Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka – Super Fours, Asia Cup 2025 Preview

Match Context: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka – Super Fours, Asia Cup 2025 Preview

The Asia Cup Super Fours heats up as Bangladesh (2 wins from 3) take on an unbeaten Sri Lanka (3 wins from 3).

Both sides have already produced some thrilling battles this year — setting the stage for another high-voltage clash in Dubai.

Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Date & Time: September 20, 2025, 6:30 PM (Local Time)
Fixture: 13th Match, Super Fours – Asia Cup 2025

Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)

• Bangladesh: ✅ NR ✅ ❌ ✅
• Sri Lanka: ❌ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅

Bangladesh have shown fighting spirit with three wins in their last four completed matches, while Sri Lanka are on a four-match winning streak.

Players to Watch

Bangladesh

• Litton Das – A consistent top-order presence, 290 runs in last 10 matches @ 36.25 avg, 134.25 SR.
• Tanzid Hasan – The young opener, 223 runs in 8 matches @ 37.17 avg, growing in confidence.
• Taskin Ahmed – Bowling spearhead, 16 wickets in just 6 matches @ 7.74 econ, 8.81 SR, lethal with the new ball.
• Mustafizur Rahman – Master of death overs, 11 wickets in 8 matches @ 5.45 econ, bringing control at crunch moments.

Sri Lanka

• Pathum Nissanka – In sublime touch, 354 runs in 10 matches @ 35.4 avg, 148.11 SR, anchors and accelerates.
• Kusal Mendis – Dynamic stroke-maker, 266 runs @ 131.03 SR, can change games quickly.
• Dushmantha Chameera – Strike bowler, 12 wickets in 6 matches @ 12 SR, his pace and bounce will test Bangladesh.
• Nuwan Thushara – Slingy action, 10 wickets in 8 matches, capable of breakthroughs at key stages.

Head-to-Head (Last 5 Matches)

• 13-Sep-2025: Sri Lanka won by 6 wickets
• 16-Jul-2025: Bangladesh won by 8 wickets
• 13-Jul-2025: Bangladesh won by 83 runs
• 10-Jul-2025: Sri Lanka won by 7 wickets
• 08-Jun-2024: Bangladesh won by 2 wickets

Bangladesh hold a 3–2 advantage in the last five encounters, but Sri Lanka’s recent win gives them confidence going into this Super Four clash.

Pitch & Conditions – Dubai International Stadium

• Dubai usually offers true batting surfaces under lights with something for pacers early on.
• Spinners will come into play in the middle overs as the pitch slows down.
• Dew factor could influence chasing sides.

Par Score: 165–175

Key Battles

• Litton Das vs Dushmantha Chameera – Classy opener against fiery pace.
• Taskin Ahmed vs Pathum Nissanka – Bangladesh’s strike bowler vs Sri Lanka’s run machine.
• Mustafizur vs Kusal Mendis – Death-overs specialist against a fearless stroke-maker.

Prediction Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka – Super Fours, Asia Cup 2025

With form and momentum, Sri Lanka appear favorites. However, Bangladesh have shown they can topple the Lankans when their top order fires and Taskin/Mustafizur deliver with the ball.

Likely Result: Tight contest; Sri Lanka slightly ahead given their unbeaten Super Four run.