka Wins: 13
-Bangladesh Wins: 8
-No Result: 0
-First Meeting: September 18
-Most Recent Match: September 13
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Live Score: Mendis under spotlight
Sri Lanka’s wicketkeeper-batsman, Kusal Mendis, carried the side to their six-wicket win against Afghanistan with a sparkling, unbeaten 74 on Thursday. Mendis’ record against Bangladesh has been excellent so far. He is already Sri Lanka’s second-highest run-getter with four centuries across formats against them. Experts forecast Mendis to be the key wicket for Bangladesh in the Super Four opener.
SL vs BAN Live Cricket Score: Rahman under spotlight
Bangladesh’s Mustafizur Rahman has proved to be an expensive yet vital option for his team in the tournament so far. The right arm quick bowler recently took 3 wickets against Afghanistan to help Bangladesh achieve an easy victory in their last fixture. Experts predict the fast bowler’s performance today to play a key role in deciding the outcome of the game
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Live Score: Pitch report
The pitch in Dubai is expected to favor the team batting second because of dew in the evening. Batters will need to make the most of the powerplay overs, as spinners could slow things down during the middle overs.
SL vs BAN Live Cricket Score: Form Guide
While Charith Asalanka’s side has been the most dominant in the Asia Cup, this game presents Bangladesh with the perfect opportunity for course correction.
Bangladesh: WLWWW (last five completed matches, most recent first)
Sri Lanka: WWWW
SL vs BAN Live Cricket Score: Predicted XIs
Sri Lanka (SL): Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka (c), Dasun Shanaka, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara
Bangladesh (BAN): Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Litton Das (c & wk), Saif Hassan, Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, Nurul Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Live Score: Weather report
The Super Four clash between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in Dubai today, September 20, 2025, is expected to proceed without any weather interruptions. While the conditions will be typically hot and humid, temperatures will be lower in the evening compared to the daytime peak of around 39°C. Forecasts indicate a minimal chance of rain, though the high humidity and evening dew could influence play. Players will face the challenge of managing the heat and the impact of the elements on their endurance and the pitch conditions throughout the match.
SL vs BAN Live Cricket Score: Wellalage returns to the SL squad
Dunith Wellalage, who flew back home following the death of his father, is set to rejoin the Sri Lankan team on the morning of the match and is available for selection.
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Live Score: Pitch Report
The pitch in Dubai is expected to favour the team batting second because of dew in the evening. Batters will need to make the most of the powerplay overs, as spinners could slow things down during the middle overs.
SL vs BAN Live Cricket Score: Welcome to the live coverage
Hello and welcome to our live blog coverage of the first Super game of the ongoing Asia Cup, which will see Bangladesh take on Sri Lanka. The much-anticipated game will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium and is set to kick off at 8 pm IST. Stay tuned here for live updates, ball-by-ball scores, match analysis, and key highlights from the game today. Sri Lanka enters the Super Four stage after making an unbeaten run in the group stage. Bangladesh, after a mixed group stage, secured their spot by defeating Afghanistan by eight runs. Get real-time updates, live cricket scores, and expert commentary right here. Don’t miss a moment of the excitement!