Bangladesh taste six-wicket defeat to Sri Lanka | Sports

DHAKA, Sept 13, 2025 (BSS)—A poor batting led Bangladesh to a six-wicket defeat to Sri Lanka in their second game of the Asia Cup T20 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi today. Bangladesh beat Hong Kong by seven wickets in the first match but couldn’t show the similar intent against much stronger side like Sri Lanka. After being asked to bat first, Bangladesh were restricted to a moderate 139-5, a total Sri Lanka gunned down in 14.4 overs, reaching 140-4. Opener Pathum Nissanka was the heart of Sri Lanka’s chase, hitting a blistering 50 off 34, an innings studded with six fours and one four. He was accompanied by young Kamil Mishra who punished Bangladesh bowlers for the early...