On Saturday , September 20, 2025 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium , Bangladesh pulled off a thrilling four wicket win over Sri Lanka in the first Super Four match of Asia cup 2025 , Batting first Sri Lanka posted a competitive total but but a determined Bangladesh chase saw them reach 169/ 6 in 19.5 overs setting the stage for an exhilarating finish.
Sri Lanka Post Competitive Total
Sri Lanka , coming into the match with a perfect record in the group stage , looked to set a challenging target after captain Litton Das elected to field . Openers Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis gave the Lankans a flying start scoring 44 runs in the first five overs . However Bangladesh ‘s blowers soon regained control . Mustafizur Rahman led the attack with 3 wickets for 20 runs while Mahedi Hasan contributed with 2 vital scalps .
The highlight of Sri Lanka ‘s innings was Dasun Shanaka’s unbeaten 64 off 37 balls which included six towering sixes . His late assault nearly propelled Sri Lanka past 170 but the team finished at 168/7 slightly short of what would be a winning total in Dubai conditions .
Bangladesh Chase with Determination
Chasing 169 , Bangladesh lost Tanzid Hasan for a duck in the first over putting immediate pressure on the openers . Saif Hassan anchored the innings with a clam 61 off 45 balls , building a solid platform . Caption Litton Das provided support middle overs before Tawhid Hridoy took charge with an aggressive 58 off 37 deliveries, keeping Bangladesh on track to reach the target .
Nail – Biting Finish
The match reached a tense climax in the final over with Bangladesh needing 10 runs . Dasun Shanaka tried his best to defend but Shamim Hossain and Nasum Ahmed handled the pressure brilliantly . They guided their team past the line in 19.5 overs sealing a hard fought four wicket victory for Bangladesh .
Player of the Match & Reactions
Saif Hassan was named Player of the Match for crucial innings . He praised caption Litton Das for guidance and support . Das highlighted the team ‘s preparation and faith in players like Saif Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka praised Dasun Shanaka’s efforts and teams ‘s overall batting but admitted that small errors in the final overs cost them the match .
Looking Ahead
With this win , Bangladesh starts their Super Four journey with confidence and momentum , positioning themselves as serious contenders for the final . The tournament continues with the highly anticipated clash between India and Pakistan in Dubai promising anther high voltage encounter.
Brief Scores
- Sri Lanka : 168/7 in 20 overs ( Dasun Shanaka 64* , Kusal Mendis 34, Mustafizur Rahman 3/20 , Mahedi Hasan 2/25)
- Bangladesh : 169/6 in 19.5 overs ( Saif Hassan 61, Tawhid Hridoy 58, Wanindu Hasaranga 2/22 , Dasun Shanaka 2/21)
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