BAN vs SL Probable Playing 11: Litton Das-led Bangladesh will square off against Charith Asalanka-led Sri Lanka in the 5th match of the Asia Cup 2025 on September 13 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have met on 20 occasions in the T20I format, where Sri Lanka has 12 wins while Bangladesh has 8 wins.
Bangladesh secured 2-1 win in T20I series played against Sri Lanka in July and will be aiming to replicate the success in the continental event clash.
The 17th edition of the Asia Cup tournament is scheduled to be played from September 9 and 28.
The tournament will be played in T20I format, played between 8 teams, with five full members of the ACC – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka have been automatically qualified for the tournament.
Meanwhile United Arab Emirates, Oman and Hong Kong, the teams which finished in the top three in the 2024 Acc Men’s Premier Cup.
8 teams divided into two groups to play in the group stages and the top two teams of the Asia Cup 2025 points table will advance to Super Four stages.
The teams will play with each other in the Super Fours and the top two team will advance to the finals.
Asia Cup 2025 BAN vs SL Weather Report
According to Accuweather, the temperature will range between 30 and 35 degrees Celsius with humidity to reach upto 72%. With less cloud cover and less chances of rain, we can except a full 40 over contest at Abu Dhabi.
BAN vs SL Pitch Report
The pitch at Abu Dhabi traditionally offers balanced condtions. Evening often bring dew to make the ball skid onto the pitch nicely. Batting should become easier and more consistent under the night conditions.
The seamers from the team bowling first generally get a hint of movement off the pitch, with batting becoming easier as the game progresses.
However, the spinners dont get significant and must be accurate in their line and length to succeed at this venue.
BAN vs SL Probable Playing 11
Bangladesh
Parvez Hossain Emon, Litton Das (c & wk), Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Shamim Hossain, Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman
Sri Lanka
Charith Asalanka (c), Kusal Mendis (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Matheesha Pathirana, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara
