Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Clash: Asalanka Opts to Bowl in Asia Cup Match

Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka won the toss and elected to field against Bangladesh in their Asia Cup match on Saturday. All-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga returns to the Sri Lankan team, while Bangladesh made a change, replacing Taskin Ahmed with Shoriful Islam.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Abudhabi | Updated: 13-09-2025 19:45 IST | Created: 13-09-2025 19:45 IST
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Clash: Asalanka Opts to Bowl in Asia Cup Match
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Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka chose to field first after winning the toss against Bangladesh in their Asia Cup encounter on Saturday. The decision comes as Sri Lanka seeks a strategic advantage on what appears to be a new pitch.

Reinforcing their team, Sri Lanka welcomed back all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga into the lineup. Asalanka expressed confidence in his team, highlighting their 7-4 combination, complemented by three all-rounders, as a formidable setup for the match.

On the other hand, Bangladesh made a tactical change by bringing in pacer Shoriful Islam, replacing Taskin Ahmed. Fans are eagerly awaiting to see how both teams will fare in this crucial fixture.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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