What is the recent form of Sri Lanka and Bangladesh ahead of the Super Four clash?

Sri Lanka is in red-hot form with 4 wins in their last 5 matches, including victories over Afghanistan, Hong Kong, and Bangladesh. Bangladesh has also been consistent, winning 4 of their last 5 games, with their only loss coming against Sri Lanka.

Who are the key players to watch out for in the SL vs BAN match?

For Sri Lanka, Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, and Wanindu Hasaranga are in top form. For Bangladesh, Litton Das, Mustafizur Rahman, and Taskin Ahmed will be crucial in deciding the outcome.

What does the head-to-head record between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh look like?

In their last 8 T20I meetings, both teams are evenly matched with 4 wins each. Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh earlier in the league stage of the Asia Cup 2025, giving them a psychological advantage.

SL vs BAN Head-to-Head Record & Stats in T20I

SL vs BAN Head-to-Head Record: Sri Lanka will face Bangladesh in the first Super Four match of the Asia Cup 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 20 2025.

Sri Lanka topped Group B with three consecutive wins, while Bangladesh sealed their Super Four spot with a hard-fought victory over Afghanistan. Both teams have momentum, but Sri Lanka looks stronger with a more balanced side and recent dominance in head-to-head encounters.

Let’s take a look at the SL vs BAN head-to-head record, recent form, and key stats ahead of this high-stakes clash.

SL vs BAN Head-to-Head in T20Is

Matches Played	SL Won	BAN Won	No Result	Win% (SL)
08	4	4	0	50%

The two sides have been evenly matched in recent years, splitting their last eight meetings 4–4. This makes the Super Four opener even more exciting.

Sri Lanka – Recent Performance (Last 5 T20Is)

Date	Opponent	Result	Margin	Score (SL – Opp)
18 Sep 25	Afghanistan	Won	By 6 wickets	SL 171/4 (18.4) – AFG 169/8 (20)
15 Sep 25	Hong Kong	Won	By 4 wickets	SL 153/6 (18.5) – HKG 149/4 (20)
13 Sep 25	Bangladesh	Won	By 6 wickets	SL 140/4 (14.4) – BAN 139/5 (20)
07 Sep 25	Zimbabwe	Won	By 8 wickets	SL 193/2 (17.4) – ZIM 191/8 (20)
06 Sep 25	Zimbabwe	Lost	By 5 wickets	SL 80/10 (17.4) – ZIM 84/5 (14.2)

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Bangladesh – Recent Performance (Last 5 T20Is)

Date	Opponent	Result	Margin	Score (BAN – Opp)
16 Sep 25	Afghanistan	Won	By 8 runs	BAN 154/5 (20) – AFG 146/10 (20)
13 Sep 25	Sri Lanka	Lost	By 6 wickets	BAN 139/5 (20) – SL 140/4 (14.4)
11 Sep 25	Hong Kong	Won	By 7 wickets	BAN 144/3 (17.4) – HKG 143/7 (20)
01 Sep 25	Netherlands	Won	By 9 wickets	BAN 104/1 (13.1) – NED 103/10 (17.3)
30 Aug 25	Netherlands	Won	By 8 wickets	BAN 138/2 (13.3) – NED 136/8 (20)

Key Player Battle

Kusal Mendis vs Mustafizur Rahman – Sri Lanka’s in-form top-order batter vs Bangladesh’s best strike bowler.

Wanindu Hasaranga vs Towhid Hridoy – Sri Lanka’s star spinner vs Bangladesh’s rising middle-order batter.

Nuwan Thushara vs Litton Das – The slingy pacer against Bangladesh’s most reliable opener.

SL vs BAN Stats Comparison (Overall T20Is)

Stat	Sri Lanka	Bangladesh
Highest T20I Score	260/6 vs KEN	215/5 vs SL
Lowest T20I Score	82 vs IND	70 vs NZ
Best Bowling Figures	4/9 – Malinga	5/22 – Mustafizur
Most T20I Wins	80+	60+
Current Form	4 wins in last 5	4 wins in last 5

SL vs BAN Asia Cup 2025 – What to Expect?

The Dubai pitch is balanced, with an average 1st innings score of 162–170. Dew in evening games makes chasing easier, which means the toss will play a crucial role.

If Sri Lanka bats first: Expect 170–180 as a winning total.
If Bangladesh bats first, their top order must fire to reach 160+, else they may struggle.

Prediction: Sri Lanka, with their superior spin attack and batting depth, start as favourites. Bangladesh need a near-perfect performance to cause an upset.