Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka: Lions sent to bat in Asia Cup 2025 Super Four
DUBAI: Bangladesh chose to field first against Sri Lanka as both teams head into the high‑stakes Super Four of the Asia Cup 2025, taking place here tonight.
Bangladesh playing XI: Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das (skipper), Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman
Sri Lanka playing XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis,Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka (skipper), Dasun Shanaka, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara
Bangladesh defeat Lions
Bangladesh secured a thrilling four‑wicket win over Sri Lanka in their Asia Cup 2025 Super Four opener, successfully chasing 169 with just one ball to spare.
The chase was powered by half‑centuries from Saif Hasan (61 off 45 balls) and Towhid Hridoy (58 off 37). Despite early setbacks, they held their nerve under pressure.
Tanzid Hasan fell for a duck early on, but Bangladesh recovered well thanks to strong contributions from Litton Das, Shamim Hossain, and Jaker Ali, who added some useful runs in the middle. They were still a few runs short when three wickets fell in quick succession. However, the perfect batting by Saif Hassan and Towhid Hridoy, along with extras from the Sri Lankan bowlers, helped Bangladesh seal the win with one ball to spare.
For Sri Lanka, Dasun Shanaka’s 64 not out (37 balls) stood out, along with some useful support from Charith Asalanka (21 off 12). But Bangladesh’s bowlers, especially Mustafizur Rahman (3/20) and Mahedi Hasan (2/25), kept the opposition in check.
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Posted on: September 21, 2025The Lions post 168 for seven
Sri Lanka posted 168-7 in 20 overs against Bangladesh in the Super 4 stage of Asia Cup 2025, setting a target of 169.
Openers Pathum Nissanka (22 off 15) and Kusal Mendis (34 off 25) gave Sri Lanka a solid start.
They lost wickets in the middle as Kamil Mishara fell for 5 and Kusal Perera for 16 before the lower middle‑order recovered.
Dasun Shanaka (64-not out, 37 balls) and skipper Charith Asalanka (21 off 12) built a crucial 57‑run partnership to rally the innings.
Posted on: September 20, 2025