Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Toss - (Source : @ScreenGrab/X.com)
For the first game of the super four round in the 17th edition of Asia Cup 2025, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are all set to lock horns at the Dubai International Stadium. At the coin flip, Litton Das-led Bangladesh won the toss and opted to field first.
Talking about the team changes, Bangladesh have made two changes. The most noticeable change is that Shoriful Islam is back while Rishad Hossain has been left out of the playing XI. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka remarked that the Island Nation have gone ahead with the same team. Also, Dunith Wellalage starts.
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh: Playing XI
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
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh: Captains Thoughts
Litton Das (Bangladesh captain): "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."
Charith Asalanka (Sri Lanka Captain): "I would have done the same thing. Pitch is on the dry side, it doesn't matter. Nah, not that much. Used pitch, doesn't matter to bat first. I think that is our improvement, a lot of youngsters coming in since 2021 and they are performing for the team. No, we are going with the same team."
