Sri Lanka and Bangladesh renew their rivalry in the Asia Cup Super Four opener today, with both sides arriving at the contest with contrasting levels of confidence. Bangladesh skipper Litton Das won the toss and elected to bowl first.
Sri Lanka, unbeaten so far, topped Group B after defeating Bangladesh, Hong Kong, and Afghanistan. Pathum Nissanka has led their batting with 124 runs in three innings, while Kusal Mendis’ fluent 74 against Afghanistan eased middle-order concerns. Check SL vs BAN LIVE SCORE UPDATES Asia Cup Super 4 and full scorecard here However, the Islanders remain vulnerable, as seen in their near-collapse against Hong Kong and a recent low of 80 all out versus Zimbabwe. Contributions from skipper Charith Asalanka, Kusal Perera, and Dasun Shanaka will be crucial. Their bowling, spearheaded by Nuwan Thushara and Dushmantha Chameera, has been disciplined, with Wanindu Hasaranga adding a spin threat. But Sri Lanka will miss young all-rounder Dunith Wellalage, who has left the tournament following his father’s passing.
Bangladesh, meanwhile, enter the Super Four with mixed form, having beaten Hong Kong and Afghanistan but lost to Sri Lanka. Skipper Litton Das, Saif Hasan, and Towhid Hridoy need to lift an inconsistent batting unit, while Mustafizur Rahman and Nasum Ahmed hold the key with the ball. Improved catching and sharper execution will be essential if Bangladesh are to challenge a confident Sri Lankan side.
But how is the wicket at Dubai expected to behave during the match, and what are the key stats of the venue? Take a look.
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai pitch report for Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 match:
Pitch report from Dubai: Average first innings score is 151. Looks a bit drier. The captains looked at the track record. Chasing becomes easier if dew comes into play. 12m is a big difference, tactical calls have to be taken. Plenty of spinners will be in action.
Recent match at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
The last T20I match at Dubai International Cricket Stadium was Match 10 of Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 between Pakistan and hosts UAE. Pakistan, batting first, posted a challenging total of 146 for 9. In reply, UAE were bundled out for just 105, as Pakistan won the game by 41 runs and secured their place in the Super 4 stage.
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai: Key stats
Dubai has been a key venue for T20 cricket, hosting 114 matches to date. Teams batting first have claimed 54 victories, while sides chasing have emerged successful 60 times, highlighting a slight edge for chasing teams. The average first-innings score at the ground is 139, compared to 122 for the second innings. The highest total recorded here is 212/2 in 20 overs by India against Afghanistan, while the lowest is 55 all out in 14.2 overs by West Indies versus England. The highest successful chase was 184/8 in 19.2 overs by Sri Lanka against Bangladesh, and the lowest defended score is 98/5 in 20 overs by Namibia Women against UAE Women.
Among batsmen, Babar Azam dominates with 505 runs in 13 innings at an average of 45.91 and a strike rate of 118.82, including a top score of 79 with 48 fours and seven sixes. Virat Kohli (344 runs) and Mohammad Rizwan (343) follow closely, alongside KL Rahul (257) and Rohit Sharma (233).
Shadab Khan leads the bowling charts with 17 wickets in 10 matches at an economy of 6.28, while MRJ Watt (13) and Imad Wasim (12) also impress. Other notable bowlers include SM Sharif (12) and A Zampa (11), featuring best figures like Shadab’s 4/26 and Imad’s 5/14.