Sri Lanka (140/4) defeat Bangladesh (139/5) comfortably by 6 wickets in Match 05 of Asia Cup 2025

[Nikhil_cric]

Problem for BD is they didn't punish full and short balls in the PP.

PP by length

Full - 0/11 off 10 balls
Good - 2/7 off 15 balls
Short - 0/12 off 11 balls

SL,on the other hand, successfully attacked anything full or short by BD seamers in the first 7 overs

Full - 0/9 off 5 balls
Good - 1/9 off 15 balls
Short - 0/28 off 16 balls

 

[sweep_shot]

Why is Kusal perera batting at #4? He should open. He used to open.

 

[RidiculousMan]

Nissanka is a regular in T20 also.

Mishara is new to international cricket. He is yet to make his ODI debut.

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123 SR isn't great in today's cricket. But Nissanka batted much better today

 

[sweep_shot]

115/2.

25 to win.

 

[Champ_Pal]

LOL @ Bangladesh.

Lankan lions mauling them badly.

 

[Devadwal]

NRR is also important so SL needs to win as early as they can . NRR of team Nagin dance going to be very low

 

[Mesozoic]

Sri Lanka are easily the second best T20 team in Asia right now. They have some stroke making batters who are not scared of playing aggressively and their bowling is pretty decent too.

On true wickets, they'll beat Pak/BD/Afg most of the time in this format.

 

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[sweep_shot]

Wicket.

123/3.

17 to win.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Sri Lanka are easily the second best T20 team in Asia right now. They have some stroke making batters who are not scared of playing aggressively and their bowling is pretty decent too.

On true wickets, they'll beat Pak/BD/Afg most of the time in this format.

Across formats, they are the 2nd best side. Not sure about T20 's specifically.

 

[Markhor]

Stone dead LBW, not sure why that got turned down.

 

[sweep_shot]

These tiger dolls are so cringy. Are they 5-year olds? Why would you bring in dolls?

Bangladesh should change the mascot from tiger to a goat. Tiger is an overrated animal with not much utility. Goat is an animal with multiple utilities.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Stone dead LBW, not sure why that got turned down.

2nd call overturned off Faisal Afridi today.

 

[sweep_shot]

Mishara is on 42*. Can he reach his fifty? He played well.

 

[sweep_shot]

Out.

Shanaka departs.

126/4.

 

[Champ_Pal]

These tiger dolls are so cringy. Are they 5-year olds? Why would you bring in dolls?

Bangladesh should change the mascot from tiger to a goat. Tiger is an overrated animal with not much utility. Goat is an animal with multiple utilities.

A Snake suits them even better.

 

[sweep_shot]

Six!

4 to win.

 

[sweep_shot]

Sri Lankan fat fans are dancing. They are getting some exercise.

I like SL's jersey. Great design.

 

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All over.

SL win by 6 wickets.

Well played.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Srilanka has minnowbashed Bangladesh.

 

[Devadwal]

SL chased down 140 in 14.4 overs against team Nagin dance.

Congratulations

TEam nagin dance one step closer to Book the flight to Dhaka

 

[nish_mate]

Athar switched on his whinny cry mode yet?

Congrats to the Lankan lions- pummelled the pretenders.

 

[Hellion]

Liton looks so defeated. Feel really bad for him. Can't be easy to captain this donkey herd.

 

[sweep_shot]

Points table after today's game:

 

[jnaveen1980]

Liton looks so defeated. Feel really bad for him. Can't be easy to captain this donkey herd.

They can never compete in T20. They just have to gloat about odd bilateral win where teams play B team C team. In a serious competition they will get pummelled almost all the time.

 

[Champ_Pal]

Bangladesh one foot already in Dhaka.

 

[nish_mate]

Bangladesh one foot already in Dhaka.

That's why brother Liton looks so crestfallen.....

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

I expected Sri Lanka to win but not this comprehensively

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Tough to see Bangladesh in Super Fours now. Their NRR will take a hit because of this loss and them not punishing Hong Kong doesn't help either

And all this is if they beat Afghanistan

 

[sweep_shot]

Equations now:

- If SL beat Afghanistan, BD-AFG game becomes a knockout game. NRR no longer remains a factor.

- If Afghanistan beat SL, BD have to win by a huge margin to have a superior NRR. So, BD need SL to beat Afghanistan ideally.

 

[Asif321]

Bangladesh will lose to afghans also . Game over Bangbros

 

[sweep_shot]

Bangladesh will lose to afghans also . Game over Bangbros

Afghans are definitely favorites. But, BD have to try.

 

[charlie007]

These tiger dolls are so cringy. Are they 5-year olds? Why would you bring in dolls?

Bangladesh should change the mascot from tiger to a goat. Tiger is an overrated animal with not much utility. Goat is an animal with multiple utilities.

I agree, given how they turn up for sacrifice against half decent teams, it’ll be very apt. At least they’re of utility for the other team.

 

[JaDed]

New crop of BD players didn’t develop as well as their talent, still got time but with hardly any remarkable domestic setup it would be tough for them to be in top3 in Asia.

 

[Rana]

Afghans are definitely favorites. But, BD have to try.

Bat first

Score 160, it’s over for AFG

Bowl first, get Atal and Zadran early, they won’t even cross 140

 

[sweep_shot]

Bat first

Score 160, it’s over for AFG

Bowl first, get Atal and Zadran early, they won’t even cross 140

Yes. Let's see what happens.

I think they should bat first if they win the toss. Harder to chase against Afghanistani spinners.

 

[Rana]

Yes. Let's see what happens.

I think they should bat first if they win the toss. Harder to chase against Afghanistani spinners.

Did you bring Nasum?

He should be in the team. Rishad is bowling tripe

 

[Raja Ishtiaq]

Bangladesh currently the odd one out

Meaning the only recognised team who have lost their first real test.

But don't worry Bangladesh we will join you tomorrow given how hopeless we are

 

[The Bald Eagle]

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Sri Lanka manage to step it up in the Asia Cup. They were nowhere near the favorites in 2022 either. Last year too they made the final. They looked good today.

 

[sweep_shot]

Did you bring Nasum?

He should be in the team. Rishad is bowling tripe

Yes. Nasum is in the squad. Yet to get any game.

I think he should play over Mahedi. I agree.

 

[cricketmania22]

And Pakistan just lost a series against this Bangladeshi team. What a joke of a team we are.

 

[RidiculousMan]

I expected Sri Lanka to win but not this comprehensively

I hoped that I didn't had to see and say this but Bangladesh man has been poor for so many years in big games. It's not only disappointing but also getting frustrating as a Cricket fan.

They are not newbies or associate level team yet they behave like one in these big events.

 

[Rana]

And Pakistan just lost a series against this Bangladeshi team. What a joke of a team we are.

Was this you when Pakistan beat West Indies and Afghanistan in their home after that?

 

[RidiculousMan]

And Pakistan just lost a series against this Bangladeshi team. What a joke of a team we are.

Bangladesh have flattened many teams at home. Even New Zealand recently lost to them. They have whitewashed teams in T20Is at home.

They are a force at home in those Dhaka and Mirpur pitches. But it's also one of the reasons why they get exposed away when they find different pitches.

 

[cricketmania22]

Was this you when Pakistan beat West Indies and Afghanistan in their home after that?

Irrelevant. Pakistan lost a series against Bangladesh and Sri Lanka thrashed that Bangladesh team. No childish Bollywood images would change that fact!

 

[cricketmania22]

Bangladesh have flattened many teams at home. Even New Zealand recently lost to them. They have whitewashed teams in T20Is at home.

They are a force at home in those Dhaka and Mirpur pitches. But it's also one of the reasons why they get exposed away when they find different pitches.

Pitches in UAE so far closely resemble to pitches in Dhaka. They are slow, low and aid spinners.

 

[Rana]

Pitches in UAE so far closely resemble to pitches in Dhaka. They are slow, low and aid spinners.

Bongiya na maar

 

[cricketmania22]

Bongiya na maar

Tujhey kab Mara main nay?

 

[Rana]

Tujhey kab Mara main nay?

Tere Rizwan aur Babar T20 main nahi Aa rahe! Get over it!

 

[cricketmania22]

Tere Rizwan aur Babar T20 main nahi Aa rahe! Get over it!

If anyone has to get over Rizwan and Babar it’s YOU! They live rent free in your head.

 

[Rana]

If anyone has to get over Rizwan and Babar it’s YOU! They live rent free in your head.

No, it’s you losers who can’t seem to move on and are desperate to bring a Pakistan back to that depressing era!

 

[cricketmania22]

No, it’s you losers who can’t seem to move on and are desperate to bring a Pakistan back to that depressing era!

You live in your own zero iq bubble! You are right about your depression and need to see a shrink!

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Mishara Guides Sri Lanka to Opening Win Over Bangladesh​

Sri Lanka began their Asia Cup 2025 campaign with a confident six-wicket victory over Bangladesh in Dubai, reaching the 140-run target with 32 balls to spare. Opting to bowl first, Sri Lanka restricted Bangladesh to 139 for 5 despite a strong sixth-wicket stand.

Bangladesh slipped to 11 for 3 before Jaker Ali (41* off 34) and Shamim Hossain (42* off 34) steadied the innings with a record partnership, helping their side post a respectable total.Wanindu Hasaranga led the bowling effort with 2 for 20, while early strikes from Nuwan Thushara and Dushmantha Chameera set the tone.

In the chase, Pathum Nissanka anchored the top order with a brisk 50 from 34 balls, striking six fours and a six. The spotlight, however, belonged to Kamil Mishara, who followed his unbeaten knock in the previous match with a composed 46 not out from 32 deliveries, guiding Sri Lanka home and earning Player of the Match honours.

Sri Lanka finished on 140 for 4 in 14.4 overs, underlining their chasing strength and collecting two valuable points in Group B.