Bangladesh Ends Sri Lanka Unbeaten Streak in Asia Cup Super 4 Thriller

In the first match of the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four stage, Bangladesh secured a tense four-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in Dubai, ending Sri Lanka's eight-match winning streak in the tournament. Sri Lanka posted a total of 168 for 7, largely thanks to an unbeaten 64 from Dasun Shanaka, but Bangladesh's disciplined bowling, including three wickets from Mustafizur Rahman, kept the target manageable. Bangladesh's chase was highlighted by strong performances from Saif Hassan, who scored 61, Litton Das with 23, and Towhid Hridoy with 58, but the finish was nerve-wracking as the team needed one run off the last ball to win. Despite losing wickets in the final over, Bangladesh's Nasum Ahmed secured victory by tapping a single with the last ball, maintaining their hopes of reaching the final. This win placed Bangladesh at the top of the Super Four points table, while Sri Lanka suffered their first loss of the stage. The match demonstrated Bangladesh's ability to hold their nerve in crunch moments, a challenge they have faced historically, and set the stage for upcoming key matches such as India versus Pakistan in the Super Four.