Maharoof: SL didn't transition well after golden generation left
Farveez Maharoof on why they did not transition smoothly after the big players moved away
13/09Live
5th Match, Group B (N), Men's T20 Asia Cup at Abu Dhabi, Sep 13 2025
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![Bangladesh]( "Bangladesh")
125/5 * (18.2/20 ov) -
![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
Current Run Rate
CRR
6.81
Last 5 Ov (Run Rate)
Last 5 Ov (RR)
45/0 (9)
13/09Live
5th Match, Group B (N), Men's T20 Asia Cup at Abu Dhabi, Sep 13 2025
-
![Bangladesh]( "Bangladesh")
125/5 * (18.2/20 ov) -
![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
Current Run Rate
CRR
6.81
Last 5 Ov (Run Rate)
Last 5 Ov (RR)
45/0 (9)
Decoding Hridoy's role in the Bangladesh XI
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Jaffer: Bangladesh favourites over SL
He feels Bangladesh are favourites for Saturday's encounter
Match Coverage
All Match NewsSri Lanka bowl first; Shoriful replaces Taskin in Bangladesh XI
Hasaranga is back after recovering from a hamstring injury
Asalanka: We are T20 Asia Cup defending champions
While India are the most recent winners of the tournament in 2023, it was played in ODI format
Familiar foes Bangladesh and Sri Lanka meet in high-stakes contest
Group B is the group of death, and whoever loses on Saturday will ride a treacherous road to Super Four qualification
