Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, 5th Match, Group B – Asia Cup 2025 (13 September, Abu Dhabi)
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka faced off in a crucial Group B encounter of the Asia Cup 2025 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka faced off in a crucial Group B encounter of the Asia Cup 2025 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. With both sides eager to strengthen their chances of advancing, the match promised intensity and delivered moments of resilience, dominance, and tactical execution.
Match Summary
This section provides a concise overview of the match, capturing the key performances and defining moments from both sides.
Bangladesh Innings: 139/5 (20 overs)
- Liton Das – 28 (26)
- Shamim Hossain – 42* (33)
- Jaker Ali – 41* (27)
- Best bowler (Sri Lanka): Wanindu Hasaranga – 2/25
Sri Lanka Innings: 140/4 (14.4 overs)
- Pathum Nissanka – 50 (34)
- Kamil Mishara – 46* (32)
- Best bowler (Bangladesh): Taskin Ahmed – 2/24
Result: Sri Lanka won by 6 wickets.
Key Match Stats
The table below summarizes the vital statistics of the contest, highlighting team totals, standout batting contributions, and the most effective bowlers.
|
Team |
Score |
Overs |
Top Batter |
Best Bowler |
|
Bangladesh |
139/5 |
20.0 |
Shamim Hossain – 42* (33) |
Taskin Ahmed – 2/24 |
|
Sri Lanka |
140/4 |
14.4 |
Pathum Nissanka – 50 (34) |
Wanindu Hasaranga – 2/25 |
Key Highlights
This section outlines the most decisive moments of the match, spotlighting turning points and standout performances that shaped the final result.
- Bangladesh lost both openers for ducks, slumping to 2/2 within the opening overs.
- Liton Das attempted to stabilize the innings with 28 runs but fell before building a big score.
- Shamim Hossain and Jaker Ali formed a crucial 86‑run stand, lifting Bangladesh to a competitive 139.
- Hasaranga’s disciplined spell (2/25) ensured Sri Lanka restricted Bangladesh effectively.
- Nissanka’s quickfire 50 set the tone in the chase, while Mishara’s unbeaten 46 finished the job.
Conclusion
Sri Lanka began their Asia Cup journey in style with a commanding win, underlining their depth and composure. Bangladesh showed glimpses of resilience through their middle‑order, but their early batting collapse highlighted issues that need urgent fixing if they are to progress in Group B.
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