ABU DHABI-UNS : Sri Lanka eased past Bangladesh with a dominant batting display to chase a 140-run target in the fifth match of the ongoing ACC Men’s Asia Cup 2025 at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Saturday.
Chasing a modest 140-run target, Sri Lanka comfortably knocked the winning runs for the loss of four wickets and 32 balls to spare.
The defending champions of the T20 Asia Cup, however, had a contrasting start to the pursuit as they lost Kusal Mendis (three) in the second over with just 13 runs on the board.
Following the early setback, Kamil Mishara joined Nissanka in the middle, and the duo steered Sri Lanka in a touching distance by putting together 85 runs for the second wicket.
Nissanka, who was the core aggressor of the match-defining stand, eventually fell victim to Mahedi Hasan in the 11th over after top scoring with a 34-ball 50, studded with six fours and a six.
Sri Lanka then lost two more wickets in quick succession but Mishara stood his ground firm and steered them over the line with an unbeaten 46 off 32 deliveries, comprising four fours and two sixes.
Mahedi was the pick of the bowlers for Bangladesh, taking two wickets for just 29 runs in his four overs, while Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Mustafizur Rahman could claim one apiece.
