Asia Cup Super 4 kicks off with thriller as Bangladesh end Sri Lanka’s unbeaten run

Asia Cup Super 4: Bangladesh edge Sri Lanka in thrilling opener.

Bangladesh survived a nail-biting finish to beat Sri Lanka in the first Super 4 match of the Asia Cup 2025 on September 20 at a packed stadium. Chasing 169, Bangladesh nearly threw it away, needing just 1 run off the final 2 balls before Shamim Hossain’s quick thinking sealed a nervy victory.

Opener Saif Hassan starred with 61 off 45 balls, while Litton Das (23) and Towhid Hridoy (58) helped Bangladesh reach 157/3 in 18 overs. However, a collapse in the final over saw Jaker Ali and Mahedi Hasan fall in quick succession, leaving the chase hanging by a thread.

Sri Lanka’s innings had been powered by Dasun Shanaka, who struck 64 off 37 balls, guiding the team to 168/5. Despite a strong start by Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis, Mahedi Hasan and Mustafizur Rahman applied the brakes with crucial wickets.

The match began with a minute’s silence for spinner Dunith Wellalage, whose father had passed away before the game. The contest lived up to its billing, with Bangladesh demonstrating grit and resilience to secure a crucial Super 4 win, keeping their final hopes alive, while Sri Lanka now face a must-win clash against India to stay in contention.

Bangladesh’s thrilling finish highlighted the unpredictable nature of this rivalry, reminding fans why these matches are among the most compelling in the Asia Cup.