Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh clash in Asia Cup 2025 super 4, who has the edge?

Sri Lanka and Bangladesh face off in the first Super Four match of Asia Cup 2025 in Dubai. With both teams eyeing a spot in the final, this high-stakes clash will be crucial.

Dubai: Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will face each other in the first Super Four match of the Asia Cup 2023, continuing the growing rivalry between the two teams in the T20I format. India and Pakistan are also vying for a place in the final, making this match crucial for both teams.

Before the Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh match in Dubai tonight, here's a stats preview including head-to-head record and key player statistics.

SL vs BAN Head-to-Head Record

In 20 T20I matches, Sri Lanka holds a slight edge, winning 11 matches to Bangladesh's 9, although Bangladesh has been performing better recently.

In the last three matches, Bangladesh won by comfortable margins twice by 83 runs in Dambulla and by 8 wickets in Colombo while Sri Lanka won by 7 wickets in Pallekele.

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Probable Playing XI

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

Bangladesh (BAN): Tanzeed Hasan Tamim, Liton Das (c & wk), Saif Hassan, Towhid Hridoy, Zakir Ali, Shamim Hossain, Nurul Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed

Pitch Report

This pitch is difficult for batsmen to play their shots. Their strike rate in this edition of the Asia Cup in Dubai has been only 109.26. The pitch is slow, favoring spinners, and according to the weather forecast, it is expected to be hot in the evening.

Streaming and Broadcast Details

In India, the match will start at 8 PM and will be broadcast on television by Sony Sports Network. Fans can use the SonyLIV app and website for online streaming.

In other countries, the Asia Cup 2025 match will be available on the following channels: TNT Sports and Discovery+ in the UK; Willow TV in the USA; Gazi TV, T Sports, RabbitHole, etc. in Bangladesh; and ESPN networks and local TV/OTT platforms in other regions.

Both Teams Squad

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wicketkeeper), Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka (captain), Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara, Nuwanidu Fernando, Binura Fernando, Chamika Karunaratne, Janith Liyanage, Matheesha Pathirana, Mahesh Theekshana.

Bangladesh: Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Liton Das (wicketkeeper/captain), Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Zakir Ali, Nurul Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Shoriful Islam, Parvez Hossain Emon, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mehidy Hasan.