BAN vs SL Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - Asia Cup 2025, 5th Match

The Asia Cup 2025 continues to roll on Friday, September 13th, with already four games completed. Bangladesh will take on Sri Lanka in the 5th match of the Asia Cup 2025. This is a Group B fixture and will be played at Abu Dhabi. This match will be streamed on Sony Liv and Fancode. Indian fans will be able to witness this game at 8:00 PM. With this article, we bring you the SL vs BAN Dream11 prediction to help fantasy players pick the best team. This will also guide you with the best BAN vs SL today's Dream11 team prediction.

BAN vs SL Match Preview

Bangladesh won their opening match of the tournament against Hong Kong by seven wickets. It was a dominating performance, and Litton Das was the player of the match, scoring a half-century.

On the other hand, Sri Lanka will be in action for the first time and they have a balanced squad led by Charith Asalanka. They recently won a T20I series in Zimbabwe and will be keen to start the tournament well. This promises to be a closely fought game between these two sides.

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Match Details

BAN vs SL Dream11 Team Today Stats

• Litton Das is the leading run-scorer for Bangladesh in the previous game with 59 runs in just 39 balls, including 7 boundaries.
• Right-arm pacer Tanzim Hasan Sakib was the standout bowler for his team as he took 2 wickets in 4 overs at an economy rate of 5.2.
• Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis are yet to play a game in this tournament but will be the players to watch out for.

BAN vs SL Team Injury Updates

As of now, there is no information available regarding the injuries from both teams, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, which makes things even more interesting, as fans can expect their favourite players and the top performers from their previous series to be included in their BAN vs SL Dream11 Prediction Team.

BAN vs SL Toss Prediction

We can expect Sri Lanka skipper Charith Asalanka to win the toss in the fifth match of the Asia Cup 2025 and choose to bowl. Given the pitch analysis and chasing record of the Sheikh Zayed Stadium. Bowling first could be an advantage in the BAN vs SL today's match prediction Dream11.

Record of Chasing Teams at Sheikh Zayed Stadium

As per previous data, 93 T20I matches have been played at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium so far. The chasing team has won 50 matches, while the team batting first has won 42 matches out of them.

BAN vs SL Probable Playing 11

Both teams have dynamic batters and incredible bowlers, who are well-deserved to be included in the playing 11 of their respective teams, and can lead their team to a victory single-handedly with their all-round performances. Let's take a probable playing 11 of Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka.

Bangladesh Playing 11

Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Litton Das (c & wk), Shamim Hossain, Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman.

Sri Lanka Playing 11

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Kamil Mishara, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Dasun Shanaka, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera.

Highest Run Scorers and Highest Wicket Takers

• Litton Das was the leading run scorer for his team, Bangladesh, and among the players who are going to be featured in this T20I match, the top-order batter scored 59 runs in the opening match against Hong Kong. He is one of the best wicketkeepers in the world and is a world-class batter as well.
• Tanzim Hasan Sakib was the leading wicket-taker for his team, Bangladesh, and among the players who are going to be featured in this upcoming game. The fast bowler took two wickets in the opening match.

BAN vs SL Captain and Vice Captain Choices

• For this match, Pathum Nissanka and Wanindu Hasaranga emerged as the top captaincy choices, as both players are match-winners and can turn the game with their match-winning performance.
• Litton Das and Kusal Mendis are good vice-captain choices for this upcoming T20I match, as both players are well-recognised players of their respective teams who can be the match winners for the team.

Top Picks for BAN vs SL Dream11 Prediction

• Taskin Ahmed bowled really well in the previous match picking two wickets at an economy rate of 9.5 against Hong Kong.
• Pathum Nissanka has scored 1950 runs in his T20I career and will be a top pick in this BAN vs SL Dream11 Prediction today match.

Budget Picks for BAN vs SL Dream11 Prediction

• Towhid Hridoy smashed 35 runs in the previous match and is one of the key batters from the Bangladesh side. He will be a handy budget pick for the SL vs BAN Dream11 prediction match today.
• Wanindu Hasaranga is a quality leg-spinner and has picked up 131 wickets in his T20I career. Back him to do well in the BAN vs SL Dream11 match.

BAN vs SL Dream11 Prediction Team 1

Keeper: L Das, K Mendis
Batters: C Asalanka, T Hridoy, P Nissanka
All-rounders: W Hasaranga, R Hossain
Bowlers: T Ahmed, T Sakib, M Theekshana, M Pathirana

BAN vs SL Dream11 Prediction Team 2

Keeper: L Das, K Mendis, K Perera
Batters: C Asalanka, T Hasan
All-rounders: W Hasaranga, M Shak, D Shanaka
Bowlers: T Ahmed, M Rahman, M Pathirana

BAN vs SL Dream11 Prediction Today (5th Match) Asia Cup 2025 Players to Avoid

• Jaker Ali struggled to put up an impactful performance in the last game and can be avoided for this match as per our BAN vs SL Dream11 team prediction.
• Liyanage has struggled to deliver an impactful performance in the last game, so it might be advisable to avoid selecting him for this match in your BAN vs SL Dream11 today team prediction.

BAN vs SL Weather & Pitch Report at Sheikh Zayed Stadium

• According to the Sheikh Zayed Stadium Abu Dhabi weather, it is expected to be clear with the temperature around 34°C. For today’s match between BAN vs SL, there is no chance of rain, so we can expect a complete 40-overs contest without interruptions.
• According to the Sheikh Zayed Stadium pitch report, the surface is excellent for batting but also offers assistance to the fast bowler in the early phase. The average first-innings score at this venue is 160 runs.

BAN vs SL Head-to-Head Records

Sri Lanka and Bangladesh have faced each other in 20 matches in T20Is. Out of these 20 games, Sri Lanka have won 12 whereas Bangladesh have come out victorious on 8 occasions.

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