Bangladesh kicked off their Tremendous 4 marketing campaign within the Asia Cup 2025 with an exciting four-wicket win in opposition to Sri Lanka on the Dubai Worldwide Cricket Stadium. Chasing 169, the Bangla Tigers held their nerve underneath strain, because of half-centuries from Saif Hassan and Towhid Hridoy, securing victory with only one ball to spare. The consequence gave Bangladesh an early enhance within the Tremendous 4 stage and reaffirmed their rising repute as a robust T20 aspect.
Sri Lanka submit aggressive whole regardless of stumbles
Opting to bat first after dropping the toss, Sri Lanka’s innings noticed a mix of aggressive stroke play and premature dismissals. Pathum Nissanka gave a brisk begin with 22 off 15 balls, whereas Kusal Mendis contributed a precious 34 from 25 deliveries, hammering three sixes. Nevertheless, it was former skipper Dasun Shanaka who turned the momentum with a blistering 64 off simply 37 balls. His knock, studded with six sixes and three boundaries, lifted Sri Lanka to 168/7 of their 20 overs.
Captain Charith Asalanka additionally chipped in with 21 off 12, however other than these contributions, the center order crumbled underneath disciplined Bangladesh bowling. Mustafizur Rahman was the standout, scalping three wickets for simply 20 runs in his 4 overs. Mahedi Hasan offered important assist with figures of two/25, making certain Sri Lanka didn’t run away with the sport regardless of Shanaka’s fireworks.
Bangladesh’s chase anchored by Saif Hassan and Towhid Hridoy
Bangladesh’s reply began shakily with Tanzid Hasan falling for a duck within the second over. Nevertheless, opener Saif steadied the innings with a composed but attacking knock. Displaying maturity past his years, Hassan struck 61 runs off 45 balls, hitting two fours and 4 sixes. His partnership with Litton Das (23 off 16) stabilized the innings and stored the required run charge in examine.
The chase gained additional momentum when Hridoy joined Hassan. The younger batter performed with managed aggression, scoring 58 runs off 37 deliveries, adorned with 4 boundaries and two sixes. Collectively, Hassan and Hridoy fashioned the spine of Bangladesh’s chase, absorbing strain from Sri Lanka’s spinners and punishing the free deliveries.
Although there have been nervous moments in direction of the top with Shamim Hossain (14 off 12) and Jaker Ali (9 off 4) falling rapidly, Bangladesh managed to carry their floor. With 5 runs wanted within the closing over, Shanaka picked up two wickets to lift hopes for Sri Lanka. However Nasum Ahmed nudged a single on the penultimate ball to seal the win for Bangladesh at 169/6.
Sri Lanka’s bowlers confirmed resilience however lacked the killer punch in essential moments. Wanindu Hasaranga was the best, returning with 2/22 in his 4 overs, whereas Shanaka picked up 2/21 in 2.5 overs throughout his late spell. Nevertheless, costly overs from Nuwan Thushara (1/42) and Dunith Wellalage (0/36) proved expensive as Bangladesh’s batters made full use of the quick boundaries in Dubai. For his match-winning knock of 61 underneath strain, Saif was named the Participant of the Match.
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Right here’s how followers reacted:
Saif Hassan and Towhid Hridoy acquired Bangladesh within the recreation brilliantly. Skilful batting.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) September 20, 2025
Terrific match, Bangladesh house by a whisker. However an enormous win nonetheless contemplating Sri Lanka had been unbeaten within the event. This consequence places larger strain on each India and Pakistan in tomorrow’s recreation to remain abreast of B’desg within the Tremendous 4
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) September 20, 2025
Saif Hassan 🌟 named Participant of the Match for his good knock, guiding Bangladesh to an exciting win 💪🎉.#AsiaCup #SLvBAN pic.twitter.com/j6YDFkEN9O
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) September 20, 2025
Laborious-fought battle from the Sri Lankan bowlers, however Bangladesh held their nerve to win by 4 wickets. 🏏#AsiaCup2025 #SLvBAN #SriLankaCricket pic.twitter.com/jqvtBXyOQt
— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) September 20, 2025
Bangladesh get previous Sri Lanka within the closing over of an Asia Cup basic 👌#SLvBAN 📝: https://t.co/k9MKoGbgdW pic.twitter.com/KJ0FjRYuYe
— ICC (@ICC) September 20, 2025
It’s a very long time since I noticed a Sri Lankan workforce with such restricted spin bowling choices.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) September 20, 2025
Saif Hassan on track is sweet, since I noticed him from the age of 9.
— Mohammad Isam (@Isam84) September 20, 2025
Bangladesh notch up a press release win ✌️
Led by unbelievable 5️⃣0️⃣s from Saif Hassan & Towhid Hridoy, 🇧🇩 channelled their inside tigers in an all-out assault on their opponents, claiming victory! 👏#AsiaCup2025 #bd #Tigers pic.twitter.com/yVRQUHDJXX
— Nurul H.tamim (@therealtamim09) September 20, 2025
Congratulations✌️
Group Bangladesh 🇧🇩
A lion is crushed by a tiger’s paws 🐯🐾🦁
Led by unbelievable 5️⃣0️⃣s from Saif Hassan & Towhid Hridoy, 🇧🇩 channelled their inside tigers in an all-out assault on their opponents, claiming victory! 👏#SLvBAN #DPWorldAsiaCup2025 #ACC pic.twitter.com/GywPJwvB4o— Liton Kumar Saha (@soddo2012) September 20, 2025
SRI LANKA VS BANGLADESH 🇧🇩 ASIA CUP MATCH RESULT
MATCH WON BANGLADESH 4 WICKET ✅
PLEYER OF THE MATCH – Saif Hassan
MOST WICKET FOR THE MATCH – mustafizur Rahman 4 Over 20 RUNS IN 3 WICKET ✅
MOST RUNS FOR THE MATCH – Dasun Shanaka 64 RUNS FOR 37 BALLS
— Sahil Singhadiya (@SahilSinghadiya) September 20, 2025
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