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Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, Match 5 Match Summary

BAN vs SL, 2025 - T20 Summary

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Scorecard
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Match 5, Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi , Sep 13, 2025
Bangladesh Bangladesh
139/5 (20.0/20)
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
140/4 (14.4/20)
Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 6 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Kamil Mishara
    46(32)
BAN 139/5
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/112581-shamim-hossain-playerprofile>Shamim Hossain</a>
Shamim Hossain
42 (34)
  • 3x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 123.52SR
<a href=/cricket/players/118366-jaker-ali-playerprofile>Jaker Ali</a>
Jaker Ali
41 (34)
  • 2x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 120.58SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Wanindu Hasaranga
ECON 6.25
4
OVERS
25/2
R/W
Bowler
Nuwan Thushara
ECON 4.25
4
OVERS
17/1
R/W
SL 140/4
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/112358-pathum-nissanka-playerprofile>Pathum Nissanka</a>
Pathum Nissanka
50 (34)
  • 6x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 147.05SR
<a href=/cricket/players/112657-kamil-mishara-playerprofile>Kamil Mishara</a>
Kamil Mishara
46 (32)
  • 4x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 143.75SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Mahedi Hasan
ECON 7.25
4
OVERS
29/2
R/W
Bowler
Tanzim Hasan Sakib
ECON 7.66
3
OVERS
23/1
R/W
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Right then, a comfortable win for Sri Lanka puts them in a very strong position as they still have a couple of games to play. They have a quick turnaround as they play against Hong Kong, China, in Dubai on 15th September, Monday. But for Bangladesh, the way forward has got a bit more challenging, with just one match remaining. They find themselves in the do-or-die territory now. They play against Afghanistan on Tuesday, 16th September. So far, this Asia Cup hasn't produced any nervy games, with all being one-sided. But that, surely and hopefully, won't be the case on Sunday, 14th September, as we wait for the clash of the ages. Next up, it is time for India vs Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The first ball of this marquee Group A match is scheduled to be bowled at 8 pm IST (2.30 pm GMT). But do make sure to mark your presence an hour earlier for the exciting build-up and analysis. Till then, we sign off from here. Take care, cheers!
The victorious skipper of Sri Lanka, CHARITH ASALANKA, says that the first two overs were the key moment with two wickets and two maidens there, setting up the platform perfectly and giving them a dream start. Speaking about Wanindu Hasaranga, he mentions that his googly remains his biggest weapon, one that even teammates struggle to pick at times. Calls Hasaranga a real superstar. On batting and improving the net run rate, Asalanka adds that once they got to around 115-120, the focus was on finishing the game quickly. Also, thanks to the fans, he says that the atmosphere was absolutely brilliant with tremendous support from both Sri Lankan and Bangladeshi supporters.
The captain of Bangladesh, LITTON DAS, reflects on the defeat. He admits they lost the game inside the Powerplay itself with the bat. Adds that had they scored anything around 170-180, it would have been a different game. Humbly admits that 140 was never going to be enough and also admits that they didn't bowl and field well. On their next game against Afghanistan, he says it is a do-or-die game for them. In the end, he thanks the supporters for coming in large numbers wherever they travel, and expects a similar kind of support in their last league game as well.
Sri Lanka's KAMIL MISHARA is adjudged the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his impressive match-winning performance. He scored an unbeaten 46 off 32 deliveries. Speaking about the instructions, he shares that Pathum had asked him to just play his natural game and take the innings deep. Reflecting on his performance, Mishara says it is a very happy feeling to win a game for his team. On his time away from the side, he adds that he always believed in himself and kept working hard for the opportunity.
... THE PRESENTATION ...
Earlier in the game, Sri Lanka invited Bangladesh to bat first. It was a slow burn, but all action-packed. Two back-to-back wicket maidens, one from Chameera and one from Thushara, set the tone for Sri Lanka. A self-inflicted run out, followed by a couple of dropped catches, and the bail not falling despite smashing the stump. It was all happening out there. Amidst it all, Hasaranga tied the batters in the middle overs with a miserly spell. However, a fighting unbeaten partnership between Jaker Ali and Shamim Hossain, of 86 runs, made the scorecard look quite more respectable and fighting than what could have been an ordinary one. Chameera was the pick from the seamers, while Hasaranga, on his return, did quite well with a couple of wickets.
How good has the top order been for the Lankans? Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis have been the pillars lately in white-ball cricket, doing the most heavy-lifting and easing the strain from the middle order. Add to it Kamil Mishara's emergence. Just 6 matches into his T20I career, he has appeared as a confident player at an important batting position, at number 3 on his comeback. Not to be very harsh, but an elevated challenge against the mighty Lankans proved too hot to handle for Bangladesh this time around. They do have a game left in this group stage, and it isn't going to be an easy one against Afghanistan by any means. Meaning, a win for them is a must in that clash. But before that, they have a lot to ponder and rethink about their strategies.
With the platform set and the required rate hovering just above a run a ball, it was about smart consolidation from there. That is the value of a strong start against a modest total. It forces errors from the bowlers, putting them on the back foot with too much to do. More than half of the runs were already chewed up even before halfway. And to be very fair, the bowling and fielding from Bangladesh were pretty ordinary. In fact, a shade of what they were against Hong Kong, China, in their opening game. There were a few consolation wickets towards the end, but Pathum Nissanka and Kamil Mishara's 95-run stand just took the wind out of the sails of Bangladesh.
Chasing 140 is rarely daunting in modern T20I cricket, but a solid start remains essential and a non-negotiable for any side. Though Kusal Mendis fell early, Pathum Nissanka anchored one end with composure. Kamil Mishara looked scratchy at first, but after being dropped early doors, he shifted gears and punished the bowlers. The Bangladeshi pacers could not match the effectiveness and conviction with which the Sri Lankan seamers operated. By the end of the Powerplay, Sri Lanka had taken control at 55/1.
Clinical. Dominating. Effortless. Perfect way to describe Sri Lanka's win against their arch-rivals. They are off to a flier in this tournament with a statement triumph, outnumbering the Bangladeshis across all departments. With 32 balls to spare and 6 wickets in hand, this will massively help Sri Lanka in terms of net run rate. On the other hand, a tough outing for Bangladesh as their net run rate takes a huge dent, and pushes them down to the third spot in Group B. Five matches into the Asia Cup, 2025, and all five have been one-sided in nature.
Over 14.4 : 140/4
4 Runs
  • 114.1
  • 114.2
  • 014.3
  • 214.4
K. Mishara
46 (32)
C. Asalanka
10 (4)
S. Hossain
0.4-0-4-0
14.4
2
Shamim Hossain To Kamil Mishara
DONE AND DUSTED! Sri Lanka have defeated Bangladesh by six wickets with 32 balls to spare, giving their net run rate a significant boost. Short and outside off, Kamil Mishara punches it towards cover, where Rishad Hossain makes a fumble and lets the ball go through his hands towards sweeper cover. Both batters run the first one hard and push each other for the second after sensing an opportunity where the deep cover fielder gets a bit late, and even he has fumbled to his left, which allowed the batters to complete second run in time. It was a pretty one-sided affair.
14.3
0
Shamim Hossain To Kamil Mishara
Floated up and around off, Kamil drives it back to the bowler.
14.2
1
Shamim Hossain To Charith Asalanka
Very full and outside off, Charith Asalanka lunges and taps it with soft hands towards cover for a single.
14.1
1
Shamim Hossain To Kamil Mishara
Short and outsside off, slapped away to wide long off for a single.
Sri Lanka need just 4 runs now, and Shamim Hossain comes into the attack.
Over 14 : 136/4
11 Runs
  • 113.1
  • W 13.2
  • 213.3
  • 113.4
  • 113.5
  • 613.6
C. Asalanka
9 (3)
K. Mishara
43 (29)
T. Sakib
3-0-23-1
13.6
6
Tanzim Hasan Sakib To Charith Asalanka
SIX! WHOA! That has been BLUDGEONED! Into the slot, full and on middle, Charith Asalanka gets the bat under the ball and swings it mightily over deep mid-wicket for a huge six.
13.5
1
Tanzim Hasan Sakib To Kamil Mishara
Slower one, full and on middle and leg. Kamil Mishara waits for it to arrive and works it across to wide long on for a single.
13.4
1
Tanzim Hasan Sakib To Charith Asalanka
JUST IN! A bit casual in the last couple of overs by Sri Lanka! Good-length delivery, around off. Charith Asalanka leans back and taps it to the extra cover region and calls his partner through for a single. Mahedi Hasan is quick to pick the ball and releases a direct hit to the bowler's end, with Asalanka forced to drag the bat to get in. The replay shows that Charith has cleanly dragged the bat inside the crease, before the stumps were hit. NOT OUT!
13.3
2
Tanzim Hasan Sakib To Charith Asalanka
Short of a length, outside off. Asalanka pulls in front of the square on the leg side for a brace.
The skipper, Charith Asalanka, is in at 6.
13.2
W
Tanzim Hasan Sakib To Dasun Shanaka OUT!
OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! A fabulous take from Mustafizur Rahman, and he remains nonchalant after taking that. Down the leg side, on a shortish length by Sakib. Dasun Shanaka swivels and pulls it aerially, behind the square on the leg side, but just does not get the distance and the height. The ball dips low to the right of deep fine leg. Mustafizur Rahman runs and dives to his right to snaffle a clean catch. A forgetful outing for Dasun Shanaka comes to an end. Struggled with the ball and could not see his side through to the win. Departs on 1 (3) and Sri Lanka are 126/4, needing 14 more runs to win.
13.1
1
Tanzim Hasan Sakib To Kamil Mishara
Short and slow, on the leg stump line. Kamil Mishara picks the pace off and controls the pull shot to deep square leg for an easy single.
End of an impressive spell from Mahedi Hasan, where his figures read 4-0-29-2 but Sri Lanka just need 15 more in the last seven overs.
Over 13 : 125/3
8 Runs
  • 212.1
  • 412.2
  • W 12.3
  • 112.4
  • 112.5
  • 012.6
D. Shanaka
1 (2)
K. Mishara
41 (27)
M. Hasan
4-0-29-2
12.6
0
Mahedi Hasan To Dasun Shanaka
In front of the sticks, pushed through. Dasun Shanaka drills it straight back to the bowler. Mahedi Hasan is done for the night with figures of 4-0-29-2.
12.5
1
Mahedi Hasan To Kamil Mishara
Full on the middle stump. Mishara flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.
12.4
1
Mahedi Hasan To Dasun Shanaka
Full and around the off stump. Shanaka drives it to long off for a single.
Dasun Shanaka walks in next to bat.
12.3
W
Mahedi Hasan To Kusal Perera OUT!
OUT! LBW! Mahedi Hasan gets his second wicket! This is full and fired in, sliding into the batter with the arm, on the middle stump line. Kusal Perera tries to be extra adventurous and again goes for the reverse sweep. He misses to connect and is beaten by the pace, getting rapped on the pads. A pleading appeal for LBW, but not given. Litton Das sends this upstairs for a review. UltraEdge detects nothing, and the Ball Tracking shows three reds. That looked pretty straight in real time as well. One shot too many for Kusal Perera as he departs for a run-a-ball 9. Sri Lanka are 123/3 and need 17 to win from 7.3 overs.
12.2
4
Mahedi Hasan To Kusal Perera
FOUR! Gets it through! A juicy half volley, tossed around off. Kusal Perera again gets low, and this time around, he nails the reverse sweep perfectly, through the gap at deep backward point for a boundary.
12.1
2
Mahedi Hasan To Kusal Perera
Pushed through, full and around off. Kusal Perera employs the reverse sweep, but gets it off the gloves. The ball races behind to the deep third fence, but is chased by Shoriful Islam with a slide. Two taken.
Full Commentary
14 OV
11 Runs
T. Sakib to K. Mishara D. Shanaka C. Asalanka
  • 113.1
  • W 13.2
  • 213.3
  • 113.4
  • 113.5
  • 613.6
13 OV
8 Runs
M. Hasan to K. Perera D. Shanaka K. Mishara
  • 212.1
  • 412.2
  • W 12.3
  • 112.4
  • 112.5
  • 012.6
12 OV
8 Runs
T. Sakib to K. Perera K. Mishara
  • 111.1
  • 1 WD 11.2
  • 411.2
  • 111.3
  • 011.4
  • 111.5
  • 011.6
11 OV
2 Runs
M. Hasan to K. Mishara P. Nissanka K. Perera
  • 110.1
  • 010.2
  • W 10.3
  • 010.4
  • 010.5
  • 110.6
10 OV
15 Runs
M. Rahman to P. Nissanka K. Mishara
  • 49.1
  • 29.2
  • 5 WD 9.3
  • 19.3
  • 19.4
  • 29.5
  • 09.6
9 OV
8 Runs
M. Hasan to K. Mishara P. Nissanka
  • 18.1
  • 48.2
  • 18.3
  • 18.4
  • 18.5
  • 08.6
8 OV
18 Runs
R. Hossain to P. Nissanka K. Mishara
  • 17.1
  • 17.2
  • 5 WD 7.3
  • 17.3
  • 1 WD 7.4
  • 47.4
  • 17.5
  • 47.6
7 OV
11 Runs
M. Rahman to P. Nissanka
  • 26.1
  • 46.2
  • 06.3
  • 46.4
  • 06.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
11 Runs
M. Hasan to P. Nissanka K. Mishara
  • 15.1
  • 15.2
  • 15.3
  • 65.4
  • 15.5
  • 15.6
5 OV
18 Runs
S. Islam to P. Nissanka K. Mishara
  • 04.1
  • 2 WD 4.2
  • 24.2
  • 04.3
  • 64.4
  • 44.5
  • 44.6
4 OV
9 Runs
T. Sakib to P. Nissanka K. Mishara
  • 43.1
  • 03.2
  • 4 LB 3.3
  • 1 LB 3.4
  • 03.5
  • 03.6
3 OV
4 Runs
S. Islam to P. Nissanka K. Mishara
  • 12.1
  • 02.2
  • 02.3
  • 1 WD 2.4
  • 02.4
  • 12.5
  • 12.6
2 OV
9 Runs
M. Rahman to K. Mendis P. Nissanka K. Mishara
  • 01.1
  • 1 WD 1.2
  • 11.2
  • 61.3
  • 11.4
  • W 1.5
  • 01.6
1 OV
4 Runs
S. Islam to P. Nissanka K. Mendis
  • 00.1
  • 10.2
  • 10.3
  • 10.4
  • 00.5
  • 10.6
Match Info
  • Venue Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 6 wickets
  • Player of the Match Kamil Mishara
  • Umpire Rohan Pandit (IND), Faisal Afridi (PAK) and Virender Sharma (IND)
  • Referee Sir Richie Richardson (WI)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Bangladesh 139/5 in 20.0 overs
  • 6th wkt Partnership: 50 off 40 balls between J Ali (16) and S Hossain (32)
  • Bangladesh 100/5 in 15.6 overs
  • Drinks: Bangladesh 53/5 in 9.5 overs
  • Referral 3 (9.5 ovs): SL against L Das (Caught) Successful (BAN: 1, SL: 2)
  • Bangladesh 50/4 in 8.6 overs
  • Referral 2 (7.3 ovs): L Das against SL (LBW) Successful (BAN: 1, SL: 2)
  • Referral 1 (7.2 ovs): M Hasan against SL (LBW) Unsuccessful (BAN: 1, SL: 2)
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Bangladesh 30/1
  • T Hridoy dropped on 4 by C Asalanka in 4.2 overs
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 107/1 in 10.0 overs
  • P Nissanka 16th T20I fifty: 50 runs in 31 balls (6x4) (1x6)
  • Sri Lanka 100/1 in 9.2 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 29 balls between P Nissanka (19) and K Mishara (25)
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Sri Lanka 55/1
  • Sri Lanka 50/1 in 5.4 overs
  • K Mishara dropped on 1 by M Hasan in 4.2 overs
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