Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup 2025, Super Four Match 1 preview

The Asia Cup 2025 Super Four stage commences with a thrilling encounter between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Saturday, 20 September. Here’s all you need to know about the Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup 2025, Super Four, match no. 1.

Match Details

Match: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup 2025

Date: 20 September 2025

Time: 8 pm IST

Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

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How to watch the Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka match?

Cricket fans in India can watch the Asia Cup online, 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.

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka: H2H stats in T20Is

Sri Lanka and Bangladesh have played 21 T20 international matches against each other. Sri Lanka leads with 13 wins, while Bangladesh has won 8 encounters.

Team news and match preview

Sri Lanka arrives at the Super Four stage with strong momentum, having topped Group B with three straight wins.

Under Charith Asalanka’s captaincy, the squad remained unbeaten, showcasing impressive chasing skills. Opener Pathum Nissanka has been particularly outstanding, scoring 124 runs at a strike rate close to 150.

Kusal Mendis also made a significant impact with a powerful 52 off 74 balls against Afghanistan.

However, Sri Lanka’s middle order has shown moments of fragility, making this game vital to prove their depth. Dunith Wellalage, who recently returned following a family tragedy, is back in the squad for the Super Four.

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Bangladesh secured their Super Four spot with a mixed group campaign, finishing second in Group B.

They started strong with a seven-wicket win over Hong Kong but lost to Sri Lanka in the group stage before bouncing back to beat Afghanistan by eight runs.

The bowling attack, led by experienced Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed, will be crucial in challenging Sri Lanka’s powerful batting lineup.

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Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka: Squads

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

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