Asia Cup 2025: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka head-to-head record in T20Is

Riding high on their opening win over Hong Kong, Bangladesh are set for a tougher challenge as they face six-time champions Sri Lanka in a crucial Group B encounter at the Asia Cup 2025 today. Sri Lanka skipper Charith Asalanka won the toss and decided to bowl first in Abu Dhabi against Bangladesh.  The outcome of this match could play a key role in determining which teams progress from this tightly contested group.

 

Bangladesh began their campaign on a positive note, with captain Litton Das anchoring a seven-wicket win thanks to a well-paced 59. However, despite the result, concerns remain, especially in the bowling department. Pacer Taskin Ahmed and leg-spinner Rishad Hossain were expensive, even though they managed to pick up wickets.

 

There will be little room for error against a strong Sri Lankan outfit led by Charith Asalanka. The Lankans boast a balanced side with a solid top order, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, and Kusal Perera, and a powerful middle order. The return of Wanindu Hasaranga adds firepower to an already potent spin attack featuring Theekshana and Wellalage.

 

Sri Lanka also welcome Janith Liyanage back into the T20I fold, alongside seam-bowling all-rounders Shanaka and Karunaratne. With Afghanistan holding a strong net run rate, both teams will be under pressure to win big, making this a must-watch, high-stakes battle.

 

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka: Head-to-head in T20Is

 

Total matches: 20

Bangladesh won: 8

Sri Lanka won: 12

No result: 0 

 

Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have faced each other 20 times in T20 internationals, with Sri Lanka holding a slender lead of 12 wins to Bangladesh’s 8. However, the rivalry has become increasingly competitive in recent years, with several matches going down to the wire. Both teams registered their highest T20I scores in the same game at Colombo RPS in 2018—Bangladesh posted 215/5, while Sri Lanka replied with 214/6, making it a record-setting thriller.

 

In terms of lowest totals, Bangladesh were bundled out for 83 in Johannesburg (2007), while Sri Lanka’s lowest came recently in Dambulla (2025), where they managed just 94 runs.

 

In the Asia Cup T20 format, the head-to-head stands evenly poised at 1-1. Bangladesh won in 2016 (Dhaka), chasing down Sri Lanka’s 124/8 with ease, while Sri Lanka edged past Bangladesh in 2022 (Dubai), chasing 184 with just a wicket to spare.

 

The biggest successful chase between the two also belongs to Bangladesh, 215 runs in Colombo (2018), underlining their ability to deliver under pressure. The rivalry continues to grow, with momentum shifting more evenly in recent times.