The first match of the Super-4 stage in the Asia Cup 2025 is being played between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. In this match, Bangladesh won the toss and chose the first bowling. Actually, when the match was about to begin, 2 minutes of silence were kept. This silent was kept in memory of the heavenly father of Shilankai player Dunith Vellalage, who had passed away on Thursday.

Both Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, keeping silence, expressed condolences to the father of Dunith Vellage. In this honor, they are playing against the Sri Lankan team by tying a black band on the arm. Vellalge is giving evidence of the country service by playing a super-4 match against Bangladesh even after the father’s death.

Dunith Vellalage returned to Sri Lanka

The 21 -year -old young player Dunith Vellalage immediately returned to his country as soon as he got the news of his father’s death, but he has now returned to the team. Veteran player Russell Arnold has also become convinced of the commitment of Vellalage’s national team. At the same time, fans also stood in the field and prayed for the peace of the departed soul.

Recently, a video also went viral, in which Vellalage is seen taking goodbye from his family members. Vellalage bowls spin with left hand and he returned to UAE this morning.

Mohammad Nabi was shocked

Dunith Vellalage is the same bowler, in whose over, Afghanistan player Mohammad Nabi hit 5 sixes. When Mohammad Nabi came to know about the death of Vellalage’s father after the end of the match, he was shocked. Sri Lanka won that match and confirmed the place in Super-4.

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A tragic news came out from the Asia Cup 2025 on Thursday. Sri Lankan player Dunith Vellalage’s father died while he was playing a match against Afghanistan. He was informed about this after the match. When the people of the press present in the stadium told this to Mohammad Nabi, he was stunned, it was difficult for him to do it. Actually, the prophet hit 5 sixes in one over of Vellalage on Thursday itself.

Afghanistan scored 169 runs while batting first, in which Mohammad Nabi had an important role. The prophet scored 60 runs in just 22 balls with the help of 6 sixes, 3 fours. In this, he hit 5 sixes in the last over by Dunith Vellalage. In this over, Vellalage had robbed 32 runs. He was disappointed on his face.

Prophet stunned after hearing the news of Vellalage’s father’s death

After the match, when Mohammad Nabi was leaving for the team hotel, some journalists present there told him that Dunith Vellalage’s father has passed away. The prophet was shocked to hear, it was difficult for him to do this. Surprisingly, he asked when the people recording him there told that this news came after the first innings.

Cricket is a very cruel game. When Mohammad Nabi Hit Vellalage for five Sixes, Vellalage Father Had a Heart Attack and Died. What a great shock and sorrow for a son.#ASIACUP pic.twitter.com/ZGA0U8ESPK

– Adnan Abbasi (@Adnanabbasi022) September 19, 2025

Dunith Vellalage immediately left for Sri Lanka from UAE after hearing the news. Let us know that Vellege was playing his first match against Afghanistan in the Asia Cup 2025. Earlier, he did not play against Bangladesh and Hong Kong.

The moment when Sri Lanka’s Coach Sanath Jayasuriya and Team Manager Informed Dunith Wellallage about the demise of his father right after the match. Dunith’s Father Passed Away Due to a Sudden Heart Attack. He was 54.
Video Credits- Dhanushka pic.twitter.com/p01nffwlvw

– Nibraz Ramzan (@nibraz88crick) September 18, 2025

Bangladesh also in Super-4 with Sri Lankan victory

Chasing the target, Sri Lanka won in the 19th over. Bangladesh also got a super-4 ticket with Sri Lankan victory. Now the first match of Super-4 will be between these two (Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh). This match will be held on September 20 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.