Charith Asalanka during the toss - (Source: @ScreenGrab/X.com)
On Saturday, September 13, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are all set to lock horns against each other in the fifth match of Asia Cup 2025 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The Island Nation start their campaign today, while the Tigers are fresh off a win against Hong Kong.
Talking about the coin flip, Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field first against their arch-rivals.
Shedding light on the teams, Bangladesh have made a solitary change as Taskin Ahmed misses out in this match. For Sri Lanka, they have been handed a boost as Wanindu Hasaranga is fit to play this match.
Asia Cup 2025: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Playing XI
Sri Lanka Playing XI : Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka (c), Dasun Shanaka, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara
Bangladesh Playing XI : Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das (c), Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam
Asia Cup 2025: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Captains' Thoughts
Charith Asalanka: "We are going to bowl first. It looks like a new pitch. That is the reason behind choosing to bowl first. Obviously, that will help. We are looking to keep the momentum going. Very interesting fact that. We are going with 7-4 combination, with 3 all-rounders. Yeah, Hasaranga is back."
Litton Das (Bangladesh Captain): "This looks like a good wicket to bat, I don't mind batting first. In that match, we played good cricket, some areas where we have to improve. If we have to win, we have to do well in every department. Not rivalry, we have to play in the spirit of the game. We have one change, Taskin is not playing, Shoriful is in."
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