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"We Lost In Powerplay": Litton Das Blames Early Batting Disaster For Crushing Defeat Vs SL

Akshita Patel

Litton Das regreats batting failure after defeat vs Sri Lanka [Source: @BABAR9492/X.com]Litton Das regreats batting failure after defeat vs Sri Lanka [Source: @BABAR9492/X.com]

Bangladesh’s Asia Cup 2025 campaign took a major hit on Saturday, September 13, as they suffered a heavy six-wicket defeat against Sri Lanka at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Skipper Litton Das admitted that the game was virtually lost in the powerplay, after his side endured one of their worst-ever starts in T20Is.

Opting to bat first after Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka won the toss, Bangladesh collapsed right from the beginning. 

Both openers, Tanzid Hasan and Parvez Hossain Emon, were dismissed inside the first two overs by Nuwan Thushara and Dushmantha Chameera on a duck each. 

Shockingly, Bangladesh failed to score a single run in the first 14 balls of their innings, leaving them with a mountain to climb.

Litton Das Begins Blame Game After Loss Vs Sri Lanka 

Speaking at the post-match presentation, Bangladesh captain Litton Das blamed the top order for failing to score runs in the powerplay. He admitted that the poor start sealed their fate.

"I thought we lost the game in powerplay. Wicket was pretty good to bat on. 170-180 would've been a different game. On a good wicket if you score 140, you have to bowl and field well. We didn't do that. Do or die (against Afghanistan). Thanks to all our supporters. Wish they come again and watch our game," Das said.

Bangladesh eventually limped to 139/5 in 20 overs, thanks only to a late unbeaten partnership of 86 runs between Jaker Ali (41* off 34) and Shamim Hossain (42* off 34). However, the total was far from competitive against a confident Sri Lankan side.

On the bowling front, Sri Lanka were clinical. After the early breakthroughs, Wanindu Hasaranga’s clever variations kept the pressure firmly on Bangladesh’s middle order. 

Pathum Nissanka Led Sri Lanka To Comfortable Victory

In the chase, Sri Lanka made light work of the target. Pathum Nissanka’s 50 off 34 and Kamil Mishara’s 46* off 32 knocks were good enough to guide their team home in just 14.4 overs. The dominant win gave Sri Lanka a huge boost in net run rate, while Bangladesh’s NRR slumped to -0.650. 

For Bangladesh, things are not looking easy on the road ahead. They now face a do-or-die clash against Afghanistan on September 16. Another defeat could end their Asia Cup journey prematurely, adding more pressure on Litton Das and his men.