Sri Lanka (SL) vs Bangladesh (BAN) highlights: Earlier, Dasun Shanaka's 37-ball 64 helped Sri Lanka to put on 168/7 from 20 overs after Bangladesh skipper Litton Das won the toss and opted to bowl first against Charith Asalanka's Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Asia Cup 2025 Highlights: Bangladesh booked a comfortable victory over Sri Lanka in the first Super 4 battle of the Asia Cup. While Bangladesh was positioned to secure a comfortable win in the game towards the second half, a quick streak of wickets taken by Shanaka landed the Bangladesh side in jeopardy.

While Shanaka looked determined to play till the last ball of the over. Nasud Ahmed and Shanim Hossain had other plans. Shanaka took two critical wickets in the last over to land Bangladesh in a sticky situation where they needed 1 run in 2 balls to win. Ahmed, who came to strike after the 6th wicket, nudged the ball to fine leg to steal a quick single to steal the game in the second last ball of the final over.

Sri Lanka played an impressive first inning to set a target of 169 for Bangladesh. Sri Lanka’s power hitters Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Dasun Shanaka and Charith Asalanka carried the innings with their explosive batting. Dasun Shanaka anchored the innings for the Sri Lankan side as the middle-order batter scored an outstanding 64* of 37, boasting a run rate of 173.

Mustafizur Rahman and Mahedi Hasan were the most successful bowlers for the Bangladesh side. While Mahedi was crucial in breaking a quite powerful opening partnership between Nissanka and Mendis. Rahman was the most economical bowler for Bangladesh, who drummed up a series of wickets towards the latter half of the game.

Sri Lanka and Bangladesh kicked off the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium today. Both sides last met in the group stage of the tournament, where Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by six wickets with 32 balls left, which was their biggest win of the round.

The last encounter of the ‘naggin’ rivalry witnessed a complete top-order collapse for Bangladesh as the team struggled to reach a total of 139/5 which Sri Lanka promptly chased down in just 14.4 overs. The loss dented Bangladesh’s Net Run Rate (NRR) to a degree that even two big wins against Hong Kong earlier and the UAE later couldn’t repair.

This opening Super Four clash will be an important match for both teams. Bangladesh will be seeking revenge for their earlier loss. Sri Lanka will be looking to continue their dominant form.

Super 4 points table: What’s next for Bangladesh?
The result of the first Super Four match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh is crucial as it gives the winning team a head start in the Super Four points table. Each win in the Super Four stage earns two points. Bangladesh defeated Sri Lanka in this match, giving them a strong start in the Super Four. Sri Lanka is set to face Pakistan next on September 23, 2025, in Abu Dhabi. Meanwhile, Bangladesh is set to clash with India on September 24, 2025, in Dubai.

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

Bangladesh (Playing XI): Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Litton Das(w/c), Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman