Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka: The 5th match of the Asia Cup 2025 will see Sri Lanka commencing their campaign against Bangladesh. Charith Asalanka and his men aim to extend their 7th championship title in the Asia Cup.
This is the second instance where these two teams will face off against each other in Asia Cup matches played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium (DICS).
On the other side, Bangladesh, under Litton Das’s leadership, is keen to lift their first-ever Asia Cup trophy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The Tigers started the tournament on a winning note by securing a 7-wicket victory over Hong Kong and are on the verge of sealing a spot in Super Fours.
The head-to-head stats, weather forecast, pitch conditions, and the expected playing XI combination help to predict the winner of the forthcoming BAN vs SL match.
BAN vs SL Asia Cup 2025 Match 05 Details
- Date: September 13
- Day: Saturday
- Timings: 08 pm (Indian Standard Time) / 06:30 pm (Local Time)
- Tournament Stage: Group Stage
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium (DICS), in Dubai (UAE)
- Seating Limit: Upto 25,000
Head-to-Head Stats of Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka: In T20Is and Asia Cup
Sri Lanka has been highly dominant against Bangladesh in the T20I cricket and the Asia Cup tournaments as well. Here are the in-depth head-to-head stats listed below in tabular form:
T20I Cricket Records:
| Information | Bangladesh | Sri Lanka |
| Total T20I Matches (BAN vs SL) | 20 | 20 |
| Winnings | 8 | 12 |
| No Result | 0 | 0 |
| Winnings at Home | 2 | 3 |
| Winnings Away | 5 | 6 |
| Winnings at Neutral Venue | 1 | 3 |
| Highest Total | 215/5 in 19.4 overs (in March 2019) | 214/6 in 20 overs (in March 2018) |
| Lowest Total | 83 all-out in 15.5 overs (in September 2007) | 94 all-out in 15.2 overs (in July 2025) |
Asia Cup (Both ODIs and T20Is):
| Information | Bangladesh | Sri Lanka |
| BAN vs SL Total Matches Played in the Asia Cup (ODIs and T20Is) | 17 | 17 |
| Winnings | 14 | 3 |
| Highest Innings Total in Asia Cup ODI (BAN vs SL) | 261 all-out in 49.3 overs (in September 2018) | 312/4 in 50 overs (in June 2010) |
| Lowest Innings Total in Asia Cup ODI (BAN vs SL) | 118/8 in 45 overs (in November 1988) | 124 all-out in 35.2 overs (in September 2018) |
| Highest Innings Total in Asia Cup T20I (BAN vs SL) | 183/7 in 20 overs (in September 2022) | 184/8 in 19.2 overs (in September 2022) |
| Lowest Innings Total in Asia Cup T20I (BAN vs SL) | 147/7 in 20 overs (in February 2016) | 124/8 in 20 overs (in February 2016) |
T20I Asia Cup Record:
| Information | Bangladesh | Sri Lanka |
| BAN vs SL Total Matches Played in T20I Asia Cup | 2 | 2 |
| Winnings | 1 | 1 |
| Highest Innings Total in T20I Asia Cup (BAN vs SL) | 183/7 in 20 overs (in Asia Cup 2022) | 184/8 in 19.2 overs (in Asia Cup 2022) |
| Lowest Innings Total in Asia Cup T20I (BAN vs SL) | 147/7 in 20 overs (in Asia Cup 2016) | 124/8 in 20 overs (in Asia Cup 2016) |
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka: Previous Clash at DICS in T20I Asia Cup
Back in 2022, Sri Lanka claimed a thrilling 2-wicket victory against Bangladesh in the group stages of the Asia Cup, while chasing a 184-run target at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Ebadot Hossain’s contributions of 3/51 in 4 overs went in vain for Bangladesh, with Sri Lankan opener Kusal Mendis’s 37-ball-60-runs (including 4 fours and 3 sixes) leading his team from the front to accomplish the above-par target.
Weather Forecast Reports in Dubai for BAN vs SL Asia Cup 2025
- Temperature: 33 °C to 36 °C
- Humidity: 51%
- Dew Point: 23°
- Cloud Cover: NIL
- Chances of Severe Rainfall: 0%
Dubai Cricket Stadium Pitch Conditions
The spin-friendly pitches at Dubai International cricket stadium offer a low to medium scoring affair between the two sides. Initially, pacers benefit from the new ball in powerplay overs.
However, the fair contest between the bat and ball guarantees an intriguing match, where pressure will be built on both sides. In simpler words, the pitch doesn’t favor batting or bowling over one another.
Therefore, the toss-winning captain should ensure that their team is tactically strong and be ready either to set totals or chase competitive targets.
What Could Be the Predicted Playing XI Combination for Bangladesh and Sri Lanka?
The following playing XI for Bangladesh and Sri Lanka ensures a proper depth in the batting and bowling attack:
Bangladesh Predicted Playing XI vs Sri Lanka:
- Tanzid Hasan Tamim: Batter
- Parvez Hossain Emon: Batter (Second choice as a wicketkeeper)
- Litton Das (Captain): Batter (Main choice as a wicketkeeper)
- Towhid Hridoy: Batter
- Shamim Hossain Patwari: Spin Bowling All-Rounder
- Jaker Ali: Batter (Third choice as a wicketkeeper)
- Mahedi Hasan: Spin Bowling All-Rounder
- Rishad Hossain: Spin Bowler
- Taskin Ahmed: Fast Bowler
- Tanzim Hasan Sakib: Fast Bowler
- Mustafizur Rahman: Fast Bowler
Sri Lanka Predicted Playing XI vs Bangladesh:
- Pathum Nissanka: Batter
- Kusal Perera: Batter (Second choice as wicketkeeper)
- Kusal Mendis: Batter (Main choice as wicketkeeper)
- Charith Asalanka (Captain): Spin Bowling All-rounder
- Kamindu Mendis: Spin Bowling All-rounder
- Dasun Shanaka: Pace Bowling All-rounder
- Wanindu Hasaranga: Spin Bowling All-rounder
- Maheesh Theekshana: Spin Bowler
- Matheesha Pathirana: Fast Bowler
- Dushmantha Chameera: Fast Bowler
- Nuwan Thushara: Fast Bowler
Winner Prediction for Asia Cup 2025 Match 05: Bangladesh or Sri Lanka?
Despite both teams having equal chances of winning the upcoming 5th match of the Asia Cup 2025, Sri Lanka holds a slight edge over Bangladesh due to their superior head-to-head record.
Overall, the team that has the right mix of firepower in batting and a formidable bowling attack, added with a proper mix of spin and pace bowling all-round options, can certainly win the forthcoming clash.