Sri Lanka got their 2025 Asia Cup campaign off to a winning start with a six-wicket victory over Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi yesterday.
After winning the toss, Sri Lanka invited Bangladesh to bat first.
The Bangladeshi top order crumbled early, losing their first five wickets for just 53 runs by the 10th over.
A vital unbeaten partnership of 86 runs for the sixth wicket between Zakir Ali (41*) and Shamim Hossain (42*) lifted Bangladesh to a fighting total of 139/5.
Sri Lanka’s bowling was led by Wanindu Hasaranga (2 wickets), with Dushmantha Chameera and Nuwan Thushara claiming one wicket each.
In reply, Sri Lanka chased down the target with ease, reaching 140/4 in the 15th over.
Opener Pathum Nissanka scored 50, while Kamil Mishara remained unbeaten on 46, guiding the team home.
Nissanka also achieved a personal milestone, becoming the fastest Sri Lankan to reach 2,000 runs in T20 internationals.
With this result, Sri Lanka started their Asia Cup journey on a positive note, taking the lead in the group stage.
Kamil Mishara was named Player of the Match
