SL vs BAN Asia Cup 2025 Playing 11 Prediction: Bangladesh will face a critical Group B match against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup at Abu Dhabi on Friday, a game likely to decide which teams progress to the next stage. Both teams not only need a win but must also aim for a significant margin of victory due to Afghanistan’s strong net run rate of 4.700. Bangladesh currently stands at 1.001.
The match follows Bangladesh’s seven-wicket win over Hong Kong on Wednesday, where captain Litton Das anchored the chase with a composed 59. Despite the win, concerns remain over the bowling unit, particularly with Taskin Ahmed and Rishad Hossain, who proved expensive despite picking up wickets.
Sri Lanka strategy for today's game
Led by Charith Asalanka, Sri Lanka have built a well-rounded side suited for UAE conditions. Their top order features Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, and Kusal Perera, supported by middle-order hitters like Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka, and Kamindu Mendis.
Janith Liyanage, recalled after three years, adds further depth, especially after scoring an unbeaten 70 in Zimbabwe. His inclusion alongside Shanaka and Chamika Karunaratne strengthens Sri Lanka’s seam-bowling all-rounder options.
The return of Wanindu Hasaranga from a hamstring injury boosts the spin attack, which already includes Maheesh Theekshana and Dunith Wellalage. Matheesha Pathirana provides pace variety to complete the bowling unit.
Bangladesh's top order performance
Bangladesh will depend on the form of Litton Das and Tawhid Hridoy, while hoping Mustafizur Rahman can be more effective with the new ball. Hridoy, speaking after the win against Hong Kong, said the team’s focus remains on winning matches rather than worrying about run rate.
"We could have finished the game earlier but we stuck to the demand of the situation. Our mentality is to always win," Hridoy said.
"We want to beat Afghanistan and Sri Lanka, so run-rate isn't what we are worried about at this stage. We don't want to complicate matters so early in the tournament," he added.
Commenting on conditions, he said, "The ball was gripping. We are not used to playing on this type of wicket but we adapted well."
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka head-to-head record
Overall: 108 matches — Sri Lanka won 78, Bangladesh won 22, 6 draws, 2 no results
In T20Is: 20 matches — Sri Lanka won 12, Bangladesh won 8
In Asia Cup: 17 matches — Sri Lanka won 14, Bangladesh won 3
Ban vs SL: Match details
Date: September 13, 2025
Time: 6:30 pm local (8:00 pm IST / 2:30 pm GMT)
Venue: Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
TV: Sony Sports Network
Live streaming: SonyLiv (India)
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka playing 11
Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Nuwanidu Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Dasun Shanaka, Janith Liyanage, Chamika Karunaratne, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana
Bangladesh: Litton Das (c), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Saif Hassan, Tawhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali Anik, Shamim Hossain, Quazi Nurul Hasan Sohan, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Shaif Uddin
(With inputs from TOI)
The match follows Bangladesh’s seven-wicket win over Hong Kong on Wednesday, where captain Litton Das anchored the chase with a composed 59. Despite the win, concerns remain over the bowling unit, particularly with Taskin Ahmed and Rishad Hossain, who proved expensive despite picking up wickets.
Sri Lanka strategy for today's game
Led by Charith Asalanka, Sri Lanka have built a well-rounded side suited for UAE conditions. Their top order features Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, and Kusal Perera, supported by middle-order hitters like Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka, and Kamindu Mendis.
Janith Liyanage, recalled after three years, adds further depth, especially after scoring an unbeaten 70 in Zimbabwe. His inclusion alongside Shanaka and Chamika Karunaratne strengthens Sri Lanka’s seam-bowling all-rounder options.
The return of Wanindu Hasaranga from a hamstring injury boosts the spin attack, which already includes Maheesh Theekshana and Dunith Wellalage. Matheesha Pathirana provides pace variety to complete the bowling unit.
Bangladesh's top order performance
Bangladesh will depend on the form of Litton Das and Tawhid Hridoy, while hoping Mustafizur Rahman can be more effective with the new ball. Hridoy, speaking after the win against Hong Kong, said the team’s focus remains on winning matches rather than worrying about run rate.
"We could have finished the game earlier but we stuck to the demand of the situation. Our mentality is to always win," Hridoy said.
"We want to beat Afghanistan and Sri Lanka, so run-rate isn't what we are worried about at this stage. We don't want to complicate matters so early in the tournament," he added.
Commenting on conditions, he said, "The ball was gripping. We are not used to playing on this type of wicket but we adapted well."
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka head-to-head record
Overall: 108 matches — Sri Lanka won 78, Bangladesh won 22, 6 draws, 2 no results
In T20Is: 20 matches — Sri Lanka won 12, Bangladesh won 8
In Asia Cup: 17 matches — Sri Lanka won 14, Bangladesh won 3
Ban vs SL: Match details
Date: September 13, 2025
Time: 6:30 pm local (8:00 pm IST / 2:30 pm GMT)
Venue: Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
TV: Sony Sports Network
Live streaming: SonyLiv (India)
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka playing 11
Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Nuwanidu Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Dasun Shanaka, Janith Liyanage, Chamika Karunaratne, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana
Bangladesh: Litton Das (c), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Saif Hassan, Tawhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali Anik, Shamim Hossain, Quazi Nurul Hasan Sohan, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Shaif Uddin
(With inputs from TOI)
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