🏏T20 Asia Cup 2025 Ban vs Sri Lanka, 5th Match, Group B, Abu Dhabi🏏

🏏T20 Asia Cup 2025-Ban vs SL 5th Match, Group B, Abu Dhabi🏏

Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Bangladesh aims to build on their strong start after defeating Hong Kong, while Sri Lanka look to kick off their campaign with a bang in Abu Dhabi. Litton Das and Towhid Hridoy will carry Bangladesh’s hopes with the bat, while the experienced spin trio of Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, and Dunith Wellalage form the core of Sri Lanka’s attack.

After a morale-boosting seven-wicket win over Hong Kong in their first group game, Litton Das-led Bangladesh will look to continue the winning momentum against a tough opponent in Charith Asalanka’s Sri Lanka.

Bangladesh will take on Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup 2025 Match No. 5 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. A win would all but guarantee a spot for the Bangla Tigers in the Super 4s. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka would also aim to get off to a strong start in the continental event. The previous edition’s finalist, Sri Lanka, will then play Hong Kong and Afghanistan in their last two group matches.

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Bangladesh Vs Sri Lanka Weather Forecast

The weather in Abu Dhabi will be sunny, with temperatures soaring up to 37°C. Humidity will hover around 59%, and wind speeds of 24 km/h are expected. Conditions should remain dry throughout the evening, favoring a good contest.

Bangladesh Vs Sri Lanka Pitch Report

The pitch at Sheikh Zayed Stadium is expected to be dry with some cracks emerging but remains overall run-friendly. The shorter boundary on one side should encourage aggressive batting. In the previous match, the surface seemed to assist bowlers, especially spinners, making early breakthroughs crucial. The nature of the wicket might be on the slower side.

Two matches have been played so far at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi in the 2025 Asia Cup. The average first-innings score is around 166. The surface is quite balanced, with something in it for batters as well as the bowlers. Powerplay overs are going to be crucial for both teams. The new ball could swing around for a couple of overs under the lights.

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka: Predicted Playing XIs

Bangladesh: 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.

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Matheesha Pathirana, Binura Fernando.

Bangladesh are in red-hot form in the shortest format of the game. They came into the Asia Cup on the back of series wins against Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and the Netherlands. In their opening fixture in the continental tournament, the Bangla Tigers defeated Hong Kong by seven wickets, chasing down a 144-run target in 17 overs.

Meanwhile, Sri Lanka bounced back from their series defeat to Bangladesh in July by defeating Zimbabwe 2-1 in Harare earlier this month. Inconsistency has been a problem for the Charith Asalanka-led side. On their day, they can be a very dangerous unit. A lot would depend on how their spinners Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana fare in the tournament. Openers Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis will also have to play a key role.

Probable Best Batter: Litton Das

Litton Das has been in stunning form of late. He was the highest run-getter against the Netherlands, scoring 145 in three games. The Bangladesh skipper has carried the form into the Asia Cup, smashing a 39-ball 59 against Hong Kong to help his team emerge victorious in their opening clash.

Probable Best Bowler: Dushmantha Chameera

Dushmantha Chameera will look to make early inroads with the new ball. He has also been in exemplary rhythm, finishing with eight wickets in three T20Is against Zimbabwe. The 33-year-old will look to use his experience to good effect against the Bangladesh batters.

Today's Match Prediction: Chasing team to win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

Bangladesh come into this match after a stellar run in the T20 format, having won series against Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and the Netherlands.They also won their first game of the continental tournament against Hong Kong by seven wickets.This is Sri Lanka's opening clash.

Sri Lanka, on the other hand, is looking to bounce back from their series defeat to Bangladesh in July.They recently beat Zimbabwe 2-1 in Harare earlier this month.However, inconsistency has been a major issue for the Charith Asalanka-led side.

The Sheikh Zayed Stadium pitch offers something for both batters and bowlers.Spinners will grow into the contest as the match progresses. Powerplay overs will be crucial for both sides.In terms of head-to-head record, the two teams have faced each other 20 times in T20I cricket with Sri Lanka winning 12 matches while Bangladesh have won eight times.In Abu Dhabi, Bangladesh own a 1-2 win-loss record whereas Sri Lanka are 3-3 from six matches.

Bangladesh's Litton Das has been in phenomenal form, scoring 145 runs in three games against Netherlands.He carried his form into the Asia Cup with a quickfire 39-ball 59 against Hong Kong.For Sri Lanka, Dushmantha Chameera will be looking to make early breakthroughs with the new ball after taking eight wickets in three T20Is against Zimbabwe.

A look at the player stats

In 111 matches, Das owns 2,496 runs in T20Is. He is 4 shy of becoming the 3rd Bangladesh batter to score 2,500-plus runs in T20Is.Towhid Hridoy, scored an unbeaten 35 versus Hong Kong, is 56 short of 1,000 T20I runs.SL opener Pathum Nissanka has scored 1,950 runs in T20Is and is 50 short of 2,000. He will become the 3rd Lankan batter to do so.Among bowlers, Hasaranga owns 131 wickets from 79 matches at 15.41. He owns four four-fers.

Bangladesh Vs Sri Lanka Key Stats

Highest T20I Totals

Bangladesh: 215/5 in 19.4 overs vs Sri Lanka at Colombo on March 10, 2018 (Won).

Sri Lanka: 260/6 in 20 overs vs Kenya at Johannesburg on September 14, 2007 (Won).

Top Batters in T20Is

Bangladesh:

Shakib Al Hasan – 2,551 runs in 129 innings at an average of 23.19 and strike rate of 121.18.
Litton Das – 2,496 runs in 109 innings at an average of 24.00 and strike rate of 126.95.
Mahmudullah – 2,444 runs in 130 innings at an average of 23.50 and strike rate of 117.38.

Sri Lanka:
MDKJ Perera – 1,597 runs in 81 innings at a strike rate of 133.37.
BKG Mendis – 1,573 runs in 84 innings at a strike rate of 131.97.
P Nissanka – 1,584 runs in 67 innings at a strike rate of 123.10.