SL vs BAN Top Bowlers: Sri Lanka will face Bangladesh in the 1st match of the Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 stage on Saturday, September 20, at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, 8:00 PM IST.
Sri Lanka boasts an in-form bowling attack, led by the pace duo of Dushmantha Chameera and Nuwan Thushara, alongside the mystery spin of Wanindu Hasaranga.
Bangladesh, on the other hand, banks on the experience of Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed, with youngster Rishad Hossain providing support in the spin department.
In this article, we analyse the top bowlers from both teams who could make a decisive impact in this high-stakes encounter.
Asia Cup 2025 – Top Wicket-Takers List
| Player | MAT | INNS | OVR | RUNS | WK | AVG | ECN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junaid Siddique | 3 | 3 | 9 | 57 | 9 | 6.33 | 6.33 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 3 | 3 | 9.1 | 48 | 8 | 6.00 | 5.24 |
| Saim Ayub | 3 | 3 | 10 | 61 | 6 | 10.17 | 6.10 |
| Nuwan Thushara | 3 | 3 | 12 | 71 | 5 | 14.20 | 5.92 |
| Faisal Shah | 3 | 3 | 12 | 102 | 5 | 20.40 | 8.50 |
| Aamir Kaleem | 3 | 3 | 8 | 76 | 5 | 15.20 | 9.50 |
| Noor Ahmad | 3 | 3 | 11 | 76 | 4 | 19.00 | 6.91 |
SL vs BAN: Sri Lanka’s Top Bowlers
1. Wanindu Hasaranga
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Last Match | 0/18 vs Afghanistan |
| Asia Cup 2025 | 3 wickets in 3 matches |
| Record vs Bangladesh | 14 wickets in 8 matches |
| 2025 T20s | 18 wickets in 12 matches |
Insight: Hasaranga’s ability to control the middle overs with sharp turn and variations makes him Sri Lanka’s biggest threat against Bangladesh’s batting lineup.
2. Dushmantha Chameera
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Last Match | 1/50 vs Afghanistan |
| Asia Cup 2025 | 4 wickets in 3 matches |
| Record vs Bangladesh | 10 wickets in 7 matches |
| 2025 T20s | 15 wickets in 11 matches |
Insight: Chameera’s pace and ability to pick wickets with the new ball will be crucial to dent Bangladesh’s top order early.
3. Nuwan Thushara
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Last Match | 4/18 vs Afghanistan |
| Asia Cup 2025 | 5 wickets in 3 matches |
| Record vs Bangladesh | 8 wickets in 5 matches |
| 2025 T20s | 16 wickets in 10 matches |
Insight: Thushara’s slingy action and yorkers at the death make him one of the most dangerous bowlers in this contest.
SL vs BAN: Bangladesh Top Bowlers
1. Mustafizur Rahman
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Last Match | 3/28 vs Afghanistan |
| Asia Cup 2025 | 4 wickets in 3 matches |
| Record vs Sri Lanka | 12 wickets in 9 matches |
| 2025 T20s | 17 wickets in 11 matches |
Insight: Known as the “Fizz”, his cutters and variations in the death overs make him Bangladesh’s trump card.
2. Taskin Ahmed
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Last Match | 2/34 vs Afghanistan |
| Asia Cup 2025 | 4 wickets in 2 matches |
| Record vs Sri Lanka | 9 wickets in 8 matches |
| 2025 T20s | 14 wickets in 12 matches |
Insight: Taskin’s raw pace and ability to get bounce from the surface could trouble Sri Lanka’s top order.
3. Rishad Hossain
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Last Match | 2/18 vs Afghanistan |
| Asia Cup 2025 | 4 wickets in 3 matches |
| Record vs Sri Lanka | 4 wickets in 3 matches |
| 2025 T20s | 12 wickets in 10 matches |
Insight: The youngster has impressed with his accuracy and ability to take key wickets in pressure moments.
SL vs BAN: Top Bowlers Predictions
| Player | Matches (2025) | Wickets | Key Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wanindu Hasaranga (SL) | 12 | 18 | Best spinner in the Asia Cup |
| Nuwan Thushara (SL) | 10 | 16 | In-form and deadly at death |
| Mustafizur Rahman (BAN) | 11 | 17 | Bangladesh’s most reliable bowler |
Prediction: We are backing Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka) and Mustafizur Rahman (Bangladesh) as the leading wicket-takers in this contest.
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FAQ – SL vs BAN Top Bowlers to watch Asia Cup 2025 Super Four Match 1
Who will take the most wickets for Bangladesh in today’s SL vs BAN Asia Cup match?
Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, and Rishad Hossain are top picks.
Who will take the most wickets for Sri Lanka in today’s SL vs BAN match?
Nuwan Thushara, Dushmantha Chameera, and Wanindu Hasaranga are strong options.
Which bowlers could take the most wickets today?
Wanindu Hasaranga (SL), Nuwan Thushara (SL), and Mustafizur Rahman (BAN).
