Asia Cup 2025: Predicting Sri Lanka XI for match 13

Sri Lanka will face Bangladesh in the 13th match of the Asia Cup 2025 on Saturday, September 20, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.

In the last Group B match in Abu Dhabi, Sri Lanka qualified after chasing down the 171-run mark against Afghanistan. This enabled Sri Lanka to advance from the group with three victories in three games. They now play Bangladesh once more, this time in the Asia Cup’s second round.

Here is the predicted Sri Lanka XI for match 13 of the Asia Cup 2025:

Top Order: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (WK), Kamil Mishara

Pathum Nissanka has been the best batter for Sri Lanka, scoring 124 runs at a strike rate of 149.39 in three T20Is, including two fifties and a best score of 68. Kusal Mendis has scored 88 runs at a strike rate of 122.22 in three games with the best score of 74*. Kamil Mishara will bat at no. 3, scoring 69 runs at a strike rate of 115 in three T20Is with a best score of 46*.

Middle Order: Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka (C), Kamindu Mendis

Kusal Perera’s experience has shown, as he has scored 57 runs with a strike rate of 126.66 in three matches with the best score of 28. Captain Charith Asalanka has scored 29 runs in three games with a strike rate of 138.09. Kamindu Mendis has scored 31 runs in two innings at a strike rate of 172.22, with the best score of 26*.

Lower Order: Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga

Dasun Shanaka has scored seven runs in two innings with the best score of 6* in the limited chances he has got. He has also taken two wickets at an economy of 7.62 in three games with the best bowling figures of 1/5. Wanindu Hasaranga has taken three wickets at an economy of 5.83 in three games and best bowling figures of 2/25.

Bowlers: Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara

Maheesh Theekshana has played only one game and has gone wicketless. Dushmantha Chameera has taken four wickets at an economy of 8.00 in three games with a best bowling figure of 2/29. Nuwan Thushara has starred with five wickets at an economy of 5.91 in three games with best bowling figures of 4/18.

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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