The 2025 Asia Cup began from 9 September. The tournament has now come in its final stages through the thrill of the group stage. The finals will be played between the teams which will be in the top-2 in the Super-4 stage. Tomorrow the match will be played between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, which will not be less than a semi -finals for them. Let us tell you that so far India and Bangladesh have won one each in Super 4.

Tomorrow Pakistan’s honor is at stake

First of all, understand what is the situation in Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the points table. On one side there are India and Bangladesh, who have won each win. If she wins one of her next two matches, then the path of the finals will be easy for her to a great extent. On the other hand, the account of Sri Lanka and Pakistan’s numerals is not open yet.

Tomorrow, if the Pakistan team gets defeat at the hands of Sri Lanka, then it will be almost impossible to go to the final. Sri Lanka will also have a similar situation. If he gets defeat against Pakistan tomorrow, then it will be almost certain to be out of the Asia Cup. Therefore, Pakistan vs Sri Lanka match to be held on 23 September, will be a do or die match for both.

When and what time will the match start?

The super 4 matches of Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be played at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The live telecast of this match will be available on TV on TV on Indian time. At the same time, live streaming of the match will be available on Jio Hotstar app from 8 pm.

Pakistan’s possible playing XI: Sahibzada Farhan, Sam Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Ali Aga (captain), Hasan Nawaz, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris (wicketkeeper), Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed

Sri Lanka’s possible playing XI: Pathum Nisanka, Kusal Mendis (wicketkeeper), Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Charit Asanka (Captain), Dasun Shanaka, Kamindu Mendis, Vanindu Hasranga, Mahisha Tishta, Dushmanta Chamera, Nuwan Tushara

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Bangladesh defeated Sri Lanka by 4 wickets. The Super-4 stage of the Asia Cup has started with a very exciting win. In this match, the Sri Lankan team scored a score of 168 runs while playing first, which the Bangladesh team achieved the target in a thrilling manner in the last over. For Bangladesh, Tauheed Hriday played a match -winning innings, who scored 58 runs. With this exciting win over 6 -time Asia Cup champion Sri Lanka, Bangladesh has taken the first step towards the 2025 Asia Cup final.

Bangladesh’s decision to bowl first after winning the toss proved to be correct. The Bangladesh team, who came to chase the target of 169 runs, did not have a good start as Tanjid Hasan Tamim could not open the account. Captain Litton Das scored an important partnership of 59 runs with Saif Hasan, playing an innings of 23 runs in 16 balls.

After that Saif Hasan and Tauheed Hriday, while taking charge, took a 54 -run partnership and brought Bangladesh closer to victory. Hassan was dismissed for 61 runs in the 14th over. Right now the heart was standing at the crease and Bangladesh was expected to win with him. In the 19th over, Heart was also dismissed for 58 runs and from here the match was going to be exciting.

Only 5 runs were needed in the last over

In the last over, Bangladesh had to score only 5 runs to win and he had 6 wickets left in his hand. Dasun Shanaka came to the last over for Sri Lanka, who scored 64 runs with the bat. On the first ball of Shanaka, Zakir Ali surprised the score. Zakir Ali became clean bold on the next ball. The third ball was dot and Mehdi Hasan was also dismissed on the fourth ball. Bangladeshi batsmen could not get a run. On the fifth ball of the over, Nasum Ahmed ran as soon as he hit the ball, but the fielder could not hit the direct stump.

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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.

Asia cup bad news: The Asia Cup on Sri Lankan young all -rounder Dunith Vellalage suffered great grief during the match against Afghanistan in 2025. Actually, during the match, he got the sad news of the death of his father Suranga Vellalage. According to Sri Lankan media, his father died due to a heart attack. The team management gave this news to Vellalage in the middle match, after which his pain started to appear clearly. A video is going viral on social media, in which the supporting staff and managers of the team are seen handling them.

Despite the news of his father’s death, Dunith Vellalage refused to leave the field and agreed to play wearing a pad for the team. However, his performance faded in this match. He spent 49 runs in 4 overs and could take only 1 wicket. In the last over of the innings, Mohammad Nabi of Afghanistan also hit 5 consecutive sixes on him.

Heartbreaking Scene Moments after the Match, Sri Lanka Coach Sanath Jayasuriya & Team Manager informed Young Dunith Welllage About His Father’s Sudden Passing at 54 Due to a heart to a heart to a heart to a heart to a heart to a heart to a heart to a hee. Strength to Dunith & His Family in This Tragic Timeke#Afgvsl pic.twitter.com/5wfxblw1u

– ℕ (@IAMAJAYJANGIRR) September 18, 2025

Sri Lanka’s great victory

In this match, Afghanistan, batting first, scored 169 runs losing 8 wickets in 20 overs. The Afghan team had a very bad start and 5 wickets had fallen on their 71 runs, but Mohammad Nabi and Rashid Khan finally made the score honorable by batting aggressively.

Chasing the target, the Sri Lankan team also staggering, but Kusal Mendis handled the innings with a brilliant half -century. He scored 74 runs off 52 balls, including 10 fours. Apart from him, Kusal Perera (28 runs) and Kamindu Mendis (24 runs) also contributed significantly and Sri Lanka easily achieved the target with 6 wickets remaining.

Sri Lanka’s entry in Super-4

With this victory, Sri Lanka has confirmed its place in the Super-4 phase of the Asia Cup 2025. At the same time, Afghanistan team has been eliminated from the tournament with defeat. Bangladesh has also qualified in Super-4 from this group.

The Sri Lankan cricket team will play a 3 -match T20 series on the Zimbabwe tour before the Cricket Asia Cup 2025, for which the Sri Lanka Cricket Board announced the squad on Thursday. The 17 -member team under the captaincy of Charith Asanka include Kushal Perera, Kushal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Mahesh Dixhana. It is possible that Sri Lanka’s squad will also be the same for the Asia Cup.

Sri Lanka Cricket Team is included in Group B of Asia Cup. He is accompanied by teams from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Hong Kong in this group. Before the Asia Cup, Sri Lanka’s team will play a 3 -match T20 series on Zimbabwe tour. Earlier, the first ODI will be played on Friday. Sri Lanka will also play 2 ODIs on the tour, after that the first T20 will be played on 3 September.

Players included in Sri Lanka T20 Squad

Charith Asanka (captain), Pathum Nisanka, Kushal Mendis, Kushal Perera, Nuwaniidu Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Kamil Mishra, Vishen Halmbaj, Dasun Shanka, Dunith Vellege, Chamika Karunaratne, Mahish Tishta, Dushan Hemantha, Mathisha Pathirana, Nuwan Tushra, Nuvanta Tushra, Binura Franando, Binura Fernande

Sri Lanka T20i Squad for Zimbabwe Tour
The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Panel Has Named the Following Squad for the T20I series against Zimbabwe#Slvzim #Srilankacrick pic.twitter.com/34QCCCIKZP7

– Sri Lanka Cricket (@OFFCIALC) August 28, 2025

Zim vs SL T20 series schedule

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka will be played on first T20 Wednesday, 3 September, second T20 Saturday, 6 September and third T20 Sunday, 7 September. All matches will start at 5 pm Indian time. The three T20 Harare will be played at the Sports Club Stadium.

Sri Lanka’s schedule in Asia Cup

The first match of Cricket Asia Cup 2025 will be played between Afghanistan and Hong Kong on Tuesday, 9 September. The second match will be held between Team India and UAE on 10 September. The first match of the Sri Lanka cricket team will be against Bangladesh at Sheikh Zaid Cricket Stadium on Saturday, September 13. The match will be played from 7:30 pm Indian time. See the schedule of Sri Lanka’s matches in the group stage.

• 13 September: Vs Bangladesh (Sheikh Zaid Cricket Stadium) – 7:30 pm
• 15 September: Vs Hong Kong (Dubai International Stadium) – 7:30 pm
• 18 September: Vs Afghanistan (Sheikh Zaid Cricket Stadium) – 7:30 pm

A total of 8 teams will play in the Asia Cup, which are divided into 2 groups of 4-4. After the group stage, the top 2 teams of each group will enter Super 4 and the remaining 4 teams will be out. After this, after the Super 4 matches, the final will be clashed between the top 2 teams on September 28.