Asia Cup 2025: Sri Lanka win toss, bowl first against Bangladesh

Abu Dhabi (Web Desk): Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to field first against Bangladesh in the 5th match of the ACC Men’s Asia Cup 2025 at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, on Saturday.

In the T20 format, both sides have crossed paths 20 times, with Sri Lanka holding the upper hand through 12 wins, while Bangladesh has claimed victory in eight encounters.

When it comes to the T20 Asia Cup specifically, the teams have met on two occasions, with each managing to secure one win apiece.

Teams 

Bangladesh: Litton Das (capt, wk), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Saif Hassan, Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, Nurul Hasan, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam and Mohammad Saifuddin.

Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Nuwanidu Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara and Matheesha Pathirana.