Asia Cup 2025 – Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka: First Innings Report, Highlights & Score

Sep 13, 2025

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The Asia Cup 2025 is underway with a high-stakes clash between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. At the halfway mark of the match, Bangladesh have posted a competitive total despite a shaky start. Here’s a detailed first-innings breakdown, key performers, and what it means for the chase ahead.

🏟️ Match Snapshot

Detail	Information
Match	Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup 2025
Venue	Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Format	T20I (20 overs each)
Toss	Sri Lanka won the toss & opted to field first
Bangladesh Score (20 overs)	139/5

📝 Bangladesh Innings Overview

Bangladesh’s innings was a story of early collapse and lower-order resilience.

Phase	Wickets Lost	Runs Scored	Key Moments
Powerplay (1–6 overs)	3 wickets	27 runs	Early strikes by Sri Lankan pacers
Middle Overs (7–15)	2 wickets	70 runs	Shamim Hossain & Jaker Ali rebuilt
Death Overs (16–20)	0 wickets	42 runs	Smart strike rotation, few boundaries

Key Batters

Shamim Hossain – Anchored under pressure.
Jaker Ali – Accelerated scoring at the right time.

🎯 Sri Lanka Bowling Analysis

Sri Lanka’s bowlers were ruthless at the start but couldn’t prevent a lower-order recovery.

Bowler	Overs	Wickets	Economy
Wanindu Hasaranga	4	2	Controlled middle overs
Dushmantha Chameera	4	1	Early breakthrough with pace
Others	–	chipped in	kept run rate in check early

🔄 Turning Point

The 50-run partnership between Shamim Hossain and Jaker Ali transformed Bangladesh’s innings from a collapse to a defendable total.

📊 Target for Sri Lanka

Target	Required Run Rate
140 runs in 20 overs	7 RPO

Sri Lanka’s batting depth makes this target achievable, but early wickets by Bangladesh could make it tricky.

🔍 Key Takeaways at Halfway Stage

Bangladesh recovered well after top-order collapse but still posted a modest total.
Sri Lanka’s bowlers excelled early but couldn’t finish strongly.
The chase will depend on how Sri Lanka negotiate Bangladesh’s new-ball attack.