Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by six wickets in their opening match of Asia Cup 2025 at Abu Dhabi. The win came comfortably with 5.2 overs to spare.
Key Moments
- Bangladesh scored 139/5 in their 20 overs. At one stage, they were struggling badly, down to 53/5.
- Shamim Hossain (42)* and Jaker Ali (41) put together an impressive rescue with an 86-run partnership for the sixth wicket.
Sri Lanka’s Strong Chase
- Sri Lanka’s batters never panicked. Pathum Nissanka hit a half-century, and Kamil Mishara played well, especially after a dropped chance.
- The bowling from Sri Lanka was outstanding. Nuwan Thushara and Dushmantha Chameera bowled maiden overs to start. Wanindu Hasaranga also took key wickets.
What It Means
- This dominant win signals Sri Lanka’s strong start in Group B.
- Bangladesh will need to win big in their next match if they want to stay in contention.