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. The Super 4s kick off with a cracker! 🤩Watch #SLvBAN TONIGHT 7 PM onwards, LIVE on the Sony Sports Network TV channels & Sony LIV.#SonySportsNetwork #DPWorldAsiaCup2025 pic.twitter.com/mJSm9QZIxF— Sony Sports Network (@SonySportsNetwk) September 20, 2025 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.
