In match number five of the Asia Cup 2025, Bangladesh (BAN) will take on Sri Lanka (SL) at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on September 13. Bangladesh started their campaign on a winning note with a seven-wicket victory against Hong Kong in their opening match. Now, Litton Das and his men will be looking to almost confirm their place in the super fours.
On the other hand, Sri Lanka will begin their Asia Cup campaign with a match against Bangladesh and will be looking to get a winning start. The Lankans are among the favourites to win the title and were also the champions of the last T20 format Asia Cup in 2022. Let’s have a look at today’s cricket match prediction, pitch report, head-to-head and key players ahead of the fifth match of Asia Cup 2025 between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
BAN vs SL Match Details
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Match |
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, 5th match |
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Venue |
Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
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Date & Time |
Saturday, September 13, 8:00 PM (IST) |
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Live Broadcast & Streaming Details |
Sony Liv (app and website) and Sony Sports Network |
BAN vs SL Pitch Report
The Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi provides a balanced surface which provides a good support for the batters with perfect pace and bounce. Out of 92 T20 matches played at the ground, the team batting first won 42 times while the chasing side came out victorious on 50 occasions.
BAN vs SL Head-to-Head Stats and Records
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have faced each other 20 times in the T20I format so far. Out of these 20 matches, Sri Lanka are leading with 12 wins while Bangladesh defeated them on eight occasions.
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Matches played |
20 |
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Bangladesh |
8 |
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Sri Lanka |
12 |
BAN vs SL Weather Report
BAN vs SL Probable Playing XIs
Bangladesh: Parvez Hossain Emon, Litton Das (c & wk), Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Shamim Hossain, Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman
Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka (c), Kusal Mendis (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Matheesha Pathirana, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara
BAN vs SL Asia Cup 2025 Full Squads
Bangladesh:Litton Das (c), Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Saif Hassan, Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, Nurul Hasan, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed , Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mohammad Saifuddin
Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Nuwanidu Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana
BAN vs SL Predicted Top Batters
Charith Asalanka: Sri Lankan skipper Charith Asalanka will be looking to play a captain’s knock in the upcoming match against Bangladesh. He isn’t looking in good touch in recent times and will be looking to get a match-winning knock in the opening game for Sri Lanka.
BAN vs SL Predicted Top Bowlers
Taskin Ahmed: Bangladesh fast bowler Taskin Ahmed can turn out to be a crucial player in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 clash against Sri Lanka. He also took two crucial wickets in the previous game against Hong Kong and will be looking to register a match-winning spell in Abu Dhabi.
Today’s Cricket Match Prediction
Toss Prediction: Bangladesh to win the toss
Scenario 1: Bangladesh opt to bowl first 1st innings prediction: Sri Lanka to post 165-175 runs
Match prediction: Sri Lanka to win
Scenario 2: Bangladesh opt to bat first
1st innings prediction: Bangladesh to post 140-150 runs
Match prediction: Sri Lanka to win
