Hey cricket fans! If you’re glued to your screens for every boundary and wicket, you won’t believe the drama that unfolded in Dubai on September 20, 2025. The Asia Cup 2025 Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Super Fours opener wasn’t just a match—it was a rollercoaster of emotions, comebacks, and sheer willpower. Picture this: Sri Lanka, riding high on an unbeaten streak, post 168/7 thanks to Dasun Shanaka’s explosive 64*. But Bangladesh? They turned the tables with a gritty chase, sealing a 4-wicket victory in 19.5 overs. Saif Hassan’s classy 61 and Towhid Hridoy’s fearless 58 were the sparks that lit up the night, proving once again why this rivalry packs more punch than a Rohit Sharma pull shot.
As a die-hard follower of IPL stars and international showdowns here on IPL Star, I live for these moments. This win isn’t just points on the board—it’s revenge for Bangladesh after Sri Lanka’s group-stage thrashing. It snaps Sri Lanka’s 8-match T20 Asia Cup winning run and marks Bangladesh’s third victory in four head-to-head T20Is. Fans on X are buzzing, with memes flying faster than Saif’s sixes. But let’s break it down step by step, shall we? Grab your chai, settle in, and let’s relive every twist in this Asia Cup 2025 Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Super Fours epic. Who’s your hero from the night—Saif, Hridoy, or the Fizz? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!
The Toss and Early Vibes: Bangladesh Calls Right on Dubai’s Tricky Track
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium, with its slow, dry surface gripping the ball like a spinner’s web, set the stage for a tactical battle. Bangladesh skipper Litton Das won the toss and, without hesitation, opted to bowl first. Smart move? Absolutely. Dew was minimal, and the pitch—known for favoring spinners with a tournament strike rate of just 109.26—promised to slow down as the game wore on.
Litton later shared in the post-match huddle: “We knew chasing here could be tough if the total crept up, but our bowlers are built for this.” Sri Lanka, unchanged from their group win over Afghanistan despite Dunith Wellalage’s emotional return after his father’s passing, looked to build on Kusal Mendis’s recent form. But Bangladesh’s attack had other plans. As the floodlights flickered on at 6:30 PM local time, the air was thick with rivalry—think “Nagin Dance” taunts from past clashes adding that extra spice.
This wasn’t just any game. Group B’s “group of death” had already seen fireworks, with Sri Lanka topping it on NRR after thumping Afghanistan (thanks to Nuwan Thushara’s 4/18). Bangladesh, scraping through second, needed this to shake off ghosts from their 139 all-out loss to SL in the groups. And boy, did they deliver.
Sri Lanka’s Innings: Power Surge to Middle Muddle and Shanaka’s Late Fireworks
Sri Lanka’s batters came out swinging, but Bangladesh’s bowlers turned the screws just in time. Let’s slice it into phases—because in T20s, every over counts.
Powerplay Fireworks: Nissanka and Mendis Light the Fuse
The first six overs were a spectacle. Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis treated the new ball like a practice session, racing to 53/1 at a blistering 8.83 run rate. Nissanka, fresh off a group-stage fifty, cracked three boundaries in Shoriful Islam’s third over alone—pure timing, sending the ball racing to the ropes. Mendis, no slouch against Bangladesh (he’s got four centuries across formats vs them), flicked Mustafizur Rahman for a six off the first ball.
But Taskin Ahmed struck back in the 4.6 over, nabbing Nissanka for 22 (3×4, 1×6) with a mistimed flick to deep midwicket. Saif Hassan, pouching the catch, set the tone for his all-round heroics. Sri Lanka ended the Powerplay strong, but Bangladesh had clawed in.
| Powerplay Stats (Overs 1-6) | Sri Lanka | Bangladesh (Chase) |
|---|---|---|
| Runs/Wickets | 53/1 | 59/1 |
| Run Rate | 8.83 | 9.83 |
| Boundaries (4s/6s) | 4/4 | 4/3 |
| Key Moment | Nissanka’s 3 boundaries off Shoriful | Saif’s 3 sixes off Thushara |
Middle Overs Squeeze: Spinners Turn the Tide
From overs 7-15, it was all Bangladesh. Mahedi Hasan and Nasum Ahmed choked the life out of Sri Lanka’s momentum, conceding just 62/3 at 6.88. Mahedi, the off-spin wizard, struck twice: first top-edging Mendis (34 off 25, 1×4, 3×6) on a sweep in the 7.4 over, then cleaning up Kamil Mishara (5 off 11) with a straighter one. Boundaries? Just three fours and three sixes—Shanaka’s brief assault on Nasum (two sixes, one four in the 15th) was the highlight, but it felt like a lone wolf howl.
Kusal Perera (16 off 16) scratched around, troubled by Taskin’s bounce, before Mustafizur’s cutters accounted for him in the 13.4 over (review upheld, thin edge to Litton). Sri Lanka hit 100 in 14.2 overs, but the asking rate crept up. As Charith Asalanka admitted post-match, “We were 10-15 runs short—our middle order didn’t fire.”
| Middle Overs Stats (Overs 7-15) | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|
| Runs/Wickets | 62/3 |
| Run Rate | 6.88 |
| Boundaries (4s/6s) | 3/3 |
| Key Wickets | Mendis (Mahedi), Mishara (Mahedi), Perera (Fizz) |
Death Overs Drama: Shanaka’s Solo Symphony
Overs 16-20 belonged to Dasun Shanaka. Promoted to No. 5, the all-rounder unleashed hell: 64* off 37 (3×4, 6×6), including a 57-run stand with Asalanka (21 off 12). They plundered 53/3 at 10.60, targeting Shoriful Islam (two sixes) and Taskin’s slower balls. Drops hurt—Shanaka on 38 off Fizz, Asalanka in the deep—costing 40+ runs.
But Mustafizur Rahman, the Fizz at his vintage best, flipped the script. His 19th over was gold: two wickets (Kamindu Mendis caught for 1, Hasaranga for 2) for just 5 runs. Taskin followed with four dots in the 20th, conceding only 10 despite a six and four. Sri Lanka ended at 168/7—decent, but chaseable on a track where 170 is par.
Litton Das nailed it: “Fizz and Taskin changed the game. It looked like 190, but they kept it down.”
| Death Overs Stats (Overs 16-20) | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|
| Runs/Wickets | 53/3 |
| Run Rate | 10.60 |
| Boundaries (4s/6s) | 2/4 |
| Key Moment | Fizz’s 19th over (2/5) |
Full Sri Lanka Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka (c Saif b Taskin) | 22 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 146.67 |
| Kusal Mendis (wk) (c Saif b Mahedi) | 34 | 25 | 1 | 3 | 136.00 |
| Kamil Mishara (b Mahedi) | 5 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 45.45 |
| Kusal Perera (c Litton b Mustafizur) | 16 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Dasun Shanaka (not out) | 64* | 37 | 3 | 6 | 172.97 |
| Charith Asalanka (c) (run out Towhid/Litton) | 21 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 175.00 |
| Kamindu Mendis (c Litton b Mustafizur) | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga (c Tanzid b Mustafizur) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Dunith Wellalage (not out) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| Extras | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 168/7 (20 overs, RR: 8.40) |
Fall of Wickets: 44-1 (Nissanka, 4.6 ov), 58-2 (Mendis, 7.4 ov), 65-3 (Mishara, 9.1 ov), 97-4 (Perera, 13.4 ov), 154-5 (Asalanka, 18.1 ov), 156-6 (Kamindu, 18.4 ov), 158-7 (Hasaranga, 18.6 ov)
Sri Lanka Bowling Figures
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuwan Thushara | 4 | 0 | 42 | 1 | 10.50 |
| Dushmantha Chameera | 4 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 8.00 |
| Dunith Wellalage | 4 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 9.00 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 4 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 5.50 |
| Dasun Shanaka | 2.5 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 7.40 |
| Kamindu Mendis | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 16.00 |
Bangladesh’s Chase: From Early Jolt to Heroic Half-Centuries and Edge-of-Seat Finish
Chasing 169 on a turning track? Tall order. But Bangladesh’s top order turned it into a masterclass, before a late wobble reminded us why T20s are addictive.
Powerplay Punch: Saif Neutralizes Thushara’s Threat
Nuwan Thushara, hero of SL’s Afghanistan win with 4/18, struck gold early—castling Tanzid Hasan for a golden duck in over 0.5. But enter Saif Hassan. The right-hander was poetry in motion, countering Thushara’s full lengths with straight-bat fury. A four over the bowler’s head, followed by a lofted six—Thushara’s next two overs leaked 14 each, mostly Saif’s doing.
Paired with Litton Das (23 off 16, 3×4), Saif added 59 off 34 for the second wicket, powering to 59/1 at 9.83. Sixes flew in three straight overs off Thushara and Wellalage. As Saif said post-match: “We had a plan against him—hold shape, play straight. It worked.” X exploded: @BCBtigers posted Saif’s fifty milestone with 1,126 likes, fans chanting “Saif the Savior!”
| Powerplay Stats (Overs 1-6) | Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| Runs/Wickets | 59/1 |
| Run Rate | 9.83 |
| Boundaries (4s/6s) | 4/3 |
| Key Partnership | Saif-Litton 59 (34 balls) |
Middle Overs Mastery: Hridoy and Saif Build the Fortress
Asia Cup 2025 Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Super Fours match Post-Powerplay, Wanindu Hasaranga (2/22) broke through, snaring Litton with a swept catch at deep square leg in over 6.3. Score: 60/2. Enter Towhid Hridoy, the young gun who’s been Bangladesh’s quiet storm. With Saif, they stitched 54 off 45 at 7.88—clever rotations, gap-finding, and calculated risks.
Hridoy’s magic? The 15th over off Kamindu Mendis: 16 runs (two fours, one six over deep square leg). From 55 off 36 needed, it became a cakewalk. He targeted extra cover ruthlessly, reaching fifty off 31 balls. Asalanka’s gamble—not bowling his leggies on a spinner’s paradise—backfired big time. Saif fell in 13.6 (top-edged slog-sweep off Hasaranga for 61 off 45, 2×4, 4×6), but the platform was set: 114/3 after 14 overs.
X user @DSBcricket raved: “Tawhid Hridoy continues to prove his class… comfortably dominating Sri Lanka in Dubai” (12 likes). Bangladesh hit 100 in 12.3 overs, 150 in 17.3—smooth sailing.
| Middle Overs Stats (Overs 7-15) | Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| Runs/Wickets | 71/2 |
| Run Rate | 7.88 |
| Boundaries (4s/6s) | 4/3 |
| Key Moment | Hridoy’s 16 off Kamindu (15th over) |
Death Overs Drama: Nerves, Wickets, and a Sprint to Glory
Needing 39 off 24 with eight wickets in hand? Textbook win. Hridoy and Shamim Hossain (14* off 12, 2×4) added 45 off 27, pushing to 159/4 after 18.3 (Hridoy lbw to Chameera, review struck down—umpire’s call). Then, the wobble: Shanaka, SL’s X-factor, returned for the death. Jaker Ali (9 off 4, 2×4) holed out, Mahedi Hasan edged to Mendis (review upheld)—168/6 needing 1 off 5.
Enter Nasum Ahmed (1* off 1). Shanaka’s pressure cooker over had the Dubai crowd on edge, but Jaker’s risky single off the penultimate ball sealed it. Shamim and Nasum scampered home. As @IMManu_18 tweeted: “NAGIN DANCE IN ASIA CUP 2025… unmatched for fun!” (8 likes, video of celebrations).
Litton: “Whenever you chase like this, you’re pumped for the next. But new day, new team.” Pure joy for Bangladesh fans.
| Death Overs Stats (Overs 16-19.5) | Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| Runs/Wickets | 39/3 |
| Run Rate | 8.06 |
| Boundaries (4s/6s) | 5/0 |
| Winning Run | Single off Shanaka (19.5 ov) |
Full Bangladesh Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saif Hassan (c Wellalage b Hasaranga) | 61 | 45 | 2 | 4 | 135.56 |
| Tanzid Hasan (b Thushara) | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Litton Das (c&wk) (c Nissanka b Hasaranga) | 23 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 143.75 |
| Towhid Hridoy (lbw b Chameera) | 58 | 37 | 4 | 2 | 156.76 |
| Shamim Hossain (not out) | 14 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 116.67 |
| Jaker Ali (b Shanaka) | 9 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 225.00 |
| Mahedi Hasan (c Mendis b Shanaka) | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Nasum Ahmed (not out) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Extras | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Total | 169/6 (19.5 overs, RR: 8.52) |
Fall of Wickets: 1-1 (Tanzid, 0.5 ov), 60-2 (Litton, 6.3 ov), 114-3 (Saif, 13.6 ov), 159-4 (Hridoy, 18.3 ov), 168-5 (Jaker, 19.2 ov), 168-6 (Mahedi, 19.4 ov)
Bangladesh Bowling Figures
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoriful Islam | 4 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 12.25 |
| Nasum Ahmed | 4 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 9.00 |
| Taskin Ahmed | 4 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 9.25 |
| Mahedi Hasan | 4 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 6.25 |
| Mustafizur Rahman | 4 | 0 | 20 | 3 | 5.00 |
Standout Stars: Saif Hassan, Towhid Hridoy, and the Bowling Maestros
In a match full of heroes, a few wore capes brighter. Let’s spotlight the game-changers.
Asia Cup 2025 Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Super Fours match Saif Hassan earned Player of the Match with a 61 that blended silk and steel. His Powerplay assault on Thushara (18 runs off three overs) neutralized SL’s trump card, while his 54-run stand with Hridoy was glue. Plus, two catches—Nissanka and Mendis. “The wicket was good; I timed the ball and held shape. Litton helped a lot, anticipating every delivery,” Saif beamed. At IPL Star, we see Saif as the next big auction steal—watch this space!
Towhid Hridoy, the 20-year-old prodigy, silenced doubters with 58 off 37 (4×4, 2×6). His 16-run over off Kamindu swung the chase definitively, and that inside-out six? Chef’s kiss. Hridoy’s rise mirrors young IPL guns like Yashasvi Jaiswal—fearless, fluent. @DSBcricket nailed it: “Scoring crucial runs when Bangladesh needs him most” (12 likes).
Mustafizur Rahman, nearing 150 T20I wickets, was unplayable: 3/20, including a double-wicket 19th over. Taskin (1/37) and Mahedi (2/25) backed him up. On the flip, Shanaka’s all-round 64* & 2/21 was SL’s lone bright spot—his six sixes, including two off Nasum, screamed IPL firepower. Hasaranga (2/22) was tidy, but Thushara (1/42) leaked.
| Top Performers Comparison | Player | Team | Batting | Bowling | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Batter | Saif Hassan | BAN | 61 (45) | – | Chase anchor |
| Best Bowler | Mustafizur | BAN | – | 3/20 | Death specialist |
| All-Rounder | Dasun Shanaka | SL | 64* (37) | 2/21 | Late flourish |
For more on rising stars like Hridoy, check our internal piece on Young IPL Prospects in Asia Cup 2025. And for Shanaka’s IPL vibes, see ESPNcricinfo’s Dasun Shanaka Profile.
Tactical Chess: Why Bangladesh Outsmarted Sri Lanka
Asia Cup 2025 Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Super Fours match Cricket’s a mind game, and Litton Das played it like a grandmaster. Bowling first exploited the dry pitch—no dew meant no second-innings boost. Middle-overs spin choke (economy under 7) mirrored the surface’s spin bias, with Mahedi and Nasum drying boundaries for three overs straight.
Sri Lanka’s tactics? Shanaka at No. 5 worked wonders, but Asalanka skipping his spin on a turner was baffling. “The 5th bowler hurt us,” noted commentator Russel Arnold on X (@RusselArnold69, via NewsWireLK post with 8 likes). Drops cost 40 runs, and part-timer Kamindu’s 16-run over to Hridoy was the killer.
Bangladesh’s chase: Aggressive Powerplay, consolidate middle, accelerate death. Hridoy dismantling Mendis exposed SL’s allrounder reliance. Pitch heatmap? Spinners dominated (strike rate 109), but Bangladesh’s seam variations in death sealed it. As @InsideSportIND tweeted: “Bangladesh have taken revenge… opened Super Four with a crucial win” (9 likes).
Hindustan Times’ SL vs BAN Tactical Breakdown dives deeper.
Stats That Tell the Story: Records Shattered and Milestones Hit
Asia Cup 2025 Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Super Fours match Numbers don’t lie—this was history in the making. Bangladesh’s 169 chase ranks fourth in their T20I successes, behind the epic 215 vs SL in 2018. It’s their second 160+ chase win in 16 tries vs SL (other: 166 in Sylhet 2024). First UAE win vs SL in four games.
Sri Lanka’s 8-match T20 Asia Cup streak? Snapped. Shanaka’s 64*? His best in Asia Cup T20s. Mustafizur’s 3/20 takes him to 146 T20I wickets—four shy of 150, overtaking Shakib soon.
Partnerships tell the tale: Bangladesh’s three 40+ stands (59, 54, 45) vs SL’s two (44 openers, 57 Shanaka-Asalanka).
| Bangladesh’s Top T20I Chases | Target | Opponent | Year | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215 | SL | 2018 | Colombo | RPS |
| 194 | ZIM | 2021 | Harare | – |
| 169 | SL | 2025 | Dubai | DICS |
| 166 | SL | 2024 | Sylhet | – |
| Head-to-Head T20I Stats (Last 4) | Matches | BAN Wins | SL Wins | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall (2020s) | 10 | 4 | 6 | BAN 3, SL 1 |
For full stats, link to our Asia Cup 2025 Stats Hub.
X Buzz: Fans Go Wild Over the Thriller
Asia Cup 2025 Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Super Fours match Social media lit up like Diwali fireworks. #AsiaCup2025 trended globally, with #BANvSL posts hitting 50K+ impressions. @BCBtigers’ victory tweet: “Victory in the opener! 💪” (1,126 likes, 93 reposts). Saif’s fifty post? 121 likes, fans gushing “Classy knock under pressure!”
Sri Lanka’s @OfficialSLC owned the fight: “Hard-fought… Bangladesh held their nerve” (407 likes). The “Nagin Dance” meme resurfaced—@IMManu_18’s video: “Unmatched for fun” (8 likes, 216 views on another post). @cricbuzz reacted live: “Bangladesh stun SL!” (31 likes, video analysis).
Neutral takes? @ESPNcricinfo: “Will Shanaka’s 64* win it?” (129 likes). @iamAhmadhaseeb: “Huge confidence boost… Mustafizur the star” (20 likes). Even SL fans like @RusselArnold69 reflected: “What went wrong? 2-3 spots” (8 likes via NewsWire).
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Road Ahead: Super Fours Heats Up for Both Sides
Bangladesh tops Super Fours with 2 points (+0.121 NRR), breathing easy before India on September 24 in Dubai. Their chase game—now proven twice vs SL—could rattle Rohit’s men. Litton: “We have to play our A game… pumped up!”
Sri Lanka (0 points, -0.121 NRR) heads to Abu Dhabi vs Pakistan on September 23—a must-win to salvage pride. Asalanka: “Terrific game… Dasun did a great job.” With IND-PAK looming September 21, the group’s a minefield.
| Super Fours Standings (After Match 1) | Team | Played | Won | Lost | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Bangladesh | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +0.121 | |
| 2. Pakistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | |
| 3. India | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | |
| 4. Sri Lanka | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -0.121 |
Preview our India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 Guide. Sony LIV’s Super Fours Schedule.
Fantasy Cricket Tips: Build Your Dream Team Post-Thriller
Asia Cup 2025 Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Super Fours match IPL Star tip: For upcoming games, captain Saif or Hridoy on batting tracks— their 135+ SR screams points. Mustafizur? Death-over demon, pick him as bowler. Shanaka’s all-round value? Gold for captaincy. Avoid Thushara if dew hits.
Pro Tip: Track NRR—margins matter. Join our fantasy league via comments!
Conclusion: A Rivalry Rekindled, Tigers Roar On
What a way to ignite the Asia Cup 2025 Super Fours! Bangladesh’s 4-wicket heist over Sri Lanka wasn’t luck—it was heart, smarts, and star power from Saif Hassan and Towhid Hridoy. From Shanaka’s fireworks to Fizz’s cutters, this Asia Cup 2025 Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Super Fours clash had it all: drama, skill, and that unbreakable subcontinental spirit.
As the Tigers prowl atop the table, Sri Lanka licks wounds but eyes redemption. This rivalry? It’s the Asia Cup’s secret sauce—full of “Nagin” jabs and epic chases. Can Bangladesh topple India next? Will SL bounce back vs Pak? Your predictions in the comments—let’s debate!
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FAQs: Asia Cup 2025 Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Super Fours Thriller
1. Who won the Asia Cup 2025 Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Super Fours match?
Bangladesh clinched a thrilling 4-wicket victory over Sri Lanka, chasing 169 in 19.5 overs on September 20, 2025, at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Asia Cup 2025 Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Super Fours match Saif Hassan’s 61 and Towhid Hridoy’s 58 sealed the deal with one ball to spare.
2. What was Saif Hassan’s role in the Asia Cup 2025 Super Fours match vs Sri Lanka?
Saif Hassan was the hero, scoring a match-winning 61 off 45 balls (2×4, 4×6) and taking two catches. Asia Cup 2025 Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Super Fours match His Powerplay assault on Nuwan Thushara and 54-run stand with Hridoy earned him Player of the Match.
3. How did Towhid Hridoy contribute to Bangladesh’s chase in Asia Cup 2025?
Towhid Hridoy smashed 58 off 37 balls (4×4, 2×6), dominating Kamindu Mendis with a 16-run over. Asia Cup 2025 Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Super Fours match His 54-run partnership with Saif Hassan and 45-run stand with Shamim Hossain were key to Bangladesh’s successful 169 chase.
4. What was the highest successful T20I chase by Bangladesh in Asia Cup 2025?
The 169/6 chase against Sri Lanka in Dubai is Bangladesh’s fourth-highest T20I chase, behind 215 (vs SL, 2018), 194 (vs ZIM, 2021), and 166 (vs SL, 2024). Asia Cup 2025 Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Super Fours match It’s their second 160+ chase win in 16 attempts.
5. How did Dasun Shanaka perform in the Asia Cup 2025 Super Fours match?
Dasun Shanaka was Sri Lanka’s star, scoring an unbeaten 64 off 37 (3×4, 6×6) and taking 2/21, including two wickets in the final over. Asia Cup 2025 Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Super Fours match Despite his heroics, dropped catches cost Sri Lanka the game.
6. Why did Sri Lanka lose despite Shanaka’s performance in Asia Cup 2025?
Sri Lanka’s loss stemmed from dropped catches (Shanaka on 38, Asalanka in the deep), lack of bowling support for Hasaranga (2/22), and Asalanka not bowling his spin on a turner. Asia Cup 2025 Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Super Fours match Bangladesh’s middle-overs control sealed it.
7. What role did Mustafizur Rahman play in Bangladesh’s win?
Mustafizur Rahman’s 3/20, including a double-wicket 19th over, restricted Sri Lanka to 168/7. His cutters and Taskin’s death-over dots kept the target chaseable, earning praise as the game-changer.
8. Where was the Asia Cup 2025 Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Super Fours match played?
The match was played at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, a slow, dry pitch favoring spinners (tournament strike rate: 109.26). Asia Cup 2025 Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Super Fours match Bangladesh’s decision to bowl first exploited minimal dew.
9. What records were broken in the Asia Cup 2025 Super Fours match?
Bangladesh ended Sri Lanka’s 8-match T20 Asia Cup winning streak and secured their first UAE win vs Sri Lanka in four T20Is. Asia Cup 2025 Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Super Fours match It’s their third win in four recent head-to-heads against Sri Lanka.
10. What’s next for Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in Asia Cup 2025 Super Fours?
Bangladesh faces India on September 24 in Dubai, riding high on their chasing form. Asia Cup 2025 Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Super Fours match Sri Lanka takes on Pakistan in Abu Dhabi on September 23, needing a win to boost their -0.121 NRR.