Asia Cup 2025: Sri Lanka crush Bangladesh by six wickets in Abu Dhabi

Sri Lanka opened their Asia Cup 2025 with a dominant six-wicket win over Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi. Two wicket-maidens to start the innings wrecked Bangladesh early before a late stand lifted them to 139/5. Pathum Nissanka’s 50 off 34 set up a brisk chase, finished in 14.4 overs. The result gives Sri Lanka a strong net run-rate boost in Group B.