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Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh – Asia Cup 2025 Match Highlights
Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 6 wickets in Asia Cup 2025. Nissanka hits 50, Mishara 46* as SL chase 140 with 32 balls spare at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.
Match Summary
Tournament: Asia Cup 2025 T20
Match: 5th Match, Group B
Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Toss: Sri Lanka won and elected to bowl first
Result: Sri Lanka won by 6 wickets (32 balls remaining)
Scorecard
Bangladesh Innings: 139/5 (20 overs)
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shamim Hossain | 42* | 35 | 3 | 1 | 120.0 | Not Out |
| Jaker Ali | 41* | 34 | 2 | 0 | 120.6 | Not Out |
| Parvez Hossain Emon | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | Bowled |
| Tanzid Hasan | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | Caught |
| Litton Das (c/wk) | 36 | 26 | 5 | 0 | 138.5 | Caught |
| Towhid Hridoy | 12 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 150.0 | Run Out |
| Mahedi Hasan | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 125.0 | LBW |
Extras: 3 (lb 1, w 2)
Fall of Wickets: 0/1 (0.3 ov), 0/2 (1.6 ov), 38/3 (4.6 ov), 42/4 (5.5 ov), 53/5 (9.2 ov)
Bowling Figures (Sri Lanka)
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 4 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 6.25 |
| Nuwan Thushara | 4 | 1 | 17 | 1 | 4.25 |
| Dushmantha Chameera | 4 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 3.25 |
| Matheesha Pathirana | 4 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 10.50 |
| Dasun Shanaka | 3 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 11.67 |
| Dushan Hemantha | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6.00 |
Sri Lanka Innings: 140/4 (14.4 overs)
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka | 50 | 34 | 6 | 1 | 147.1 | Caught |
| Kamil Mishara | 46* | 32 | 4 | 2 | 143.8 | Not Out |
| Kusal Mendis (wk) | 12 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 150.0 | Caught |
| Kusal Perera | 25 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 166.7 | Caught |
| Charith Asalanka (c) | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 | Not Out |
| Kamindu Mendis | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.3 | Caught |
Extras: 3 (w 3)
Target: 140 runs
Fall of Wickets: 25/1 (2.4 ov), 47/2 (5.1 ov), 95/3 (10.3 ov), 135/4 (13.6 ov)
Bowling Figures (Bangladesh)
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahedi Hasan | 4 | 0 | 29 | 2 | 7.25 |
| Tanzim Hasan Sakib | 3 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 7.67 |
| Mustafizur Rahman | 3 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 9.00 |
| Shoriful Islam | 2.4 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 9.37 |
| Rishad Hossain | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 12.00 |
Match Highlights
Early Disaster for Bangladesh
- Bangladesh made only 139 after being reduced to 0 for 2 in the first innings
- Nightmare start: Both openers dismissed for ducks in consecutive wicket-maidens
- Nuwan Thushara and Dushmantha Chameera bowled back-to-back wicket maidens with the new ball
- Bangladesh slumped to 53/5 in just 9.2 overs
Heroic Recovery Partnership
- Bangladesh’s sixth-wicket pair came together at 53 for 5 in the tenth over, and walked off together at the end of the innings with unbeaten 40s to their name
- 86-run partnership between Shamim Hossain (42*) and Jaker Ali (41*)
- Jaker Ali and Shamim Hossain’s 86-run partnership is BAN’s highest for the 6th wicket in T20Is, breaking the record of 81
- Partnership rescued Bangladesh from total collapse
Sri Lanka’s Clinical Chase
- Pathum Nissanka’s fluency and Kamil Mishara’s power made it look like no sort of total
- Pathum Nissanka: scored 50 off 34 balls and became the quickest Sri Lankan batter to 2000 T20I runs
- Kamil Mishara: Finished unbeaten on 46 off 32 balls with 4 fours and 2 sixes
- Sri Lanka cruised to victory with 32 balls remaining
Key Statistics
Tournament Records Set
- Pathum Nissanka became the fastest Sri Lankan to reach 2,000 T20I runs (68 innings, surpassing Kusal Perera’s 76 innings)
- Highest 6th wicket partnership for Bangladesh in T20Is (86 runs)
Player of the Match
Kamil Mishara (Sri Lanka) – 46* off 32 balls (4 fours, 2 sixes)
Match Impact
- Sri Lanka: 2 points, massive net run rate boost
- Bangladesh: Qualification to Super Four now under pressure after slow scoring rate in both matches
Group B Standings Impact
- Sri Lanka opened their campaign with a dominant performance
- Bangladesh’s net run rate suffered after taking 17.4 overs vs Hong Kong and this comprehensive defeat
- Given the high stakes of this group-of-death contest, Sri Lanka got everything they wanted from it: two points and a massive net-run-rate boost
Match Analysis
Turning Points
- Opening burst: Sri Lanka’s pace duo removing both openers for ducks
- Middle-order collapse: Bangladesh’s top 5 batsmen managed just 53 runs
- Recovery partnership: Shamim-Jaker stand prevented total humiliation
- Nissanka’s assault: Sri Lankan opener’s aggressive start set the tone for the chase
Pitch and Conditions
- Two-paced surface at Sheikh Zayed Stadium made stroke-making difficult
- Swing conditions early on favored fast bowlers
- Abu Dhabi conditions suited both pace and spin bowling
This comprehensive victory puts Sri Lanka in a strong position in Group B, while Bangladesh face an uphill task to qualify for the Super Four stage despite their opening win against Hong Kong.
