Bangladesh will take on Sri Lanka on Saturday, September 13, in match five of the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 tournament. The epic rivalry will once again resume, with both teams looking to put the first blow. Bangladesh is coming on the back of a thumping win against Hong Kong, while Sri Lanka will be playing their first match in the Continental Cup 2025 edition.
Sri Lanka recently played a T20I series against Zimbabwe, where they won 2-1. However, the performances from the Island nation were not up to mark, as in the second T20I, they were shot below 100. Batting has blown hot & cold for the Lankan's, with only opener Pathum Nissanka and skipper Charith Asalanka showing consistency. The team cannot afford to have batting meltdowns in the ongoing Asia Cup.
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Meanwhile, Bangladesh have shown good form in T20Is, as the introduction of power hitting specialists has given the team a new dimension. Players like Litton Das, Parvez Emom, and Mehidy Hasan have started batting with a lot of intent. With T20 having evolved into ultra-aggressive batting, Bangladesh have slowly been getting there.
They will look to play with the same intensity against the inconsistent-looking Sri Lanka and try to add a new chapter to this spicy rivalry. Bangladesh also has good spinners, who can make good use of the sluggish surfaces in the UAE. On the other hand, Sri Lanka will look to dominate their slow bowlers. Nissanka, Asalanka, & Kamindu Mendis are good players of spin. The trio also plays with positive intent and looks to take down the bowlers.
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The Island nation also has a few good spinners up their sleeve, the likes of Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga. Both spinners can win the game on their own. How Sri Lanka's batters perform against Bangladeshi spinners will determine this contest.
BAN vs SL: Live Streaming Details Asia Cup 2025
When will the BAN vs SL match be played?
The match will be played on Saturday, September 13, from 8:00 PM IST.
Where will the BAN vs SL match be played?
The match will be played at Abu Dhabi.
How to watch the BAN vs SL match broadcast in India?
The match will telecasted live on Sony Sports Network
Where to watch the BAN vs SL match live?
The match will be live-streamed on SonyLiv and website
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