Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh: The 13th match of the Asia Cup 2025 starts with the Super Four stages, where Bangladesh will face off against Sri Lanka.
Recently, Sri Lanka defeated Afghanistan by 6 wickets, which cleared the route for Bangladesh to progress from the group stages into the super fours.
Also, with clear weather conditions and familiar pitch qualities in Dubai, both teams are set to have a fresh start in the Super Fours. Let’s predict the winner by analyzing the head-to-head records and their possible playing XI combination.
SL vs BAN Super Four Asia Cup 2025 Match Details
- T20I Match Number: 3467
- Asia Cup 2025 Stages: Super Fours (Group B1 vs Group B2)
- Date: September 20, 2025
- Day: Saturday
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai
- Seating Limit: 25,000 (Maximum)
- Timings:
- Local: 06:30 pm
- Sri Lanka: 08 pm
- Bangladesh: 08:30 pm
- India: 08 pm
- Live Streaming and TV Channels:
| Country | TV Channel | Live Streaming |
| Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC) | SLRC digital platform |
| Bangladesh | Gazi TV | Tofee app and Rabbithole (App and website) |
| India | Sony Sports | SonyLiv App and Website |
Sri Lanka and Bangladesh’s Performance in the Group B Stages
Here is how Sri Lanka and Bangladesh concluded the group stages and earned a spot in the Super Fours of the Asia Cup 2025:
| Team | Won | Points | Net-Run-Rate |
| Sri Lanka (1st Position) | 3 out of 3 matches | 6 Points | +1.278 |
| Bangladesh (2nd Position) | 2 out of 3 matches | 4 Points | -0.270 |
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Head-to-Head: T20Is and Asia Cup
Sri Lanka maintains its domination over Bangladesh in T20I cricket, and here is a detailed analysis of their rivalry in Asia Cups as well:
SL vs BAN T20I Cricket Records:
| Matches Played | 21 |
| Won | Sri Lanka: 13, and Bangladesh: 8 |
| Winnings At Home | Sri Lanka: 3, and Bangladesh: 2 |
| Winnings Away | Sri Lanka: 6, and Bangladesh: 5 |
| Winnings at Neutral Venue | Sri Lanka: 4, and Bangladesh: 1 |
| Highest Total | Sri Lanka: 214 (in 2018), and Bangladesh: 215 (in 2019) |
| Lowest Total | Sri Lanka: 94 (in 2025),and Bangladesh: 83 (in 2007) |
Asia Cup Records in T20I Format:
| Matches Played (in T20I Asia Cups) | 3 |
| Won | Sri Lanka: 2, and Bangladesh: 1 |
| Highest Total | Sri Lanka: 184/8 (in 2022), and Bangladesh: 183/7 (in 2022) |
| Lowest Total | Sri Lanka: 124/8 (in 2016), and Bangladesh: 139/5 (in 2025) |
| Winnings Batting First | Sri Lanka: 1,and Bangladesh: 1 |
| Winnings Batting Second | Sri Lanka: 1, and Bangladesh: 0 |
Dubai Latest Weather Reports Ahead of SL vs BAN Super Four Asia Cup 2025
The temperature during the match ranges between 30 °C and 34 °C, with 54% humidity and a wind speed of up to 13 km/hr in Dubai. There will be a complete 20-over contest between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh without any chance of rainfall.
Dubai International Cricket Stadium Pitches for SL vs BAN Asia Cup 2025 Super Four
The pitches at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium have offered low to medium scoring contests during the Asia Cup 2025. In the ongoing tournament, the chasing teams have won 3 out of 5 matches at this venue.
Toss Winning Captain’s Decision During SL vs BAN Super Four Asia Cup 2025
Based on the recent outcomes, the toss-winning captain of Sri Lanka or Bangladesh should prefer chasing targets. This is because the batters will have a challenging task to accumulate runs in the powerplay and middle overs against pacers and spinners, respectively. A score between 130 and 160 can prove to be competitive for both sides at this venue.
Predicted Playing XI Combination for Super Fours: Bangladesh and Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are likely to follow their same playing XI combination following the success of their last group stage match:
Sri Lanka Predicted XI in Super Four vs Bangladesh:
| S.No | Player | Role |
| 1. | Pathum Nissanka | Batter |
| 2. | Kusal Mendis | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| 3. | Kamil Mishra | Batter |
| 4. | Kusal Perera | Batter |
| 5. | Charith Asalanka (Captain) | All-Rounder |
| 6. | Dasun Shanaka | All-Rounder |
| 7. | Kamindu Mendis | All-Rounder |
| 8. | Wanindu Hasaranga | All-Rounder |
| 9. | Dunith Wellalage | All-Rounder |
| 10. | Dushmantha Chameera | Bowler |
| 11. | Nuwan Thushara | Bowler |
Bangladesh Predicted XI in Super Four vs Sri Lanka:
| S.No | Player | Role |
| 1. | Tanzid Hasan Tamim | Batter |
| 2. | Litton Das (Captain) | Wicketkeeper and Batter |
| 3. | Saif Hassan | Batter |
| 4. | Towhid Hridoy | Batter |
| 5. | Jaker Ali | Batter |
| 6. | Shamim Hossain | All-Rounder |
| 7. | Nurul Hasan | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| 8. | Nasum Ahmed | Bowler |
| 9. | Rishad Hossain | Bowler |
| 10. | Mustafizur Rahman | Bowler |
| 11. | Taskin Ahmed | Bowler |
Winner Prediction Asia Cup 2025 Super Four: Sri Lanka or Bangladesh?
While the head-to-head records and recent form enhance Sri Lanka’s winning chances, Bangladesh’s proven ability to come back from their failures makes them the favorites to win the forthcoming match.
Overall, a strong spin bowling attack and batters with high scoring intent become essential for any team to win matches on a tricky surface at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.