Bangladesh will take on Sri Lanka in the fifth match of the Asia Cup 2025 on September 13 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. This will be Bangladesh’s second outing, while Sri Lanka begin their campaign. Historically, the sides have met 20 times in T20Is, with Sri Lanka leading 12–8; in the Asia Cup T20 format, both have one win each. Bangladesh enter the contest after defeating Hong Kong by seven wickets, chasing 144 in 17.4 overs, with Taskeen Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, and Rishad Hossain picking up two wickets apiece. Sri Lanka, meanwhile, have won four of seven T20Is in 2025, including a 2-1 victory over Zimbabwe, but lost a home series to Bangladesh in July.

The Pitch

The Abu Dhabi surface tends to aid batters, with an average first-innings score of 172 in recent games, though pacers dominate, claiming 82% of wickets. Teams bowling first have generally enjoyed more success.

Probable Playing XI

Bangladesh

Mohammad Parvez Hossain, Tanzid Hasan, Liton Das (C), Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman

Sri Lanka

K Mendis (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, K Perera, C Asalanka (C), PHKD Mendis, D Shanaka, W Hasaranga, M Theekshana, D Chameera, Matheesha Pathirana

Excitement builds as a high-stakes cricket battle is in the offing. (With inputs from Agencies)