SL vs BAN Live Updates: Mustafizur Rahman Packs Attacking Kusal Perera

SL vs BAN Live Updates: Bangladesh In Control!🥵

So far, after 12 overs, Bangladesh seems in control as Dasun Shanaka and Kusal Perera stay at the crease. Sri Lanka is currently at 83 for 3 at the end of 12 overs. Both batters, new to the crease, will take time to settle, while Bangladesh bowlers have the chance to further break into the middle order and exploit this vulnerability.

SL vs BAN Live Score: Mahedi Gets 2!

Okay! Sri Lanka is literally in tatters now...3 wickets down inside the first 10 overs and Bangladesh seems to have gained the control back after the initial onslaught from Sri Lankan openers. Mahedi Hasan gets the better of Kamil Mishara this time and bowls him out.

SL: 65-3 (9.1)

SL vs BAN Live Updates: WICKET! Mendis Gone!

Immediately after the powerplay, Bangladesh strangled Sri Lanka's run flow. Mahedi Hasan came in for the 8th over and scalped set batter Kusal Mendis. Another Kusal enters the crease now with Kamil still standing...

SL: 60-2 (8.0)

SL vs BAN Live Score: End Of Powerplay!

6 overs done and dusted and Kamil Mishara and Kusal Mendis are currently at the crease for Sri Lanka. After losing Nissanka, Sri Lanka still managed to bag 53 runs at the end of the powerplay!

SL: 53-1 (6.0)

SL vs BAN Live Updates: Nissanka Gone! Taskin Strikes!

WICKET!!! The opening partnership has been broken and Pathum Nissanka is gone!! Wheww that was an intense celebration from Taskin Ahmed! kamil Mishara walks in as Nissanka will have to leave for 22 off 15 balls.

SL vs BAN Live Score: Openers Rule!

SL vs BAN Live Updates: Nasum Into The Attack Already!

Interesting choice from Bangladesh here as they bring in Nasum Ahmed, a spinner, to lead the second over inside the powerplay. He concedes only five runs, with just a boundary struck by Kusal Mendis.

SL: 13-0 (2.0)

SL vs BAN Live Score: Good Start From Sri Lanka!

First over from Shoiful this round. The ball is swinging well toward the batter, with a couple of swing-and-miss moments from Kusal Mendis, ultimately, he found a massive six off Shoriful on the 4th ball of the over. What a flick of the wrist, and he gets a huge SIX!! That will be a fine start for Sri Lanka as the first over goes for 8 runs off Shoriful.

SL vs BAN Live Updates: Players Entering!!!

The players walk onto the field as Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis take guard to open for Sri Lanka. The atmosphere is buzzing with energy... Nagin Derby gets underway...🔥

SL vs BAN Live Score: Pitch Report From Dubai

"The average first innings score here is 150, the average winning score is 171. Same pitch that was used for the Pakistan-UAE match. But it looks a bit dryer. Chasing can be easy if the dew comes in. But if pitch continues to be dry, then chasing will be difficult. 12 m difference between the boundaries on either sides," Manjrekar said from the ground.

SL vs BAN Live Updates: Team Changes📢

Bangladesh: Shoriful Islam and Mahedi Hasan replace Rishad Hossain and Nurul Hasan.

Sri Lanka: They are going with an unchanged XI from the previous game.

SL vs BAN Live Score: Lineups!

Bangladesh Playing XI: Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das (c & wk), Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman

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

SL vs BAN Live Updates: Toss Update!!

So, the toss update is here! Bangladesh have won the toss and Sri Lanka will come in to bat first here in Dubai!

"We will bowl first. When I watched the group stage played matches, the team chasing won comfortably. I was also confused about the wicket (giggles) We are very much excited to play (in the Super 4s). All our team members are doing good. Two changes," Das said. 

SL vs BAN Live Updates: Dubai Pitch Report🏏

The Dubai International Cricket Stadium generally offers assistance to spinners, making batting a challenging task. With an average first-innings score of just 135 in T20Is, run-scoring has not been easy here.

Batters will need time to settle before playing their shots freely. Since the upcoming clash is a day-night encounter, pacers might also find some movement under the lights. Overall, patience and smart shot selection will be key for teams to post or chase competitive totals.

SL vs BAN Live: Top Players From The Squad!

Pathum Nissanka leads the run charts with 124 runs in three matches, while Nuwan Thushara has been Sri Lanka’s standout bowler, picking up 5 wickets in as many games.

For Bangladesh, Litton Das has led from the front with 96 runs in three outings. With the ball, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman have picked up four wickets each.

SL vs BAN Live: Weather Update 🥵

The weather in Dubai for the BAN vs SL contest is sunny with a temperature of 37°C, feeling much hotter with a RealFeel of 43°C. Winds are blowing from the north at 24 km/h with gusts reaching the same speed...

SL vs BAN Live Score: Match Preview 📖

Sri Lanka will enter the Super Fours brimming with confidence after topping their group. Led by Charith Asalanka, the Lankans won all 3of their group-stage matches, each while chasing, underlining their strength in pressure situations. Opening batter Pathum Nissanka has been the standout performer so far, scoring 124 runs in three innings at a strike rate of 149.39, providing solid starts at the top.

Bangladesh, meanwhile, endured a mixed run in the group stage. They opened their campaign with a seven-wicket win against Hong Kong, but their net run rate took a hit after losing to Sri Lanka in the second game. In their final group-stage encounter, an all-round effort from the bowling unit helped them edge past Afghanistan by eight runs. Sri Lanka’s subsequent win over Afghanistan sealed Bangladesh’s place in the Super Four stage.

To know more about the stats and detailed analysis, read the report written by Akshita Patel!

SL vs BAN Live Match: Head-To-Head And Asia Cup Stats 🤜🏻🤛🏻

Sri Lanka have previously faced Bangladesh in 21 T20Is, winning 13 contests while the Tigers settled for 8 victories.

SL vs BAN Live Updates: Toss Timings!!

The toss for the Asia Cup clash between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh is officially set to take place at 7:30 PM IST. With the weather looking good and no interruptions so far, captains Charith Asalanka and Litton Das, will likely shake hands for the toss at the official time.

SL vs BAN Live Score: Match Timings Of The Clash

The high voltage Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Asia Cup 2025 clash will take place at 8:00 PM for Indian and Sri Lankan fans, while for Bangladesh fans, match will begin at 8:30 PM.

SL vs BAN Live Match: Where To Watch The Game?

The Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, Super 4s, Asia Cup 2025 match will be streamed live on both SonyLiv and FanCode's respective apps and websites. The match will be broadcast live on Sony Sports Ten Network's linear TV channels in India.

SL vs BAN Live: Welcome To The Naagin Derby! 🐍

Hello Guys!! Welcome to the most exciting battle cricket is about to witness. We're not far away from the battle that is probably the second best in this Asia Cup. Yessss!! You guessed it right! It's the rivalry of the snakes. Welcome to the NAAGIN Rivalry 2.0 as we're all set to witness the action between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh live from Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai in the Super 4s stage of the Asia Cup 2025!

This game will begin at 8 PM IST sharp so make sure to stay with us to get all the updates live from OneCricket. This is Soumyajit Dutta, I'll take you through to the first half of the game while my 🤜🏻🤛🏻co-host Arnav Chopra will guide you through the second innings!