Bangladesh square off against Sri Lanka in the 1st Super Four Match of the Asia Cup 2025 on Saturday, 20th September. The match is slated to be played at Dubai International Stadium and the scheduled start time is 8:00 PM IST. Ahead of this contest check out the stats, player props, head-to-head record, pitch report, squads, match winner prediction and projection of the Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka match.
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Props
Stats
- The average 1st innings score at Dubai International Stadium is 139 runs.
- Litton Das has scored 96 runs for Bangladesh in three matches this season.
- Pathum Nissanka has scored 124 runs for Sri Lanka in three matches this season.
Dubai International Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at Dubai International Stadium has generally offered a fair contest between bat and ball in T20Is, though chasing sides have enjoyed a slight advantage. Out of 115 matches played here, teams batting first have won 53 games, while sides bowling first have claimed 61 victories.
The average first-innings score at the ground is 139, while the second-innings average drops to 122, indicating that run-making can become tougher as the match progresses. The surface usually provides decent assistance to pacers early on, while spinners often come into play in the middle overs.
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Head to Head Record
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have faced off in 21 T20I matches so far. Here, Sri Lanka has the upper hand with 13 wins while Bangladesh won 8 matches.
- Matches Played: 21
- Bangladesh Won: 8
- Sri Lanka: 13
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Squads
Sri Lanka Squad: Pathum Nissanka, Nuwanidu Fernando, Charith Asalanka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Chamika Karunaratne, Kusal Perera, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana.
Bangladesh Squad: Saif Hassan, Towhid Hridoy, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Shamim Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Litton Das (c), Parvez Hossain Emon, Jaker Ali, Nurul Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam.
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Match Winner Prediction
Sri Lanka hold the edge in this encounter with both form and history on their side. Pathum Nissanka has been the standout batter with 124 runs in three matches, providing stability at the top and consistency in building innings. Backed by experienced campaigners like Charith Asalanka, Kusal Mendis and Wanindu Hasaranga, Sri Lanka look well-rounded in both batting and bowling departments.
Bangladesh, meanwhile, rely heavily on Litton Das, who has scored 96 runs in three matches this season. However, with limited support from the middle order and inconsistency in finishing games, they face challenges against a strong Sri Lankan unit.
Our Analysis: Sri Lanka is more likely to win.
