The Super 4 round of the Asia Cup 2025 began with a thrilling match at the Dubai International Stadium on Saturday, where Bangladesh defeated Sri Lanka by 4 wickets in a thriller. This victory proved crucial for Bangladesh in the tournament as they now have a strong foothold on the points table.
🏏 Match Summary
Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat first. They got off to a slow start, but Dasun Shanaka played an explosive knock to take the team to a fighting total. Bangladesh maintained a calm and calculated approach in the chase. Opener Saif Hassan and middle-order star Towhid Hridoy batted brilliantly and secured victory on the last ball.
🔥 Sri Lanka’s Batting Performance
Sri Lanka scored 168 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their 20 overs.
Captain Dasun Shanaka scored 64 runs in 37 balls (with 5 sixes and 4 fours).
Charith Asalanka added 25 runs.
Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka were dismissed early, putting pressure on the middle order.
Sri Lanka was moving towards a 180+ score, but Mustafizur Rahman’s tight overs halted their run-scoring.
💥 Bangladesh’s Chase
Chasing a target of 168 was not easy, but Bangladesh’s batsmen batted with a plan.
Saif Hassan – 61 runs in 45 balls, with a good balance of strike rotation and boundaries.
Towhid Hridoy – 58 runs in 37 balls, keeping the match under control until the last over.
Afif Hossain scored 15* runs and remained calm in the last over to give Bangladesh the win.
After the victory on the last ball, there was an atmosphere of joy in the Bangladesh camp, and fans were also seen celebrating.
🎯 Bowling Highlights
Bangladesh’s bowlers played a major role in restricting Sri Lanka to 168.
Mustafizur Rahman – 4 overs, 20 runs, 3 wickets. He bowled tightly in both the powerplay and death overs, shifting the momentum in Bangladesh’s favor.
Shakib Al Hasan bowled an economical spell, preventing Sri Lanka from scoring runs in the middle overs.
Sri Lanka’s bowlers also tried their best, with Wanindu Hasaranga taking two wickets, but they couldn’t secure a win.
📊 Full Scorecard: BAN vs SL, Asia Cup 2025 Super 4
Sri Lanka Innings – 168/7 (20 overs)
Dasun Shanaka – 64 (37)
Charith Asalanka – 25 (18)
Kusal Mendis – 14 (12)
Pathum Nissanka – 10 (9)
Wanindu Hasaranga – 18* (11)
Others – 37 runs
Top Bowlers (Bangladesh):
Mustafizur Rahman – 4-0-20-3
Shakib Al Hasan – 4-0-28-1
Taskin Ahmed – 4-0-36-1
Bangladesh Innings – 169/6 (20 overs)
Saif Hassan – 61 (45)
Towhid Hridoy – 58 (37)
Litton Das – 12 (10)
Afif Hossain – 15* (9)
Shakib Al Hasan – 8 (6)
Others – 15 runs
Top Bowlers (Sri Lanka):
Wanindu Hasaranga – 4-0-33-2
Mahesh Theekshana – 4-0-29-1
Matheesha Pathirana – 4-0-42-2
Result: Bangladesh won by 4 wickets (Last Ball Thriller).
📌 Match Analysis and Key Takeaways
Bangladesh’s Strong Mindset – Despite the pressure in the chase, they controlled their nerves until the last over.
Sri Lanka’s Inconsistency – Apart from Shanaka, no batsman was able to play a long innings.
Mustafizur Rahman’s experience – his bowling alone prevented Sri Lanka from scoring 180+.
Strength of Bangladesh’s middle order – Towhid Hridoy proved he can be a match-winner for the team.
📊 Points Table Impact
Bangladesh’s win has improved their net run rate in the Super 4, making them a strong contender for the finals. Sri Lanka will now need to win their next two matches if they want to survive in the tournament.