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BAN vs SL Match 5 Statistical Preview: Key Stats, Records And Head To Head Ahead Of Asia Cup 2025 Clash

Akshita Patel

Bangladesh to face Sri Lanka in Asia Cup [Source: AFP Photos]Bangladesh to face Sri Lanka in Asia Cup [Source: AFP Photos]

For match 5 of the Asia Cup 2025 season, Bangladesh will take on arch-rivals Sri Lanka on Saturday, September 13. The clash will be held at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi at 8:00 PM IST.

Bangladesh

Bangladesh have momentum on their side after starting their Asia Cup campaign with a comfortable seven-wicket win over Hong Kong. Their chase of 144 was led by strong batting, though their bowling unit looked a little underwhelming and will need to tighten up against a stronger opponent like Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, meanwhile, are entering the tournament on the back of a T20I series win against Zimbabwe. However, they haven’t played in these Abu Dhabi conditions yet, which could prove tricky in their first outing. Early adjustment to pitch and weather will be key for them.

BAN vs SL Head-To-Head Overview

Historically, Bangladesh competed against Sri Lanka 20 times in T20I cricket. While the Lankans won 12 games, the Tigers had to settle for 8 wins.

Sheikh Zayed Stadium Abu Dhabi Pitch Report

The Sheikh Zayed Stadium pitch in Abu Dhabi offers a fair contest between bat and ball. Seamers get some early movement, while batting becomes easier as the innings progress. Spinners receive little assistance and must rely on accuracy to make an impact. 

The weather is expected to be clear, with temperatures around 24°C, 59% humidity, and winds at 37.5 km/h. Visibility is good at 10 km, with no chance of rain during the match.

Bangladesh And Sri Lanka Probable Playing XI

Bangladesh

Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Litton Das (c & wk), Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman

Sri Lanka

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamil Mishara, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando

Top Run Scorers In BAN vs SL T20Is

We are considering only the players from the current squad.

Kusal Mendis - 529 runs

Mendis is the highest run scorer for Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh in T20Is. In 12 innings, he accumulated 529 runs with a 44.08 average, a 159.81 strike rate and 7 fifties.

Litton Das - 252 runs

Bangladesh’s captain Litton Das has scored 252 runs in 10 innings vs Sri Lanka in T20Is. He maintained an average of 25.20 with a 125.37 strike rate and also hit a single fifty.

Dasun Shanaka - 229 runs

All-rounder Dasun Shanaka has slammed 229 runs vs Bangladesh in 12 T20I innings with a 32.71 average and 142.33 strike rate.

Top Wicket-Takers In BAN vs SL T20Is

We are considering only the players from the current squad.

Mustafizur Rahman - 19 wickets

Rahman is Bangladesh’s most successful bowler against Sri Lanka. In 15 T20I innings, the pacer picked 19 wickets with a 23.94 average and a four-wicket-haul.

Rishad Hossain - 10 wickets

Leg-spinner Rishad Hossain has also been successful against the Lankans with 10 wickets in 7 T20I innings, including 6.53 economy.

Taskin Ahmed - 10 wickets

Another experienced pacer, Taskin Ahmed, also had 10 wickets against Sri Lanka in 9 T20Is. However, his economy was a little high at 9.01. 

BAN vs SL Key Stats

Bangladesh Key Records

  • Captain Litton Das will be an X-factor given his excellent form. In the last 4 T20Is, Das has scored 59, 73, 18* and 54*. In 2025, he has hammered 476 runs in 16 games with 4 half-centuries and a 137.17 strike rate
  • Mustafizur Rahman has always enjoyed bowling against Sri Lanka in his T20I career. Out of all the opponents he’s faced to date, Rahman has picked up the highest number of wickets (19) vs the Lankans
  • Rahman has a promising track record against Kusal Mendis in T20Is. In 131 balls faced, Mendis has managed to score only 100 runs with a 76.33 average and was dismissed twice. 
  • Towhid Hridoy has tackled Maheesh Theekshana well in the past. In 21 balls faced, Hriody scored 29 runs with an average of 138.09, which will be good enough in UAE conditions
  • Out of their last 8 T20I appearances, Bangladesh have won 7 contests. This form will boost their confidence ahead of the important Asia Cup game.
  • At Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, Bangladesh’s record is average, having won just 1 out of the 3 games. 

Sri Lanka Key Records

  • Kusal Mendis is expected to dominate Bangladeshi bowlers given his sublime past record. He has scored 529 T20I runs against the Tigers with a stunning average of 44.08
  • Mendis has also neutralised Taskin Ahmed to an extent. In their mini-battle in T20I format, Kusal has hit 118 runs off just 55 balls faced with a 214.54 strike rate. Though Taskin dismissed him twice, Mendis holds the upper hand in this player battle
  • Wanindu Hasaranga has dismissed Litton Das once in the T20I format before, while conceding just 3 runs in 8 balls
  • Charith Asalanka could dominate Mustafizur Rahman, as he previously hit him for 41 runs in 27 balls faced with a 151.85 strike rate
  • Pathum Nissanka has 117 T20I runs at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi with a 39.00 average and 2 fifties
  • However, Sri Lanka’s overall record at the Abu Dhabi Stadium is decent, having won 3 and lost 3 out of the 6 games. 

Records That Can Be Broken In BAN vs SL Match 5 Of Asia Cup 2025

  • Litton Das is 56 runs away from overtaking Shakib Al Hasan as Bangladesh’s highest run scorer in the T20I format
  • Towhid Hridoy needs 56 runs to complete 1000 T20I runs
  • Kusal Mendis is 55 runs away from overtaking Kusal Perera as the highest run scorer for Sri Lanka in T20Is
  • Pathum Nissanka is 50 runs away from completing 2000 T20I runs