BAN vs SL Fantasy Prediction Today | Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report – 5th Match, Asia Cup, 2025

Match Preview

This is one of the more crucial games of the group with two heavyweights of Asian cricket taking on each other. This match is likely to have a strong bearing on who proceeds to the next round of this Asia Cup. Bangladesh have had the luxury of already playing a game this tournament.

Team Stats

Bangladesh	Vs	Sri Lanka
10	Matches Played	10
70%	Win	40%
139	Average Score	146
196	Highest Score	218
104	Lowest Score	80

Head to Head Record

Teams	Matches Won
Bangladesh	5
Sri Lanka	5

Probable Playing XI

Bangladesh Expected Playing 11

Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das (c/wk), Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman

Sri Lanka Expected Playing 11

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Dushan Hemantha, Matheesha Pathirana, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando

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Injuries & Illnesses

Wanindu Hasaranga of Sri Lanka is fresh off a hamstring injury during the series against Bangladesh. There are currently no concerns in the Bangladesh camp.

Pitch Report & Weather Conditions

Hot and sunny weather conditions will make for a hard, dry pitch. The batters have tended to make the most of the pitch in Abu Dhabi with some high-scoring games in the past. Sri Lanka made its way to 189 for three the last time the team set foot in Zayed Cricket Stadium.

BAN vs SL Fantasy Top Picks

Wicketkeeper

Litton Das should be one of your first picks because of his amazing exploits for his country. His record internationally reads nearly 2500 runs with 14 half-centuries. Kusal Mendis will be a worthy opposition gloveman to Das. Mendis also has more than 2000 runs for Sri Lanka, with 16 half-centuries.

Batters

Pathum Nissanka is someone you can call on to stabilize the innings. The opening batter notched up a half-century in the first game against Zimbabwe recently. Tanzid Hasan hit a half-century against the Netherlands at the start of this month, making him a must-have in your lineup.

All Rounders

Rishad Hossain weaved his magic wand over Sri Lanka in the 2025 T20I series with three for 18 in the second T20I, also ending the series with an economy rate of 5.47. Charith Asalanka will be looking to reignite his fond memories of the venue after his 68 runs against the West Indies in 2021.

Mohammed Saifuddin should give you fireworks with either bat or ball or both. As a batter, one of his better recent scores was 52 not out off 31 balls for the Rangpur Riders in the BPL.

Bowlers

With six wickets in his two matches against the Netherlands, Taskin Ahmed will be difficult to look past as someone who can provide a breakthrough. Dushmantha Chameera enjoyed his time in Zimbabwe after racing to eight wickets, including two three-wicket hauls, in only three games.

Spinner Nasum Ahmed’s only match of the series against the Netherlands saw him take three for 21 in four overs.

Mustafizur Rahman will be a keenly watched bowler this tournament with his current T20I bowling ranking being just outside the top ten. The left-armer took a tidy two for 17 in four overs against the UAE in the UAE this year.

BAN vs SL Captain and Vice-Captain Choices

Captain

Litton Das will look to land the first blow against Sri Lanka. The top-order batter has smashed more than 250 runs against his opponents with a highest score of 76.

Vice-Captain

Mustafizur Rahman will be frothing at the mouth to bowl against this opposition. In last year’s T20 World Cup, the pacer finished with three for 17 against Sri Lanka.

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BAN vs SL Team Expert Advice

The Sri Lankans have some quality T20 batters within their ranks. After being bowled out cheaply against Zimbabwe, it may be worth noting that the Sri Lankan batters should be picked on their potential to single-handedly win games, not necessarily banking on consistency.

You are likely to get a better outcome for your team if you look through the Bangladesh team lineup for your spin-bowling options. The best new-ball bowling and death-bowling options across both squads are likely to be the ones with plenty of T20 franchise experience around the world.

Notable Stats

Most Fantasy Points

Mohammad Nawaz has 653 points in the last 5 matches at an average of 130 points per game.

Most Runs

Litton Das comes out on top with 59 runs. Towhid Hridoy follows him with 35 runs.

Most Wickets

This is shared three ways by Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Rishad Hossain and Taskin Ahmed all with two wickets.

Most Sixes

Litton Das and Parvez Hossain Emon have each hit one six.

Highest Strike Rate

There are two standouts where batting strike rate is concerned. Litton Das is firing at 151.28, while Parvez Hossain Emon’s 135.71 is not too shabby either.

Best Economy Rate

The pace duo of Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Mustafizur Rahman have both gone at economy rates under six runs per over.