Banvssl Bangladesh will land to strengthen the significant psychological lead of victory in their first match in the fifth match of the Asia Cup 2025 T20 at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium on Saturday and to register the first win in the tournament against Sri Lanka. According to the last months of figures, Bangladesh is overwhelming as it was huge in July 2025 and lost 2-1 in T-2025 in 2025. The current rhythm makes him a competitive team. Bangladesh made a great debut against Hong Kong in the Asia Cup. In this match, Bangladesh easily achieved the target of 144 runs against Hong Kong in 18 overs thanks to an aggressive innings of 59 runs off 39 balls of Litton Das.
Bangladesh opener Tanjid Hasan and Parvez Hussain Imon, middle -order batsmen Tauheed Hriday and Jacker Ali provide a balanced batting order that is capable of effectively pursuing and ending the innings. On the other hand, if we talk about bowling, the fast bowling attack of Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman is in excellent form. Spinners Maheedi Hasan, Tanjim Hasan Saqib and Rishad Hussain are compatible with the circumstances of Abu Dhabi.
On the other hand, if we talk about Sri Lanka, it has struggled to maintain continuity in his performance, winning only two of his last five T20 matches. The series defeat from Bangladesh and the crushing defeat to Zimbabwe have increased the pressure on the team at the beginning of their campaign in the Asia Cup.
Opener Pathum Nisanka, Kusal Mendis and Kusal Perera are expected to stabilize the innings, while Kamil Mishara and Charit Asalanka can accelerate the end of the innings. Talking about the bowling attack, Sri Lanka’s spin department, led by Vanindu Hasranga, Mahesh Thikshana, Dunith Vellalage and Charit Asalanka, can prove to be important on the pitch of Abu Dhabi, the spin department of Sri Lanka, which is suitable for spinners in the middle overs. Dushmantha Chameera will lead the fast bowling attack, although the spinners may seem heavy in the situation.
According to analysts, the pitch of Sheikh Zayed Stadium is balanced on which batsmen can play openly, while spinners can take advantage of accuracy in the middle overs. The team chasing the target on this ground has been historically benefiting. Out of the last ten T20 matches, eight have been chased by the target. Therefore, the captain who won the toss is likely to field. Around 170 scores are expected to have a competitive match.
Analysts estimate that the match will be tough, as Bangladesh’s current form and victory in the last face-to-face matches will lead them. However, if Sri Lankan spinner Bangladeshi manages to break the batting order, they can have a significant impact.
The team is as follows:
Bangladesh: Litan Das (Captain), Tanjid Hasan, Parvez Hussain Imon, Saif Hasan, Tauheed Hriday, Jekar Ali Anik, Shamim Hussain, Qazi Nurul Hasan Sohan, Shak Maheedi Hasan, Rishad Hussain, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanjim Hasan Sakib, Tanjim Haskib, Taskin Ahmed, Shiful Islam, Shiful Islam, Shaiful Islam.
Sri Lanka: Charith Asranka (captain), Pathum Nisanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Nuvanidu Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Dasun Shanaka, Jenith Liange, Chamika Karunaratne, Dunith Vellage, Vanindu Hasranga, Mahishakhana, Dushmantha Chamera, Binura Fernando, Nuvan Tushra, Nuvan Tushra, Nuvan, Mahishna Pathirana.
The match will begin at 8:00 pm Indian time.
