Bangladesh vs. Sri Lanka Asia Cup Clash: Match Preview and How to Watch

The Asia Cup 2025 continues in Abu Dhabi with a match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh on Tuesday, September 13, at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium. This Group B fixture pits a confident Bangladesh side against a Sri Lankan team looking to establish their form. Bangladesh secured a comfortable victory in their tournament opener, chasing down a modest target set by Hong Kong, with captain Litton Das scoring a composed 59. However, concerns remain in the bowling department, as Taskin Ahmed and Rishad Hossain conceded runs despite taking wickets. Sri Lanka, the 2022 Asia Cup T20 champions, are coming off a recent series win over Zimbabwe, but they’ll need to elevate their game to compete in the Asia Cup. Sri Lanka’s strength lies in their spin attack, with Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, and Dunith Wellalage providing a balanced threat, while Matheesha Pathirana’s pace could be a factor. The match is scheduled for 8:00 PM IST, with the toss at 7:30 PM IST. It will be broadcast on the Sony Sports Network and streamed on the Sony Liv app and website, as well as the OTTplay app. With only two teams progressing from the group, the stakes are high. A win for Bangladesh would secure their spot in the next round, while Sri Lanka aims to regain their rhythm and assert themselves as a top T20 team.