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SL vs BAN Super Four Match 1 Statistical Preview: Key Stats, Records And Head To Head Ahead Of Asia Cup 2025 Clash

Akshita Patel

Sri Lanka to compete with Banglaesh in Super Four clash of Asia Cup 2025 [Source: @BABAR9492/X.com]Sri Lanka to compete with Banglaesh in Super Four clash of Asia Cup 2025 [Source: @BABAR9492/X.com]

The Super Four stage of the Asia Cup 2025 will begin on Saturday, September 20, with Sri Lanka taking on Bangladesh. The clash will be held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium at 8:00 PM IST.

Sri Lanka

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

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.

SL vs BAN Head-To-Head Overview

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

Dubai International Stadium 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.

Sri Lanka And Bangladesh Probable Playing XI

Sri Lanka

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Kamil Mishara, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Dasun Shanaka, Maheesh Theekshana, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara

Bangladesh

Tanzid Hasan Tamin, Saif Hassan, Towhid Hridoy, Litton Das (wk & c), Jaker Ali, Nasum Ahmed, Rishad Hossain, Shamim Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman

Top Run Scorers In SL vs BAN T20Is

Kusal Mendis - 532 Runs

Sri Lanka’s experienced batter Kusal Mendis has hammered 532 runs against Bangladesh in 13 T20I innings with a 40.92 average, a 157.86 strike rate and fifties.

Kusal Perara - 399 Runs

In 12 T20I innings played against Bangladesh, Kusal Perera has scored 399 runs with a 33.25 average, a 137.11 strike rate and 5 fifties.

Litton Das - 280 Runs

Bangladesh captain Litton Das has also seen success against Sri Lanka, as in 11 T20I innings, he hit 280 runs with a 25.45 average, 123.34 strike rate and a solitary fifty.

Top Wicket-Takers In SL vs BAN T20Is

Mustafizur Rahman - 20 Wickets

Bangladesh’s deceptive pacer Mustafizur Rahman has been the most successful bowler in this rivalry. In 16 T20Is, he picked 20 wickets with 24.50 average and an 8.44 economy.

Nuwan Thushara - 13 Wickets

For Sri Lanka, Nuwan Thushara has picked 13 wickets against Bangladesh in just 6 T20I innings with 10.92 average and a 6.17 economy.

Rishad Hossain - 10 Wickets

Bangladesh’s emerging spinner Rishad Hossain has claimed 10 wickets in 8 innings against Sri Lanka with a 19.00 average and 6.95 economy.

SL vs BAN Key Stats

Sri Lanka Key Records

  • Pathum Nissanka continues to be the highest run scorer of the Asia Cup 2025 with 124 runs in 3 games, including a 41.33 average and a 149.40 strike rate.
  • Interestingly, Nissanka has played Mustafizur Rahman well in the past, with 61 runs in 45 balls, including a 61.00 average, 135.55 strike rate and just 1 dismissal.
  • Another player battle to watch out for is Kusal Mendis vs Rishad Hossain. In 33 balls faced, Mendis has scored 45 runs with a 136.36 strike rate and has been dismissed only once.
  • Wanindu Hasaranga will be key against Litton Das, as previously, he dismissed him twice in T20Is while conceding just 8 runs in 14 balls bowled.
  • Nuwan Thushara has tormented Bangladesh with 13 wickets in previous face-offs. That includes a five-wicket-haul that unfolded in 2024.
  • Sri Lanka now has the most consecutive wins (8) in the Men's T20 Asia Cup. They equal the record previously set by India.

Bangladesh Key Records

  • Litton Das has so far scored 96 runs in 3 innings in the Asia Cup 2025 with a 126.32 average. Overall against Sri Lanka in T20Is, Das has scored 280 runs. In 2025 itself, the skipper has scored 513 runs with 4 half-centuries.
  • Mustafizur Rahman has been brilliant against Kusal Mendis in a head-to-head battle. In 46 balls bowled, Rahman dismissed Mendis 4 times while conceding just 69 runs.
  • Rishad Hossain previously dismissed Kusal Perera once in a brief T20I encounter, where the spinner conceded 10 runs in 8 balls bowled.
  • Tanzid Hasan is having a strong year, as in the 16 T20Is held so far, the opener has scored 459 runs with 4 fifties, a 32.78 average and a 141.23 strike rate. Against Sri Lanka, Hasan has scored 97 runs in 5 games.
  • Taskin Ahmed has previously picked 10 wickets in 9 T20Is against Sri Lanka. He has troubled Kusal Perera as well in franchise leagues, dismissing him twice while conceding 29 runs in 20 balls.
  • At Dubai International Stadium, Bangladesh has played T20Is, winning 2 and losing 2, which balances out their win/loss ratio.

Records That Can Be Broken In SL vs BAN Super Four Match 1 Of Asia Cup 2025

  • Towhid Hridoy is 23 runs away from completing 1000 T20I runs.
  • Taskin Ahmed is 2 wickets away from completing 100 T20I wickets.
  • Kamindu Mendis is 26 runs away from completing 500 T20I runs.
  • Kusal Mendis needs 24 runs to overtake Kusal Perera as the highest run-scorer for Sri Lanka in the T20I format.
  • Litton Das is 19 runs away from overtaking Shakib Al Hasan as the highest run scorer for Bangladesh in T20I cricket.