Saif and Hridoy fifties hand Sri Lanka their first Asia Cup defeat
Shanaka's unbeaten 64 had taken Sri Lanka to 168 but it wasn't enough
20/09Result
13th Match, Super Fours (N), Men's T20 Asia Cup at Dubai, Sep 20 2025
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
168/7 -
![Bangladesh]( "Bangladesh")
169/6 (19.5/20 ov)
Player of the Match
20/09Result
13th Match, Super Fours (N), Men's T20 Asia Cup at Dubai, Sep 20 2025
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
168/7 -
![Bangladesh]( "Bangladesh")
169/6 (19.5/20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Bangladesh bowl with Mahedi and Shoriful in
Sri Lanka went into the game unchanged after Dunith Wellalage re-joined the team after his father's death
Bangladesh solve the middle-overs riddle
By holding Mustafizur Rahman back till after the powerplay, Bangladesh had their bowling plan down pat, and then it just needed common sense to pull off the chase
Shanaka fifty takes Sri Lanka to 168 against Bangladesh
Mustafizur Rahman and Mahedi Hasan picked up five wickets between them in eight overs
Tait confident Mustafizur Rahman will do better against Sri Lanka
The Bangladesh fast bowler had a slow start to the Asia Cup but bowled a crucial spell in their final group game
Bereaved Dunith Wellalage rejoins SL squad in Dubai
The allrounder will be available for selection for their first Super Four match against Bangladesh on Saturday
Preview
Sri Lanka slight favourites in Super Four opener against Bangladesh
Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh in their group-stage game and then did Bangladesh a favour by beating Afghanistan, and go into this game with momentum on their side
