BAN vs SL, Asia Cup 2025: Bangladesh finish with 139/5 after a poor start

In the 5th match of the Asia Cup 2025, Bangladesh recovered from a dismal start of 0/2 to score 139/5 against Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi, after a record 86-run partnership for the sixth wicket.

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After a horrible start, Bangladesh were able to reach 139/5 in the first inning of the 5th match of the Asia Cup 2025 against Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi. A record 86-run partnership for the sixth wicket helped Bangladesh put up a respectable total on the board.

What happened?

Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to bowl first to take advantage of the early moisture on the pitch.

Charith Asalanka’s decision was proven right by his fast bowlers as Nuwan Thushara bowled a wicket maiden to start the innings.

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In the second over, the fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera got rid of Parvez Hossain Emon to make the scoreboard look like 0/2.

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Bangladesh’s tough time continued as Towhid Hridoy was sent back to the dressing room with a direct hit by Kamil Mishara from the boundary line. Hridoy’s wicket made the scorecard look 11/3 after 4.3 overs for Bangladesh.

Litton Das tried to build the innings together, but Wanindu Hasaranga struck twice to get rid of Mahedi Hasan and Das to put Bangladesh into more trouble.

But eventually it was the 86-run partnership between Shamim Hossain and Jaker Ali that took Bangladesh to 139 in the first inning. Hossain remained unbeaten on 42 from 34 balls while Jaker Ali stayed not out on 41 from 34 balls.

Hasarana, who returned from an injury, was the pick of the bowlers with 2 wickets. New ball bowlers were also incredible for the 6-time Asia Cup Champions.

BAN vs SL Playing XI:

Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka(c), Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara

Bangladesh (Playing XI): Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Litton Das(w/c), Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman

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