Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will meet again, this time in the Super 4 stage, at the Dubai International Stadium on Saturday. Sri Lanka topped Group B with a clean sweep, winning all three of their matches, while Bangladesh progressed after defeating Hong Kong and Afghanistan.
In their previous encounter in the Asia Cup, Bangladesh posted 139 runs, with Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, and captain Litton Das being the only players to score in double figures. Sri Lanka chased down the target comfortably in just 14.4 overs, thanks to half-centuries from Pathum Nissanka and Kamil Mishara.
Both teams will be determined to secure a victory, especially with key clashes against Group A teams, India and Pakistan, coming up. Sri Lanka will face Pakistan on September 23 and India on September 26, while Bangladesh will take on India on September 24 and Pakistan the following day.
In their last 21 meetings, Sri Lanka have won 13 times, while Bangladesh have won 8.
Matches Played | Sri Lanka won | Bangladesh won | No Result |
21 | 13 | 8 | 0 |
Last 5 Encounters Between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh
In the last 5 encounters, Bangladesh lead with 3 wins, while Sri Lanka have won 2.
Matches Played | Sri Lanka won | Bangladesh won | No Result |
5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka (c), Nuwanidu Fernando, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kamindu Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara, Dasun Shanaka, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando, Dunith Wellalage, Chamika Karunaratne, Matheesha Pathirana
Bangladesh : Litton Das (c), Shak Mahedi Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Saif Hassan, Rishad Hossain, Tanzid Hasan, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Quazi Nurul Hasan Sohan, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Shaif Uddin
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