The Group B T20 match of Asia Cup 2025 will be played between Bangladesh (BAN) and Sri Lanka (SL) on 13 September 2025 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.
This is an important match of this T20 tournament of Asian teams.
The match will start at 8:00 PM IST (6:00 PM local time UAE).
Both teams will want to perform strongly in the tournament. The live telecast of the match will be available on Sony Network in India.
BAN vs SL 2025: Head to Head
In the last 10 matches, BAN has tied 5-5 over SL. Both the teams will face each other for the first time this season.
Asia Cup 2025: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Team Status
Bangladesh: BAN has won 1 out of 1 matches, with which they are second in the points table (NRR 1.001). Litton Das and Towhid Hridoy are strong in their batting.
Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed are the mainstays in bowling. BAN has won 4 out of the last 5 matches.
Sri Lanka: SL has not played any match in the tournament yet (0 points). Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka have contributed in their batting.
Mahesh Theekshana and Matheesha Pathirana are the strength in bowling. SL has won 2 out of the last 5 matches.
Bangladesh (BAN) Probable Playing XI
- Litton Das (WK)
- Tanzid Hasan
- Towhid Hridoy
- Parvez Hossain Emon
- Shamim Hossain Patwari
- Mahedi Hasan
- Mohammad Saifuddin
- Rishad Hossain
- Nasum Ahmed
- Mustafizur Rahman
- Taskin Ahmed
Sri Lanka (SL) Probable Playing XI
- Kusal Mendis(WK)
- Pathum Nissanka
- Charith Asalanka (C)
- Kamindu Mendis
- Dasun Shanaka
- Dunith Wellalage
- Chamika Karunaratne
- Mahesh Theekshana
- Dushmantha Chameera
- Binura Fernando
- Matheesha Pathirana
BAN vs SL Today Match Weather and Pitch Report
The Sheikh Zayed Stadium pitch is fast and bouncy, favoring pace bowlers. Batting average, spin average. Average score in the first innings is 145 runs and in the second 132 runs. Chasing teams can win the match.
Temperature in Abu Dhabi on 13 September 2025 is 34°C, clear sky, 17% clouds, 18 km/hr wind, and negligible chance of rain. Full match is expected.
Asia Cup 2025: BAN vs SL Today Match Prediction
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Match Prediction: BAN has the strength of Litton Das and Towhid Hridoy in form in batting, and Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed in bowling. Their recent wins will boost confidence.
SL’s Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka in batting, and Maheesh Theekshana and Matheesha Pathirana in bowling are impressive, but their mixed form is a challenge.
The head-to-head record is tied (5-5). Some analysts have put BAN at 55% chance of winning.
Based on the statistics, BAN’s chances of winning are 55% and SL’s 45%. If BAN bat first and score 150+, their chances of winning will increase.
SL need a big innings from Mendis and early wickets from Theekshana to win. It will be a close contest, but BAN has the upper hand.
