Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by six wickets thanks to a strong batting in the fifth match of the Asia Cup 2025. Played at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, Sri Lanka comfortably chased down the 140-run target with 32 balls to spare.

Match Highlights

  • Sri Lanka chased 140 runs in 17.2 overs.
  • Pathum Nissanka scored a half-century (50 runs off 34 balls, 6 fours, 1 six).
  • Kamil Mishara remained unbeaten on 46 runs to guide his team to victory.
  • Bangladesh lost their first three wickets for just 23 runs.
  • Zakir Ali and Shamim Hossain’s 86-run partnership stabilized Bangladesh’s innings.
  • Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to field first.
Sri Lanka Beat Bangladesh

First Innings – Bangladesh’s Struggle

After losing the toss, Bangladesh had a disastrous start. Both openers, Tanzid Hasan and Parvez Hossain Emon were dismissed without scoring leaving the team at 2/2. Towhid Hridoy was run out for 8.

Captain Litton Das made 28 runs off 26 balls but was dismissed by spinner Wanindu Hasaranga. By the end of nine overs, Bangladesh were struggling at 53/5 and a competitive total seemed unlikely.

However, Zakir Ali (41 runs) and Shamim Hossain (42 runs) put together a crucial 86-run stand for the sixth wicket lifting the total to 139/5 in 20 overs.

Second Innings – Sri Lanka’s Smart Chase

Sri Lanka’s start to the chase was also not special and Kusal Mendis was dismissed in the second over for just three runs. However, Pathum Nissanka and Kamil Mishara batted responsibly. The two put up a brilliant partnership of 85 runs which changed the map of the match.

Sri Lanka’s Smart Chase

Nissanka took an aggressive approach and scored 50 runs in just 34 balls, which included 6 fours and 1 six. He was dismissed by Mahedi Hasan in the 11th over. Kamil Mishara, on the other hand, played a confident innings of unbeaten 46 runs (32 balls, 4 fours, 2 sixes) and took the team to the target.

Key Performers

  • Pathum Nissanka: 50 runs (34 balls)
  • Kamil Mishara: 46* runs (32 balls)
  • Shamim Hossain: 42 runs (34 balls)
  • Zakir Ali: 41 runs (41 balls)
  • Wanindu Hasaranga: 2 wickets for 25 runs
  • Mehidy Hasan: 2 wickets for 29 runs

Scorecard (Summary)

TeamRuns/OversTop Batting PerformersTop Bowling Performers
Bangladesh139/5 (20)Shamim Hossain 42, Zakir Ali 41Hasaranga 2/25, Thushara 1/21
Sri Lanka140/4 (17.2)Nissanka 50, Mishara 46*Mehidy Hasan 2/29

Result

Sri Lanka strengthened their position in the Asia Cup with this convincing victory while Bangladesh once again struggled under the pressure of a fragile batting lineup.