Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka live streaming: After a comfortable win against Hong Kong, Bangladesh will face a far sterner test when they take on Sri Lanka in a Group B meeting of the Asia Cup in Abu Dhabi on Friday. Sri Lanka are six-time champions, while Bangladesh are yet to win the continental showdown. The contest will also play a key role in deciding the fate of top two, considering the countries are clubbed alongside Afghanistan, who have gradually emerged as a strong force in the region.
Bangladesh's campaign got off to a steady seven-wicket win over Hong Kong on Wednesday, with skipper Litton Das playing a composed knock of 59. Despite the big margin of victory, the performance did expose a few areas of concern, particularly in bowling. Pacer Taskin Ahmed and leg-spinner Rishad Hossain leaked runs despite picking two wickets each. Bangladesh, however, can't afford the same lapses against Sri Lanka.
The islanders, led by Charith Asalanka, have quietly built a formidable unit combining top-order solidity with middle-order power and a spin attack tailor-made for UAE conditions. Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis and Kusal Perera provide stability at the top, while Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka and Kamindu Mendis add depth and finishing ability.
Sri Lanka have also recalled middle-order batter Janith Liyanage, handing him a T20I return after three years. The 30-year-old, who struck a match-winning 70 not out in the recent ODI series in Zimbabwe, adds depth to their seam-bowling all-rounder options alongside Shanaka and Chamika Karunaratne.
The squad is further boosted by the comeback of star spinner Wanindu Hasaranga, who has recovered from a hamstring injury. On slow UAE pitches, Sri Lanka's spin attack in Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana and Dunith Wellalage could prove effective, while slingy pacer Matheesha Pathirana offers variety with the ball.
With six Asia Cup titles already in their cabinet, Sri Lanka carry pedigree and experience of winning in these conditions.
Bangladesh, for their part, will look to Litton and Hridoy to continue their batting form while hoping Mustafizur Rahman is used more proactively with the new ball.
With Afghanistan (4.700) way ahead on net run-rate (NRR) against Bangladesh (1.001), Friday's clash assumes greater significance as only two teams can progress from the group, and the NRR could yet prove decisive if three teams end up on same points.
In such a scenario, both Bangladesh and Sri Lanka now carry the added pressure of not just winning, but winning handsomely to keep qualification in their own hands.
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka: Find the live streaming details
When is the Asia Cup 2025 match between Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka?
The Asia Cup 2025 match between Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka will be played on Saturday (September 13).
Where is the Asia Cup 2025 match between Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka?
The Asia Cup 2025 match between Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka will be played at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
What time is the Asia Cup 2025 match between Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka?
The Asia Cup 2025 match between Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka will start at 8:00 pm IST. The toss will take place half an hour earlier before the scheduled start.
Which TV channels will broadcast the Asia Cup 2025 match between Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka?
The Asia Cup 2025 match between Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka will be broadcast on Sony Sports Network.
Where can I catch the live streaming of the Asia Cup 2025 match between Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka?
The live streaming of the Asia Cup 2025 match between Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka will be available on the Sony Liv app and website.
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka: Full squads
Bangladesh: Litton Das (c), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Saif Hassan, Tawhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali Anik, Shamim Hossain, Quazi Nurul Hasan Sohan, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Shaif Uddin.
Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Nuwanidu Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Dasun Shanaka, Janith Liyanage, Chamika Karunaratne, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana.
- with PTI inputs
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