Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Asia Cup 2025 Super Four: Bangladesh Edge Out Defending Champions in Thrilling Last-Over Win
- Bangladesh kicked off their Asia Cup 2025 Super Four campaign in style, stunning Sri Lanka by 4 wickets in a dramatic, last-over encounter at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
- Powered by crucial half-centuries from Saif Hassan and Towhid Hridoy, Bangladesh chased down Sri Lanka’s 168/7 with just one ball remaining to claim top spot on the points table and snap the defending champions’ winning streak.
Match Summary — SL vs BAN, Super Four, Asia Cup 2025
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium
- Date: September 20, 2025
- Result: Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka by 4 wickets with 1 ball to spare
Match Highlights:
- Bangladesh won the toss and opted to bowl first.
- Sri Lanka set a competitive total of 168/7 in 20 overs, starring Dasun Shanaka (64* off 37 balls) and Kusal Mendis (34). Mustafizur Rahman impressed for Bangladesh, picking up 3 wickets.
- The chase saw top-order resistance by Saif Hassan (61 off 46) and Towhid Hridoy (58 off 36), and despite late drama, Bangladesh crossed the finish line with one ball remaining.
- Nasum Ahmed steered Bangladesh home in the final over after some tense moments.
- Bangladesh ended Sri Lanka’s long Asia Cup winning streak and took the top spot in the Super 4 stage.
1st Innings — Sri Lanka’s Fighting Total
Sri Lanka posted 168/7 after being invited to bat first. Skipper Dasun Shanaka led from the front, scoring an unbeaten 64 off 37 balls and finding support from Kusal Mendis (34). Mustafizur Rahman starred with the ball for Bangladesh, picking up 3/20 as wickets fell at regular intervals.
Sri Lanka Full Scorecard
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | Fours | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka | 27 | 21 | 4 | 0 |
| Kusal Mendis | 34 | 25 | 3 | 1 |
| Dasun Shanaka* | 64* | 37 | 5 | 3 |
| Charith Asalanka | 21 | 20 | 2 | 0 |
| Kamil Mishara | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Kusal Perera | 12 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Dushmantha Chameera | 0* | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Extras | 2 | |||
| Total (20 overs) | 168/7 |
Extras: 2
Total: 168/7 (20 Overs)
Fall of Wickets:
1-44 (Nissanka, 4.6), 2-58 (Mendis, 7.4), 3-65 (Mishara, 9.1), 4-97 (Perera, 13.4), 5-129 (de Silva, 16.3), 6-158 (Asalanka, 17.5), 7-168 (Chameera, 19.6).
Top Bowling — Bangladesh:
- Mustafizur Rahman: 4-0-20-3
- Mahedi Hasan: 4-0-25-2
2nd Innings — Bangladesh’s Successful Run Chase
Bangladesh chased down the target with nerves of steel. Saif Hassan (61 off 46) and Towhid Hridoy (58 off 36) anchored the innings before Nasum Ahmed finished things off in the final over. Despite some late drama, Bangladesh reached 169/6 in 19.5 overs.
Bangladesh Full Scorecard
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | Fours | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanzid Hasan | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Litton Das | 38 | 26 | 5 | 0 |
| Saif Hassan | 61 | 46 | 7 | 1 |
| Tawhid Hridoy | 58 | 36 | 6 | 2 |
| Jaker Ali | 9 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Shamim Hossain | 14* | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| Nasum Ahmed | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Extras | 6 | |||
| Total (19.5 overs) | 169/6 |
Extras: 6
Total: 169/6 (19.5 Overs)
Fall of Wickets:
1-1, 2-60, 3-114, 4-159, 5-168, 6-169
Bowling Sri Lanka:
- Dasun Shanaka 4-0-21-2
- Wanindu Hasaranga 4-0-38-1
Key Performers
- Bangladesh:
- Saif Hassan (61), Towhid Hridoy (58), Mustafizur Rahman (3/20)
- Sri Lanka:
- Dasun Shanaka (64*), Kusal Mendis (34)
Updated Super Four Points Table (Asia Cup 2025)
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +0.121 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| India | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| Sri Lanka | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -0.121 |
What’s Next in Asia Cup 2025
- Bangladesh now face India in their next Super Four fixture.
- Sri Lanka must beat Pakistan in their next match to remain in the hunt for a place in the final.
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