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Bangladesh
Sri Lanka
The 5th match of the Asia Cup 2025 will be played between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Bangladesh will come into this game with confidence after chasing down Hong Kong successfully in their opening match. They will look to build on that start and keep their momentum going.
Sri Lanka will be playing their first game of the tournament and will aim to begin with a win. However, they will face a tough challenge as Bangladesh has had the upper hand in recent meetings. In the last 7 head-to-head matches, Bangladesh have won 4, while Sri Lanka have managed 3 wins.
The conditions in Abu Dhabi will also play a big role. 8 of the last 10 matches here have been won by the team batting second. A score over 170 will be competitive, and spinners from both sides are expected to shape the contest.
Sri Lankaβs openers look stronger as Pathum Nissanka has been in consistent form, while Bangladesh depend on their middle order.
The betting tip is...
Highest Opening Partnership - Sri Lanka
61 %
39 %
BangladeshSri LankaBangladesh will enter this match on the back of a confident win after chasing down 144 against Hong Kong in under 18 overs with 7 wickets in hand. Their recent form has been impressive with 3 T20I series wins against Sri Lanka, Pakistan and the Netherlands, giving them strong momentum.
Parvez Hossain Emon and Tanzid Hasan Tamim will open the innings, offering a steady platform at the top. Litton Das and Towhid Hridoy will anchor the middle order, with Litton already showing form by scoring 59 off 39 balls in the previous match. Jaker Ali will handle the finisherβs role, while Shamim Hossain adds support in the lower middle order.
Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman will lead the pace attack, while Mahedi Hasan, Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Rishad Hossain will form the spin unit.
Parvez, Hridoy and Perera are the key batters.
Predicted Lineup: Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Litton Das (c & wk), Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman
Sri Lanka will start their Asia Cup 2025 campaign under pressure after mixed results in recent months. They have won only 2 of their last 5 T20Is, including a home series defeat to Bangladesh and a collapse for just 80 runs against Zimbabwe. Consistency has been missing, and they will look for stability in Abu Dhabi.
Pathum Nissanka will be the key batter, having scored heavily in the recent series. Kusal Mendis and Kusal Perera will be expected to provide steady contributions of 25-30 runs to hold the innings together. Kamil Mishara is in good touch after his unbeaten 73 from 43 balls against Zimbabwe. Kamindu Mendis and Charith Asalanka will look to build momentum in the later overs.
Dushmantha Chameera will lead the pace attack, while Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana and Dunith Wellalage will carry the spin responsibilities. Matheesha Pathirana may be an option instead of Wellalage for extra pace.
Nissanka, Mendis and Perera are the key batters.
Predicted Lineup: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Kamil Mishara, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Dasun Shanaka, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera
Bangladesh will come into this match with strong form and recent success against Sri Lanka, but their batting strength lies more in the middle order with Litton Das and Towhid Hridoy. The opening pair has not been as reliable, which could leave them chasing stability early on.
On the other hand, Sri Lanka will depend on Pathum Nissanka, who has been their most consistent run scorer in recent series. With support from Kusal Mendis and Kusal Perera, their top order looks more settled compared to Bangladesh. The conditions in Abu Dhabi should also allow their openers to play freely in the power play.
While Bangladesh are the stronger overall unit, Sri Lankaβs top order could put them slightly ahead in the top-order batting.
