Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by six wickets in their Asia Cup 2025 Group Stage clash, successfully chasing down 140 with 5.2 overs to spare at Dubai. Bangladesh’s innings was rescued by a record 86-run partnership between Shamim Hossain (42)* and Jaker Ali (41)*, while Pathum Nissanka’s half-century set up a comfortable win for Sri Lanka.


Sri Lanka Seal 6-Wicket Win
 Sri Lanka Seal 6-Wicket Win


Match Summary

Bangladesh: 139/5 in 20 overs (Shamim Hossain 42*, Jaker Ali 41*)

Sri Lanka: 142/4 in 14.4 overs (Pathum Nissanka 50, Kamil Mishara 46*)

Result: Sri Lanka won by 6 wickets


Key Moments


Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bowl first.

Bangladesh slumped to 0/2, including a direct-hit run-out of Towhid Hridoy.

Shamim Hossain and Jaker Ali’s sixth-wicket stand rebuilt the innings, adding 86 runs.

Pacers Nuwan Thushara and Dushmantha Chameera bowled rare maiden overs in T20I cricket, 
tightening the pressure.

Pathum Nissanka’s fluent half-century laid the platform for the chase.

Kamil Mishara capitalized on a dropped chance, anchoring the innings to guide Sri Lanka home.


Player of the Match

Kamil Mishara

FAQs

Q1: Who won the Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Asia Cup 2025 match?
Sri Lanka won the match by six wickets, chasing 140 runs in just 14.4 overs.

Q2: What was the highlight of Bangladesh’s batting?
The unbeaten 86-run partnership between Shamim Hossain (42) and Jaker Ali (41)** was the standout for Bangladesh after an early collapse.

Q3: Who starred for Sri Lanka in the chase?
Pathum Nissanka scored 51 runs, while Kamil Mishara (38)* played a match-winning knock.

Q4: Which Sri Lankan bowlers impressed?
Nuwan Thushara and Dushmantha Chameera both bowled maiden overs early, a rare feat in T20 cricket.

Q5: Who was the Player of the Match?
Kamil Mishara was awarded Player of the Match for his steady batting performance in the chase.