BAN vs SL Asia Cup 2025: Pitch Report, Head-to-Head, Playing 11, AI Prediction

The Asia Cup 2025 continues on Friday, 13th September, with an exciting Group B fixture between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. The match will be held at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, with Indian fans able to catch the live broadcast on Sony Liv and Fancode at 8:00 PM IST. Both teams will be eager to make a statement in this crucial group encounter.

Match Details: BAN vs SL

Detail	Information
Series	Asia Cup 2025
Match	Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, 5th Match
Venue	Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Date & Time	13th September 2025, 8:00 PM IST
Live Streaming	Fancode, Sony Liv

Match Preview

Bangladesh enters this match on the back of a dominant seven-wicket victory over Hong Kong in their opening match of the tournament. Litton Das was the star performer, scoring a well-crafted half-century and earning the player of the match honors. Bangladesh will look to build on this strong start with solid contributions from both their batting and bowling units.

Sri Lanka, playing their first match in the Asia Cup 2025, bring a balanced squad led by Charith Asalanka. The team recently triumphed in a T20I series in Zimbabwe, boosting their confidence ahead of this tournament. With experienced players such as Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, and Wanindu Hasaranga, Sri Lanka will be keen to assert their dominance early in the tournament.

This match promises to be a closely fought contest, with both sides possessing the talent to come out on top.

Head-to-Head Stats: BAN vs SL

Matches Played	Bangladesh Wins	Sri Lanka Wins	Tie	No Result
20	8	12	0	0

Sri Lanka holds a slight edge with 12 wins over Bangladesh’s 8 in their previous contests.

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Pitch and Weather Report:

Pitch Report: The Sheikh Zayed Stadium pitch has transformed into a batsman-friendly surface, enabling players to time the ball well. Fast bowlers find it challenging due to the lack of movement, while spinners have enjoyed success thanks to the sharp turn on offer. Middle overs could be crucial for controlling the game tempo due to spinner-friendly conditions.
Weather Report: Clear skies are expected throughout the match with temperatures above 25°C. Humidity will increase gradually in the evening, typical of Abu Dhabi’s climate, providing comfortable conditions for cricket.

Probable Playing 11

Bangladesh (BAN) Playing 11

1. Parvez Hossain Emon, 2. Tanzid Hasan Tamim, 3. Litton Das (c & wk), 4. Shamim Hossain, 5. Towhid Hridoy, 6. Jaker Ali, 7. Mahedi Hasan, 8. Rishad Hossain, 9. Tanzim Hasan Sakib, 10. Taskin Ahmed, 11. Mustafizur Rahman

Sri Lanka (SL) Playing 11

1. Pathum Nissanka, 2. Kusal Mendis (wk), 3. Kusal Perera, 4. Kamil Mishara, 5. Kamindu Mendis, 6. Charith Asalanka (c), 7. Dasun Shanaka, 8. Maheesh Theekshana, 9. Matheesha Pathirana, 10. Wanindu Hasaranga, 11. Dushmantha Chameera

Who Will Win Today’s Match? (AI Prediction)

Bangladesh have momentum on their side after starting their campaign with a win, but Sri Lanka’s squad looks more balanced and experienced. The key battle will be between Bangladesh’s top order and Sri Lanka’s spin attack, led by Hasaranga and Theekshana.

AI Prediction: Sri Lanka hold a 55% chance of winning, while Bangladesh stand at 45%.

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