Bangladesh Vs Sri Lanka Highlights, T20 Asia Cup 2025: BAN Win Nail-Biter By 4 Wickets

Welcome to the live coverage of the Bangladesh Vs Sri Lanka clash at the 2025 Asia Cup taking place at the Dubai International Stadium, Dubai on Saturday, September 20.

Dubai’s tracks have turned into a spinner’s paradise in this Asia Cup. With 53.6% of the overs bowled by spinners so far, these surfaces are among the slowest in any multi-team T20 tournament held in the UAE, making wrist and finger spin a key weapon for teams looking to control the middle overs.

These two sides have played against each other eight times in T20Is since 2024 and they've won four each, which shows that both teams will have equal chance to win the clash.

The Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 match will be live-streamed on the SonyLIV app and website in India.

The match will be televised live on the Sony Sports 1 and Sony Sports 5 channels. For Hindi commentary, fans can watch the match on Sony Sports 3; Sony Sports 4 will provide Tamil and Telugu commentary.

Bangladesh have won the toss and elected to bowl first. "We'll bowl first. When I saw the first leg, all the matches were won by the teams batting second. Also, unsure about the pitch. We are excited to play the game." Litton Das said.

"I would have done the same thing but the pitch is on the dry side. It's a used pitch, doesn't matter if we bat. Lot of young players have come into the side since 2021 they and are now maturing." Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanaka said.

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

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

The players are out for the national anthems. But before that, a moment's silence in memory of Dunith Wellalage's father, who sadly passed away on Thursday.

Sri Lankan openers Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis are walking to the middle. Shoriful Islam with the new ball for Bangladesh. A slip in place.

Let's get started!

A six in the very first over for Kusal Mendis. It was onto the pads, Mendis picks it up and flicks it away over deep mid-wicket for a flat six. Just sails over the ropes.

Sri Lanka are off to a flying start! Pathum Nissanka is timing the ball beautifully, already 14 off just 7 deliveries, while Kusal Mendis is holding firm at the other end with 14 from 11 balls. The pair are rotating strike well and punishing anything loose, setting up a strong foundation in the powerplay.

Gone! Big breakthrough for Bangladesh! Taskin Ahmed strikes back, and Nissanka is gone for 14 off 7. A length ball on leg stump, Nissanka attempts a flick, but it sails high into the deep mid-wicket region. Saif Hassan positions himself perfectly and completes the catch. Sri Lanka’s opening stand is broken, and Bangladesh will be buzzing after removing one half of the dangerous opening duo.

Bangladesh strikes again! Both Sri Lankan openers are back in the pavilion. Mahedi Hasan celebrates with uncontainable energy after a well-executed dismissal. A fuller delivery on the stumps, Mendis tries to sweep but gets a top edge that flies to deep backward square leg.

Another wicket for Bangladesh! Kamil Mishara’s innings comes to an end on just 5 runs after a cautious start. Mahedi Hasan delivers a length ball that straightens sharply onto middle stump. Mishara attempts a reverse sweep but misses completely, and the stumps are rattled. That’s Mahedi Hasan’s second wicket of the innings, proving to be an inspired choice for Bangladesh.

Sri Lanka are trying to rebuild after losing their early wickets. Dasun Shanaka is leading the charge with a brisk 18 off 13 balls, while Kusal Perera chips in with 12 off 14 deliveries. The pair are rotating strike and looking to accelerate gradually, but Bangladesh bowlers are keeping things tight in the middle overs.

Gone! A length ball outside off, dipping slightly, and Perera attempts a cut but under-edges it straight to the keeper. There’s a brief hesitation over a potential review, but the spike clearly shows the edge. Another key wicket falls for Sri Lanka, leaving them searching for stability in the middle overs. Bangladesh’s bowlers are applying excellent pressure, keeping the scoreboard in check.

Dasun Shanaka leads the charge with a solid 41 off 27 balls, looking confident and aggressive, while Charith Asalanka is providing support with a quick 16 off 8. The duo is rotating strike and finding gaps, trying to steady the innings. Bangladesh’s bowlers are keeping the pressure on, but Sri Lanka is gradually accelerating toward a competitive total in the middle overs.

RUN OUT! Charith Asalanka 16 – Mustafizur Rahman creates the breakthrough

Bangladesh strikes again with a smart fielding effort! Asalanka skys a back-of-length delivery toward deep mid-wicket. The fielder misses the catch initially but recovers brilliantly, throwing accurately to the stumps. Asalanka is run out after completing just 1 run.

Bangladesh strikes once more! Mustafizur delivers a full and wide ball, tempting Mendis to go for a big shot down the ground. He gets a top edge, sending the ball skyward, and Litton Das positions himself perfectly to complete the catch. Mendis departs on 1.

Another Wicket falls! Mustafizur delivers a full off-cutter targeting the fourth stump. Hasaranga attempts a big shot through the line but only manages to top-edge it. Tanzid Hasan positions himself perfectly at long-off to take the catch.

SIX! Dasun Shanaka Ends the Innings on a High – Taskin Ahmed bowls a slower bouncer, but Shanaka reads it perfectly. Waiting deep in his crease, he pulls it over deep square for a huge six. Sri Lanka finish strongly with a total of 168/7, giving themselves a competitive score to defend. The innings ends on a thrilling note, with Shanaka leading the charge in the final overs.

We'll be back after a break.

Nuwan Thushara to Tanzid Hasan, OUT Bowled!! What a peach to start with! Thushara delivers a deceptive slower off-cutter on a length, and Tanzid charges down looking to loft it away. The ball grips, sneaks past the bat, and crashes into the top of off-stump. Off-stump cartwheels! Dream start for Sri Lanka as Thushara strikes early.

Chasing 169 for victory, Bangladesh need a strong start. They have lost an early wicket in the process but Bangla Tigers bat deep and that could be beneficial in the run-chase.

Litton Das was dismissed in the Powerplay as Sri Lanka scalped tonight's second BAN wicket. However, the Bangla Tigers have raced to 82/2 in 10 overs with Saif Hassan playing a prominent role in the run chase.

Score after 10 overs

BAN 82-2

Saif Hassan will be key for Bangladesh if they are to reach that target of 169 against Sri Lanka. The batter has reached his fifty and is looking in ominous form with SL bowlers feeling the heat in Dubai.

Score after 12 overs

BAN 97-2

Oh! The big fish is out and Sri Lanka are over the moon. Saif Hassan has given his wicket away here (61) with Hasaranga striking again. Just as we thought BAN were fighting their way back, SL strike to level things in this match.

Towhid Hridoy brings up a fine half-century! What a composed knock this has been under pressure. He reaches his fifty in just 33 balls, mixing clean strokes with smart running between the wickets. The right-hander has anchored Bangladesh’s chase beautifully, keeping the scoreboard moving and punishing anything loose. Shamim Hossain, at the other end, is still finding his rhythm, but with Hridoy in full flow, Bangladesh look well on track in this chase.

Score after 17 overs

BAN 145/3

Bangladesh inch closer to the target as Shamim Hossain breaks free with a couple of boundaries, while Towhid Hridoy continues to anchor from the other end. With 12 runs needed off 12 balls, the equation is finely balanced. Sri Lanka will still believe they can create pressure with tight lines in the death overs, but Bangladesh have two set batters at the crease.

Bangladesh suffer a huge blow! Hridoy misses a low full-toss, swings hard, and misses completely. The ball strikes him on the back thigh in line with leg-stump, and the umpire raises the finger. Hridoy reviews immediately but the decision stands – three reds on the DRS.

Score after 18.3 overs

BAN 159/4

Bangladesh Win! – What a nail-biter! Nasum Ahmed tries to sneak a single off a short-of-length delivery outside off, dabbing it to gully. Dasun Shanaka fields brilliantly and goes for a direct-hit at the striker’s end. Shamim Hossain had already given up, anticipating the throw, but it just misses the stumps! Bangladesh scramble home and seal a dramatic Super Four victory.