Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup 2025: Match details, preview, when and where to watch in India

Sri Lanka's Asia Cup 2025 campaign kicks off against Bangladesh on September 13 in Abu Dhabi, a crucial match in the competitive Group B. Fans can watch the match on SonyLIVE, via OTTplay Premium.

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Six-time winners Sri Lanka will begin their Asia Cup 2025 campaign with a high-voltage match against Bangladesh on September 13, 2025, in Abu Dhabi. This match can make or break these teams’ chances of reaching the Super Fours, as Group B is set to be the group of death in the Asia Cup 2025.

Match Details

Match: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup 2025

Date: 13 September 2025

Time: 8 pm IST

Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.

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How to watch the match?

Cricket fans in India can watch the whole Asia Cup including Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, LIVE on SonyLIV, accessible via OTTplay Premium. The match will also be televised on Sony Sports Network TV Channels in India..

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Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka: H2H stats in T20Is

In T20I cricket, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have faced each other 20 times so far in their history. Sri Lanka have enjoyed wins on 12 occasions while Bangladesh have won 8 times.

However, in the last five meetings between these two nations in T20I cricket, Bangladesh won thrice while Sri Lanka won twice.

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Match Preview and team news

Bangladesh comes into the match after a solid seven-wicket win over Hong Kong in their opening game, powered by captain Litton Das's excellent half-century. Meantime, Sri Lanka, led by Charith Asalanka, will look to get a strong opening in the tournament.

Bangladesh have enjoyed success against Sri Lanka recently, including the win in the T20 World Cup 2024 along with a 2-1 series win in July this year. Moreover, the Tigers have won four out of their last five completed T20I matches as well. So, they are in good shape, and captain Litton Das has been their main man with 476 runs this year at a strike rate of 137.17.

Not to forget, Das only needs 56 more runs to become the Bangladesh batter with the most T20I runs.

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But, as we all know, Sri Lanka are always a different beast whenever it comes to playing in the ICC or ACC events. Pathum Nissanka, who has been one of the best openers for Sri Lanka in recent years, has already scored 230 runs at a strike rate of 147.43 in 2025.

Moreover, along with him, players like Wanindu Hasaranga, Matheesha Pathirana, and Kusal Mendis will be key in Abu Dhabi for Sri Lanka.

Squads

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Nuwanidu Fernando, Kusal Mendis(w), Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka(c), Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Matheesha Pathirana, Binura Fernando, Dasun Shanaka, Nuwan Thushara, Kamil Mishara, Chamika Karunaratne, Kusal Perera

Bangladesh: Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Litton Das(w/c), Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Saif Hassan, Nasum Ahmed, Mohammad Saifuddin, Nurul Hasan, Shoriful Islam

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