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Sri Lanka secured a convincing 6-wicket win over Bangladesh in the Group B clash of the Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025 at Abu Dhabi. With this victory, Sri Lanka strengthened their position in the group stage, while Bangladesh were left struggling after another disappointing performance.
Match Summary
- Match: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, 5th Match, Group B
- Venue: Abu Dhabi
- Date: September 13, 2025
- Result: Sri Lanka won by 6 wickets with 32 balls remaining
Bangladesh Innings – 139/5 (20 Overs)
Bangladesh’s batting lineup once again failed to deliver at the top.
- Tanzid Hasan and Parvez Hossain Emon were dismissed for ducks within the first two overs.
- Skipper Litton Das (28 off 26) tried to steady the innings but couldn’t convert his start.
- Middle-order batters Jaker Ali (41*) and Shamim Hossain (42*) showed some fight with an unbeaten 86-run partnership, guiding Bangladesh to a modest 139/5.
Sri Lanka’s bowlers were disciplined, with Wanindu Hasaranga (2/25), Thushara (1/17), and Chameera (1/17) leading the attack.
Sri Lanka Innings – 140/4 (14.4 Overs)
Chasing 140, Sri Lanka dominated from the start.
- Pathum Nissanka (50 off 34) gave a flying start with clean hitting.
- Kamil Mishara (46 off 32)* anchored the chase with a mature knock and was named Player of the Match.
- Despite losing a couple of wickets in the middle overs, Sri Lanka comfortably reached the target in just 14.4 overs.
Extras from Bangladesh’s bowlers (21 runs, including 16 wides) also made the chase easier.
Key Performers
- Player of the Match: Kamil Mishara (46* off 32)
- MVP (Impact List): Pathum Nissanka (50 runs, 44.39 points)
- Best Bowling: Hasaranga (2/25 in 4 overs)
What This Result Means
- Sri Lanka: This win strengthens their qualification chances for the next stage of Asia Cup 2025.
- Bangladesh: Still struggling with top-order batting failures, they must regroup quickly to stay alive in the tournament.
Asia Cup 2025 – Points Table (Updated Sep 13, 2025)
Group A
| Pos | Team | P | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +10.483 |
| 2 | Pakistan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +4.650 |
| 3 | Oman | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -4.650 |
| 4 | United Arab Emirates (UAE) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -10.483 |
Group B
| Pos | Team | P | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Afghanistan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +4.700 |
| 2 | Sri Lanka | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +2.595 |
| 3 | Bangladesh | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -0.650 |
| 4 | Hong Kong | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -2.889 |
Updated after Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh match (Sep 13, 2025). Source: Wisden / Indian Express. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
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