Published on: Sep 19, 2025 8:00 pm IST | Updated on: Sep 23, 2025 2:44 pm IST
The Asia Cup 2025 has entered the Super 4s stage. Four teams that have made it till here are India and Pakistan from Group A and Sri Lanka and Bangladesh from Group B. The first game of Super 4 will be played between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for the Super 4s, Match 1, Asia Cup T20I encounter between SL vs BAN at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.
Sri Lanka has played some brilliant cricket this edition. Along with Team India, they are the only other undefeated side so far in the tournament. Bangladesh, on the other hand, made their way to the Super 4 by defeating Hong Kong, China, and a team only dependent on their spinners, i.e., Afghanistan. Going by the form of the two sides, it is clear that Sri Lanka will have the upper hand heading into this contest. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the SL vs BAN Match 1 of Super 4s at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.
SL: 72% win chance BAN: 28% win chance
Fresh off a match-winning 50 against Afghanistan, the Sri Lankan wicket-keeper will be keen to continue his good run.
The Sri Lankan opener has struck 2 fifties from three matches so far in this competition and is the leading run-getter for his side.
The Bangladesh skipper hasn't had the best of the competition so far, but he has scored 290 runs from his last 10 T20Is, striking at 134.25.
The Bangladesh opener was the lynchpin against Afghanistan, scoring a fifty. He should back his form and look to score 20-30 runs in this game as well.
Check out our prediction for the BAN vs BAN Match 1, Super 4s, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.
Sri Lanka is playing this edition of Asia Cup with a point to prove. The way they lost to India in the final of the previous edition of Asia Cup must have injected a determination in their minds to do well in the following edition. So far, the team has played as a unit and eliminated all obstacles in their path.
As the tournament enters the Super 4s stage, things get tight for all teams, as the room for error is quite small. Bangladesh is the lowest-ranked team among the four that have made it to the Super 4s. Therefore, Sri Lanka will look to take early advantage and register a win in this contest. They have already defeated Bangladesh in the group stage and will look forward to repeating the feat this time in the Super 4s. Expect Sri Lanka to go all guns blazing in this contest.
Over the years, Bangladesh cricket has been trolled badly for not stepping up when it’s the need of the hour. The team went into a transition phase in the last year or so, wherein many big names like Tamim Iqbal, Shakib Al Hassan, Mahmudullah Riyad, and Mushfiqur Rahim decided to step aside from the shortest format of the game and make way for the youngsters.
In the last 4 months or so, one can say Bangladesh cricket has revived, especially in the shortest format of the game, and making it to the Super 4s stage of the Asia Cup 2025 speaks volumes for their recent run. The team has been gelling well, and defeating Afghanistan in their last league game must have bolstered their confidence.
Heading into this game, Bangladesh should aim to put up a much better effort against Sri Lanka than they did during their league-stage meeting and set a tone for themselves in the Super 4s stage. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 21 BAN won: 8 SL won: 13 No Result: 0 RECENT form SRI LANKA: L W W W W RECENT form BANGLADESH: W NR W L W
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have gone up against each other 21 times in T20Is. Sri Lanka has 13 wins to their name, whereas Bangladesh has registered 8 wins. Their last meeting took place in Sri Lanka. It was a 3-match T20I series won by Bangladesh 2-1.
How will the two teams, i.e., Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, fare in the 1st match of the Super 4s of Asia Cup 2025? Let’s take a look.
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (WK), Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka (C), Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera/Matheesha Pathirana, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara
Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Litton Das (C/WK), Saif Hassan, Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, Nurul Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 1st match of Super 4s in the Asia Cup 2025 between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai:
Toss Prediction
With Dubai’s dry surface and potential dew in the second innings, the captain winning the toss is likely to opt for bowling first. Chasing has been the preferred strategy here, especially under lights. Expect both Sri Lanka and Bangladesh to factor in spin grip and humidity before making their call.
Where to Watch Today’s Match
The online live streaming of the 1st match of the Super 4s of the Asia Cup 2025 will take place live on the Sony LIV app. The live TV coverage for this series will be available on the Sony Sports 1, 3, and 5 channels.
Sri Lanka enters the Super 4 clash with strong momentum, having topped their group unbeaten and recently defeated Bangladesh by six wickets. Bangladesh have shown grit but remains inconsistent. With form, depth, and a recent head-to-head advantage, Sri Lanka holds a 60–40 edge, though Bangladesh’s bowling can still spring a surprise. Therefore, as per our prediction, Sri Lanka is expected to win the SL vs BAN 1st match of the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup 2025.