The first T20 match of the Super Four of the Asia Cup 2025 will be played between Sri Lanka (SL) and Bangladesh (BAN) on September 20, 2025, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.
This is a crucial match in this T20 tournament between Asian teams.
The match will start at 8:00 PM IST (6:00 PM UAE local time). SL leads the Super Four points table, while BAN is in second place.
Both teams will be looking to make a strong showing in the Super Four.
The match will be available live on Sony Network in India.
SL vs BAN 2025: Head to Head
SL has a 6-4 lead over BAN in the last 10 matches. In the fifth match of the group stage (September 13) this season, SL defeated BAN by 6 wickets.
BAN defeated SL 2-1 in the July series in 2025. SL has a strong record against BAN. The two teams will face each other for the first time in the Super Fours.
Asia Cup 2025: Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Team Status
Sri Lanka: SL has won three out of three matches, placing them in first place in the Super Fours (NRR 1.278). Their batting has been impressive with Pathum Nissanka (124 runs in three matches) and Kusal Mendis (88 runs).
Nuwan Thushara (5 wickets in three matches) and Dushmantha Chameera (4 wickets) leading the bowling. SL has won four of its last five matches.
Bangladesh: BAN has won two and lost one of their three matches, placing them second in the Super Four standings (NRR -0.270). Litton Das (96 runs in three matches) has contributed to their batting.
Rishad Hossain (4 wickets in three matches) is a strength in the bowling department. BAN has won four of their last five matches.
Sri Lanka (SL) Probable Playing XI
1.Pathum Nissanka
- Kusal Mendis(WK)
- Kamil Mishra
- Charith Asalanka (C)
- Kamindu Mendis
- Dasun Shanaka
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Dunith Wellalage
- Chamika Karunaratne
- Mahesh Theekshana
- Nuwan Thushara
Bangladesh (BAN) Probable Playing XI
- Parvez Hossain Emon
- Tanzid Hasan
- Litton Das (WK/C)
- Towhid Hridoy
- Shamim Hossain Patwari
- Jaker Ali Anik
- Mahedi Hasan
- Rishad Hossain
- Tanzim Hasan Sakib
- Taskin Ahmed
- Mustafizur Rahman
SL vs BAN Today Match Weather and Pitch Report
The pitch at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium is fast and bouncy, with pace bowlers getting early help. Batting average, spin average. Average score in the first innings is 144 runs and 127 runs in the second. Chasing teams can win the match.
On September 20, 2025, the temperature in Dubai is 32°C, clear skies, 0% clouds, 10 km/h wind, and there is no chance of rain. A full match is expected.
Asia Cup 2025: SL vs BAN Today Match Prediction
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Match Prediction: SL’s batting is strong with the form of Pathum Nissanka (124 runs) and Kusal Mendis, and the bowling is strong with Nuwan Thushara (5 wickets) and Dushmantha Chameera. Their consistent wins (4 wins in the last 5) will boost their confidence.
Litton Das (96 runs) and Towhid Hridoy (4 wickets) are effective in BAN’s batting, and Rishad Hossain (4 wickets) in the bowling, but their recent defeats pose a challenge.
SL’s head-to-head record (6-4) and strong form give them an edge. Some analysts rate SL as a 60% chance of victory.
Based on statistics, SL has a 60% chance of victory and BAN has a 40% chance. If SL bats first and scores 150+, their chances will increase.
BAN needs a big innings from Das and early wickets from Rishad to win. It will be a close contest, but SL has the upper hand.
