Sri Lanka Crush Bangladesh in Asia Cup 2025 Opener

"A complete team performance set the tone for Sri Lanka’s campaign."

Sri Lanka began their Asia Cup 2025 journey in style with a dominant 6-wicket win over Bangladesh. From the very first ball, they showed control in all departments, leaving Bangladesh struggling to respond.

Batting first, Bangladesh were restricted to 139/5 in 20 overs. Early wickets by Sri Lanka’s pacers, along with tight bowling from their spinners, prevented Bangladesh from building any big partnerships. Shamim Hossain (42*) and Jaker Ali (41*) tried to stabilize the innings but could not take the team to a competitive total.

In response, Sri Lanka chased down the target comfortably, reaching 140/4 in 14.4 overs. Pathum Nissanka scored a fluent 50, while Kamil Mishara remained unbeaten on 46, guiding the team to victory with ease. Sri Lanka’s bowlers maintained pressure throughout the match, ensuring Bangladesh never got back into the game.

The win gives Sri Lanka a perfect start to their Asia Cup campaign and boosts confidence for the upcoming fixtures. Bangladesh will need to regroup quickly to stay alive in the tournament.