Asia Cup 2025: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Preview – Venue, Timing, Squads & Winning Edge
Asia Cup 2025 clash: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka on Sept 13 in Abu Dhabi. Squads, timing, venue & winning edge preview in a high-voltage Group B showdown.
Match Snapshot
Date & Time
September 13, 2025, night match starting at 8:00 PM IST (02:30 PM GMT) at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi .
Venue
Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, one of two UAE host venues, prepares for an electrifying showing .
Bangladesh Squad & Key Players
Captain: Litton Das leads the side, anchoring both wicket-keeping and batting duties .
Notable Squad Members:
Mustafizur Rahman – Death-over specialist redefining T20 bowling pressure points .
Towhid Hridoy – Explosive middle-order batter who can shift momentum with flair .
Tanzim Hasan Sakib – Emerging pace talent with impressive economy records .
Nurul Hasan (Sohan) – Dual-role wicketkeeper-batsman rejoining the mix for added depth .
Sri Lanka Squad & Standouts
Captain: Charith Asalanka, steering the side's T20 campaign .
Key Inclusions:
Wanindu Hasaranga, returning from hamstring injury—brings leg-spin and batting prowess .
Supportive spin trio: Dunith Wellalage and Maheesh Theekshana add further depth to Sri Lanka’s spin arsenal .
Post-series momentum: Sri Lanka recently claimed a Test and ODI series over Bangladesh, but Bangladesh clinched a historic T20I series win in July .
Form & Rivalry
Bangladesh’s Confidence: Riding high after their first T20I series win against Sri Lanka—powered by Tanzid Hasan Tamim and Mahedi Hasan’s match-winning performances .
Sri Lanka’s Track Record: Strong showings in Test and ODI formats highlight their depth, though Bangladesh’s recent T20 success signals an evolving challenge.
Winning Probability & Game Outlook
Pitch & Conditions: UAE pitches often favor spinners and disciplined bowling—both teams field quality spin and death-over options.
Crucial X-Factors:
Bangladesh’s seam and all-round firepower vs. Sri Lanka’s spin depth.
Hasaranga’s match fitness and impact will be crucial.
Verdict: The match is tantalizingly balanced. Momentum favors Bangladesh slightly, yet Sri Lanka’s quality and experience cannot be underestimated. It promises to be a closely fought thriller with fan energy driving the drama.
