Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka won the toss and elected to field first against Bangladesh at Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. The decision reflected his assessment of the fresh pitch conditions for this Asia Cup match. Bangladesh made one change with Shoriful Islam replacing Taskin Ahmed from their previous lineup. Captain Litton Das welcomed the opportunity to bat first on favorable surface conditions. Wanindu Hasaranga returned to strengthen Sri Lanka after missing recent fixtures.
Bangladesh deployed Pervez Hossain Emon and Tanzid Hasan as openers, with Das serving as wicketkeeper-captain. The middle order featured Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, and Shamim Hossain alongside all-rounders Mahedi Hasan and Rishad Hossain. Pace bowlers Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Shoriful Islam, and Mustafizur Rahman completed their attack. Sri Lanka responded with Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis opening, while their lineup featured captain Asalanka, Hasaranga, and pace bowlers Dushmantha Chameera, Matheesha Pathirana, and Nuwan Thushara.
Bangladesh deployed Pervez Hossain Emon and Tanzid Hasan as openers, with Das serving as wicketkeeper-captain. The middle order featured Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, and Shamim Hossain alongside all-rounders Mahedi Hasan and Rishad Hossain. Pace bowlers Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Shoriful Islam, and Mustafizur Rahman completed their attack. Sri Lanka responded with Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis opening, while their lineup featured captain Asalanka, Hasaranga, and pace bowlers Dushmantha Chameera, Matheesha Pathirana, and Nuwan Thushara.
