Maharoof: Nissanka one of the best openers in the world
Aakash Chopra praises Sri Lankan's technique after his match-winning half-century against Bangladesh in the Asia Cup
13/09Result
5th Match, Group B (N), Men's T20 Asia Cup at Abu Dhabi, Sep 13 2025
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![Bangladesh]( "Bangladesh")
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
140/4 (14.4/20 ov)
Player of the Match
13/09Result
5th Match, Group B (N), Men's T20 Asia Cup at Abu Dhabi, Sep 13 2025
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![Bangladesh]( "Bangladesh")
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
140/4 (14.4/20 ov)
Player of the Match
Maharoof: Bangladesh have been lacking in major tournaments
Farveez Maharoof on a familiar story for Bangladesh after their loss to Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup
Chopra: Bangladesh heavily reliant on Litton
Aakash Chopra and Farveez Maharoof on Bangladesh's showing with the bat
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
Decoding Hridoy's role in the Bangladesh XI
Jaffer says he can be aggressive but might be playing a "role" in this line-up
Jaffer: Hasaranga's return big boost for SL
He says if Sri Lanka click, they could be the dark horses of the tournament
Jaffer: Bangladesh favourites over SL
He feels Bangladesh are favourites for Saturday's encounter
Match Coverage
All Match NewsNo mystery spinner, no problem as Sri Lanka's pace battery does the magic
They left Maheesh Theekshana out against Bangladesh, as rapid, round-arm and two-arm bowlers unsettled the opposition
Nissanka, Mishara and SL bowlers trample Bangladesh in NRR-boosting win
Bangladesh made only 139 after being reduced to 0 for 2 in the first innings, and Sri Lanka won with 32 balls to spare
Shamim, Jaker help Bangladesh recover to 139
Hasaranga took 2 for 25 upon his return from injury
Sri 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
