Bangladesh will face Sri Lanka in Match 5 of the Asia Cup 2025 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. Both teams will be looking to gain momentum in the group stage and strengthen their chances of reaching the knockout rounds.
Probable Playing XIs
Bangladesh (BAN): –
Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Litton Das, Tawhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman
Sri Lanka (SL): –
Janith Liyanage, Kamil Mishara, Nuwanidu Fernando, Pathum Nissanka, Chamika Karunaratne, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Binura Fernando, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara
Head-to-Head Stats
In their last five Asia Cup encounters, Sri Lanka have won 4 matches, while Bangladesh secured 4 victories, showing how competitive this rivalry has been over the years.
Pitch Report
The pitch at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi usually favors batters once they settle in, but pacers get early assistance under lights. Spinners also enjoy some grip as the match progresses, making it a surface that offers a fair contest between bat and ball. A score around 160–170 is often considered competitive in T20Is here.
Weather Forecast
Abu Dhabi is expected to have clear skies with temperatures around 34–36°C. Humidity will be on the higher side at around 60–65%, but there is no forecast of rain, ensuring a full game.
Prediction
Sri Lanka enter the contest with experience and depth in both batting and bowling, making them slight favorites. However, Bangladesh’s young talents and aggressive batting order could turn the tables if they click on the day. Overall, Sri Lanka hold a narrow edge, but expect a close battle in Match 5 of Asia Cup 2025.
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