Asia Cup 2025: Match 5, Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between BAN vs SL?

Published - 12 Sept 2025, 13:44 IST | Updated - 12 Sept 2025, 14:32 IST

Bangladesh take on Sri Lanka in match No. 5 of the Asia Cup 2025 on Saturday, September 13, at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

Bangladesh are in red-hot form in the shortest format of the game. They came into the Asia Cup on the back of series wins against Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and the Netherlands. In their opening fixture in the continental tournament, the Bangla Tigers defeated Hong Kong by seven wickets, chasing down a 144-run target in 17 overs.

Meanwhile, Sri Lanka bounced back from their series defeat to Bangladesh in July by defeating Zimbabwe 2-1 in Harare earlier this month. Inconsistency has been a problem for the Charith Asalanka-led side. On their day, they can be a very dangerous unit. A lot would depend on how their spinners Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana fare in the tournament. Openers Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis will also have to play a key role.

Two matches have been played so far at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi in the 2025 Asia Cup. The average first-innings score is around 166. The surface is quite balanced, with something in it for batters as well as the bowlers. Powerplay overs are going to be crucial for both teams. The new ball could swing around for a couple of overs under the lights.

Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Litton Das (C & WK), Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali Anik, Rishad Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman.

Kusal Mendis (WK), Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara/Nuwan Thushara, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka (C), Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Matheesha Pathirana.

Litton Das has been in stunning form of late. He was the highest run-getter against the Netherlands, scoring 145 in three games. The Bangladesh skipper has carried the form into the Asia Cup, smashing a 39-ball 59 against Hong Kong to help his team emerge victorious in their opening clash.

Dushmantha Chameera will look to make early inroads with the new ball. He has also been in exemplary rhythm, finishing with eight wickets in three T20Is against Zimbabwe. The 33-year-old will look to use his experience to good effect against the Bangladesh batters.

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.