Litton Das of Bangladesh bats throughout the Asia Cup match in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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Sri Lanka skipper Charith Asalanka gained the toss and opted to field of their Asia Cup match against Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi on Saturday (September 13, 2025).
Asalanka stated that all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga is again within the group.
“We are going to bowl, looks like a new pitch so we want to bowl. It’s a good challenge as a captain and we got a good bunch of players. (We’ll have a) 7-4 combo and three all-rounders. (Wanindu) Hasaranga is playing,” stated Asalanka.
Bangladesh made one change, bringing in Shoriful Islam instead of Taskin Ahmed.
The Teams:
Bangladesh: Litton Das (c/w), Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman.
Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (w), Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara.
Published – September 13, 2025 08:05 pm IST
