Bangladesh (169/6) defeat Sri Lanka (168/7) by 4 wickets in a nail biting encounter of Super Four stage of Asia Cup 2025

[BouncerGuy]

Bangladesh will take on Sri Lanka in the first Super 4 clash of the Asia Cup 2025 today, on September 20.

Both teams advanced from Group B, where Sri Lanka topped the table and also beat Bangladesh in the earlier meeting while chasing 140. With each side now set to play three games in this stage, the race to the final officially begins.

Head to head: These two sides have faced each other eight times in T20Is since 2024 and they've won four each.

Squads:

Bangladesh Squad: Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Litton Das(w/c), Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali, Nurul Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Shoriful Islam, Parvez Hossain Emon, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mahedi Hasan

Sri Lanka Squad: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka(c), Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara, Nuwanidu Fernando, Binura Fernando, Chamika Karunaratne, Janith Liyanage, Matheesha Pathirana, Maheesh Theekshana

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[IAJ]

I watched SL chase against AFG the other day and really enjoyed how they went about it. But a tougher challenge awaits them, let’s hope for a good match @sweep_shot @SLLioness

 

[jeeteshssaxena]

Unlike Pakistan, I can see SriLankan youngsters are actually talented, the likes of Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Pathum Nissanka ooze talent.

Their pace bowling is ineffective but they still have quality batting talent.

The only Pakistani batsmen who is as talented as them is probably Saim Ayub.

 

[jeeteshssaxena]

This is going to be an easy victory for SriLanka.

 

[Vikram1989]

This is going to be an easy victory for SriLanka.

Sri Lanka lost a home t20 series against bng last time. They are good but quite inconsistent. I think they should win the toss for the better chances.otherwise its 50 50 .They have to bat well to negotiate bng spinners similar to mirpur kind of stickywicket for first innings.

 

[Hellion]

Sri Lanka lost a home t20 series against bng last time. They are good but quite inconsistent. I think they should win the toss for the better chances.otherwise its 50 50 .They have to bat well to negotiate bng spinners similar to mirpur kind of stickywicket for first innings.

They didn't play Wellalage, Hasaranga , Chameera in that series. Clearly, they weren't taking it seriously against Bangladesh

 

[Vikram1989]

They didn't play Wellalage, Hasaranga , Chameera in that series. Clearly, they weren't taking it seriously against Bangladesh

Ah never checked the bowlers. But I recollect batting was quite inconsistent with their talent.they had not scored much on batting tracks.it was like 150 /2 in one match and 90 in other match.

 

[sweep_shot]

I watched SL chase against AFG the other day and really enjoyed how they went about it. But a tougher challenge awaits them, let’s hope for a good match @sweep_shot @SLLioness

Hoping for a good game.

 

[Mas-LFC]

Bismillah.

Thanks to Nazmul Hossain Opu the nagin el classico began 7/8years ago during the Nidahas trophy. Its a thing now, whether you like it or not, its pretty hilarious, fans enjoy it, take it lightly not like the typical desi narrow minded weirdo.

Let’s go Bangla! Tigers. Lets get them Lankan Lions.

My starting XI.

Tanzi Hasan
Litton Das
Tawhid Hridoy
Shamim Hossain
Nurul Hasan
Jaker Ali
Mahedi Hasan
Rishad Hossain
Nasum Ahmed
Taskin Ahmed
Mustafizur Rahman

Liton Das must open to bring the 5th bowler in. SL has 4/5 right handed batsmen, need the off spinner in instead of another seamer.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

A great chance for SL to assert themselves as the 2nd best Asian side

 

[RidiculousMan]

Bismillah.

Thanks to Nazmul Hossain Opu the nagin el classico began 7/8years ago during the Nidahas trophy. Its a thing now, whether you like it or not, its pretty hilarious, fans enjoy it, take it lightly not like the typical desi narrow minded weirdo.

Let’s go Bangla! Tigers. Lets get them Lankan Lions.

My starting XI.

Tanzi Hasan
Litton Das
Tawhid Hridoy
Shamim Hossain
Nurul Hasan
Jaker Ali
Mahedi Hasan
Rishad Hossain
Nasum Ahmed
Taskin Ahmed
Mustafizur Rahman

Liton Das must open to bring the 5th bowler in. SL has 4/5 right handed batsmen, need the off spinner in instead of another seamer.

Not selecting Miraz was a big mistake

 

[Mas-LFC]

Not selecting Miraz was a big mistake

Not really bro. Miraz is not better bowler than Sheikh Mahedi who has done very well especially bowling mostly in PP, couple of overs. Miraz might be slightly better batsman but Mahedi can hit a few blows too on his day, he played a crucial hand to beat India last asia cup.

In T20s Sheikh Mahedi is better overall.

 

[followed]

It should be a good match but bangladesh's batting seems so awful but their bowling is decent.
Srilankan batting is very good. I always love watching kusal pereira bat.
Bowling is not bat either. They have got all the bases covered.
They can beat evil India. Let's go srilanka.

 

[IAJ]

A great chance for SL to assert themselves as the 2nd best Asian side

Totally agree, they are still not ready to challenge the no.1 team yet; Pakistan. But with hard work you never know.

 

[Mas-LFC]

InshAllah. I believe BD can beat SL because BD has beaten SL recent t20 series in Lanka. Theres not much between them, SL on paper slightly ahead but trust me, dont be shocked if BD wins. BD knows this SL very well, both played alot recent years. Still SL slightly favourites though but it’s who plays better on the day will win.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Totally agree, they are still not ready to challenge the no.1 team yet; Pakistan. But with hard work you never know.

You're right . Pakistan is the best side. They are so strong that their best batsman comes in at #9 and their best bowler opens the batting.

 

[Ali Active]

You're right . Pakistan is the best side. They are so strong that their best batsman comes in at #9 and their best bowler opens the batting.

India is no 1 asian side
followed by pakistan

play 5 match series with bangladesh srilanka afghanistan

7 out of 10 times pak will triumph

 

[Devadwal]

Hoping for srilanka Victory

 

[RidiculousMan]

Not really bro. Miraz is not better bowler than Sheikh Mahedi who has done very well especially bowling mostly in PP, couple of overs. Miraz might be slightly better batsman but Mahedi can hit a few blows too on his day, he played a crucial hand to beat India last asia cup.

In T20s Sheikh Mahedi is better overall.

Miraz is the next all rounder for Bangladesh after Shakib. Would be a good 5th bowler and 7th batter.

 

[sweep_shot]

Bismillah.

Thanks to Nazmul Hossain Opu the nagin el classico began 7/8years ago during the Nidahas trophy. Its a thing now, whether you like it or not, its pretty hilarious, fans enjoy it, take it lightly not like the typical desi narrow minded weirdo.

Let’s go Bangla! Tigers. Lets get them Lankan Lions.

My starting XI.

Tanzi Hasan
Litton Das
Tawhid Hridoy
Shamim Hossain
Nurul Hasan
Jaker Ali
Mahedi Hasan
Rishad Hossain
Nasum Ahmed
Taskin Ahmed
Mustafizur Rahman

Liton Das must open to bring the 5th bowler in. SL has 4/5 right handed batsmen, need the off spinner in instead of another seamer.

I think 3 pacers would be good.

SL play spin well.

 

[Mas-LFC]

I think 3 pacers would be good.

SL play spin well.

Thats some old notion bro, back in the sanga mahela era. All asians play orthodox spin well. But this SL side With 4/5 right handed batmen, they stuggled with Bd spinners recent past. It makes sense to include Mahedi Hasan. Also Dubai overs spin.

 

[sweep_shot]

Thats some old notion bro, back in the sanga mahela era. All asians play orthodox spin well. But this SL side With 4/5 right handed batmen, they stuggled with Bd spinners recent past. It makes sense to include Mahedi Hasan. Also Dubai overs spin.

They better not play 4 bowlers this time.

Spinner or pacer, a 5th specialist bowler is needed.

 

[sweep_shot]

 

[Nikhil_cric]

A lot of that is simply driven by him playing that pull shot much more often and much more efficiently.

Puts bowlers off their lengths and then accesses other areas when they err

 

[jnaveen1980]

May the best team win the match. May the best team be Srilanka

 

[light]

This is SL's game to loose today. They are definitely in form

 

[jnaveen1980]

Anyway Hard pass. Watching guys like Joker Ali in an SL vs BD encounter would be the last thing in my list on a weekend. Best of luck Srilanka.

 

[light]

India is no 1 asian side
followed by pakistan

play 5 match series with bangladesh srilanka afghanistan

7 out of 10 times pak will triumph

Bro relax. Not with your current team. If you play a 10 match series even with an associate, very good chance you guys will loose 3-4 matches ...

 

[zahid01]

I think Sri Lanka will win also will be interesting to see if there is any dew in the ground

 

[Ali Active]

Bro relax. Not with your current team. If you play a 10 match series even with an associate, very good chance you guys will loose 3-4 matches ...

nop lol

 

[Ball Blazer]

Bangladesh have won the toss and have opted to field

 

[sweep_shot]

Bangladesh have won the toss and have opted to field

Awesome.

Easier to chase in Dubai.

 

[Vikram1989]

Bng captian is grinning as soon as he won the toss as though as he has won the match. Sri Lanka captian is devastated. It shows how much the pitch is skewed in favour of chase. Really Dubai stadium authorities have to think about a solution.

 

[Ball Blazer]

Teams

Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan, Saif Hassan, Litton Das (capt, wk), Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka (capt), Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara

 

[sweep_shot]

Teams

Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan, Saif Hassan, Litton Das (capt, wk), Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka (capt), Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara

5 bowlers this time. Nice.

Looks like they dropped Shohan and Rishad for Shoriful and Mahedi. @Mas-LFC

 

[AamchiMumbaikar]

Lanka are in form

 

[light]

5 bowlers this time. Nice.

Looks like they dropped Shohan and Rishad for Shoriful and Mahedi. @Mas-LFC

Why did BD choose Mahedi or Mehedi Mirza? From wtv i saw, Mirza is a much better cricket than this lad

 

[sweep_shot]

Why did BD choose Mahedi or Mehedi Mirza? From wtv i saw, Mirza is a much better cricket than this lad

Probably this is why:

Mahedi: Averages 25.69 with an economy rate of 6.80 (T20I only)
Mehedi Hassan Miraz: Averages 37.05 with an economy rate of 8.55 (T20I only)

 

[BDfanforever]

Probably this is why:

Mahedi: Averages 25.69 with an economy rate of 6.80 (T20I only)
Mehedi Hassan Miraz: Averages 37.05 with an economy rate of 8.55 (T20I only)

Mahedi is one of the leading wicket takers during powerplay that is why. @light

 

[Pakistan150-0]

All the best Bangla tigers

 

[sweep_shot]

Why did BD choose Mahedi or Mehedi Mirza? From wtv i saw, Mirza is a much better cricket than this lad

Probably this is why:

Mahedi: Averages 25.69 with an economy rate of 6.80 (T20I only)
Mehedi Hassan Miraz: Averages 37.05 with an economy rate of 8.55 (T20I only)

Mahedi is one of the leading wicket takers during powerplay that is why. @light

Mahedi is better when it comes to T20 bowling.

However, when it comes to batting, Mehedi Hassan Miraz is miles ahead.

I guess Mahedi plays as a bowler who can bat a bit while Miraz is a full-blown all-rounder.

 

[sweep_shot]

All the best Bangla tigers

Thanks.

Let's see what happens.

 

[sweep_shot]

I don't like this Bangladeshi anthem. I prefer the orchestra one more (the one they used to play before).

This one sounds like classical Indian music.

 

[YousafTheBeast]

TNT Sports 10, lol that’s mad.

 

[AAli98]

Hope the Bengali/Lankan openers last longer than there national anthem

 

[RexRex]

This Bangla anthem makes my ears sore. Sounds like a nursery rhyme.

 

[sweep_shot]

Hope the Bengali/Lankan openers last longer than there national anthem

It is too long. I agree. LOL.

They should trim it. It is ridiculous to have such a long anthem.

 

[RidiculousMan]

No Rishad ?

 

[sweep_shot]

No Rishad ?

Nope.

They dropped him to bring in a pacer. Didn't drop Nasum as he did well last game.

 

[RidiculousMan]

Nope.

They dropped him to bring in a pacer. Didn't drop Nasum as he did well last game.

Drop Mahedi

 

[YousafTheBeast]

Shoriful has to be the tallest Bangladeshi.

 

[Devadwal]

First six against Islam by Mendis

 

[sweep_shot]

Six from Kusal Mendis.

He is in good form.

 

[sweep_shot]

Shoriful has to be the tallest Bangladeshi.

Shoriful, Ebadot, Taskin. All are tall.

Some of the newer generation Bangladeshis are taller and healthier than previous generations. Maybe nutrition is a factor.

 

[Champ_Pal]

Shoriful has to be the tallest Bangladeshi.

A rarity in that part of the world.

 

[Champ_Pal]

150 is enough to beat Bangladesh.

 

[sweep_shot]

Four.

SL - 12/0 (1.4 overs).

 

[Devadwal]

Beautiful drift by Nasum . good over

 

[sweep_shot]

Need to get this Kusal Mendis out.

 

[sweep_shot]

SL - 13/0 (2 overs).

BD need to restrict SL to 150 or less. Keeping them under 140 would be nice.

 

[Devadwal]

No third man otherwise it was simple catch

 

[jnaveen1980]

150 is enough to beat Bangladesh.

Expect the post match comment from fans "If only we had played XXX in place of YYYY we would have beaten them" lol Hearing this for the last 15 to 20 years from their fans.

 

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[LongHorn]

Shoriful is useless

 

[sweep_shot]

150 is enough to beat Bangladesh.

Spoken like a typical misinformed Sanghi.

In Dubai, it is easier to chase. 150 is par here.

 

[Devadwal]

Islam is getting destroyed by Lankan openers

Islam 2 over 25 runs

 

[sweep_shot]

SL - 28/0 (3 overs).

Explosive start.

 

[Champ_Pal]

Spoken like a typical misinformed Sanghi.

In Dubai, it is easier to chase. 150 is par here.

I repeat, 150 is enough to beat Bangladesh. .

 

[YousafTheBeast]

We need a Mankad in this game

 

[Devadwal]

Beautiful shot for 6. Good start

 

[sweep_shot]

Nasum is bowling beautifully. Shoriful is going for runs.

I think Shoriful and pacers need to take pace off the ball. If you use pace here, you are likely to get hammered.

 

[YousafTheBeast]

SL might just win the Asia Cup, again.

 

[sweep_shot]

We need a Mankad in this game

Why?

 

[Usman Chadda]

Sri Lanka doing the right thing, trying to maximize the powerplay here

 

[sweep_shot]

SL - 36/0 (4 overs).

Great start for SL.

 

[Devadwal]

Taskin welcome with a six. Lovely stuff

 

[YousafTheBeast]

Nissanka what a shot

 

[CricVet]

I don't see any swing. The pitch is flat. It will be a high scoring contest unless wicket start behaving differently with the old ball.

 

[sweep_shot]

Another six.

 

[YousafTheBeast]

Why?

Need to spice things up a bit