Abu Dhabi : Sri Lanka began their Asia Cup 2025 campaign with a confident six-wicket victory over Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi, reaching the 140-run target with 32 balls to spare. Opting to bowl first, Sri Lanka restricted Bangladesh to 139 for 5 despite a strong sixth-wicket stand.
Bangladesh slipped to 11 for 3 before Jaker Ali (41* off 34) and Shamim Hossain (42* off 34) steadied the innings with a record partnership, helping their side post a respectable total.Wanindu Hasaranga led the bowling effort with 2 for 20, while early strikes from Nuwan Thushara and Dushmantha Chameera set the tone.
In the chase, Pathum Nissanka anchored the top order with a brisk 50 from 34 balls, striking six fours and a six. The spotlight, however, belonged to Kamil Mishara, who followed his unbeaten knock in the previous match with a composed 46 not out from 32 deliveries, guiding Sri Lanka home and earning Player of the Match honours.
Sri Lanka finished on 140 for 4 in 14.4 overs, underlining their chasing strength and collecting two valuable points in Group B.
Brief Scorecard :
1st Innings :
BAN : 139-5 (20)
Shamim Hossain : 42* (34)
SL :
Wanindu Hasaranga : 4-25-2
2nd Innings :
SL : 140-4 (14.4)
Pathum Nissanka : 50 (34)
Kamil Mishara : 46* (32)
BAN :
Mahedi Hasan : 4-29-2
Result : Sri Lanka win by 6 Wickets.
