Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, Asia Cup 2025 Match Preview :
Sri Lanka start their Asia Cup 2025 campaign against Bangladesh at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium Abu Dhabi. Bangladesh full of confidence after a winning Start, while Sri Lanka wants kick off Asia Cup 2025 campaign with win.
Team Preview
Bangladesh could not have asked for a better start to their campaign. They outplayed Hong Kong in their opening match , displaying a well balanced performance across departments. Skipper Liton Das was the stand out with bat, guiding his team with a composed half century leads to team victory. In bowling Taskin Ahmed led to pace attack with accuracy and aggression, while Mustafizur Rahman and Tanzim Hasan Sakib ensured pressure from both ends, while Rishad Hossain control the game in middle overs.
On the other hand Sri Lanka their recent series against Zimbabwe ended in a 2-1 victory Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis will carry the responsibility at the top , but tje middle order step up if Sri Lanka are to put competitive totals on the board, while all-rounders like Dashun Shanaka and Kamindu Mendis bring balance to the side. Sri Lanka biggest strength lies in their spin attack, with Wanindu Hasaranga and Mahesh Theekshana capable of changing games in the middle overs, Sri Lanka’s pace option including Dushmantha Chameera and Matheesha pathirana are test Bangladesh batters with pace.
Head to Head Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh in T20I
Total Matches played: 20
Sri Lanka win: 12
Bangladesh win : 8
No Results: 0
Pitch Report
Sheikh Zayed Stadium is balanced Pitch, where pace bowlers gets early swing but as game progresses batting gets easier
Predicted playing XIs
Sri Lanka
Pathum Nissanka , Kusal Mendis (wk), Charith Asalanka (c), Kusal pareera, kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyange, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dashun Shanaka, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha pathirana
Bangladesh
Liton das (wk/c), Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Towhid Hirdoy, Jaker Ali, Samim Hossain, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib , Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Mehndi Hasan
Key player to watch out
Litton Das – Known for his aggressive stroke play, Litton can give Bangladesh flying starts and put pressure on Sri Lanka’s new-ball bowlers.
Taskin Ahmed – Bangladesh’s pace leader, who can swing the new ball and trouble Sri Lanka’s top order. His role in powerplay overs will be vital.
Wanindu Hasaranga – The star leg-spinner will be the biggest threat to Bangladesh’s batting lineup. His ability to pick wickets in the middle overs can change the game instantly.
Kusal Mendis – The skipper and in-form batter who can anchor the innings and play match-defining knocks.
Prediction Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh
While both teams have the talent to win, Sri Lanka appear slightly more balanced with their in-form batters and potent spin attack. Bangladesh, however, are known for their fighting spirit and will rely on their experienced core to deliver under pressure. If their top order clicks and the bowlers execute their plans effectively, an upset is certainly possible