Bangladesh will face Sri Lanka in the Asian Games 2026 bronze‑medal clash at Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin, on Saturday. After losing their respective semi‑finals, both sides see this match as their last chance to secure a medal.
Bangladesh fell to Pakistan by six wickets in a rain‑affected semi‑final. After scoring 111/7 in 13 overs, they could not defend the total as Pakistan chased it down with four wickets remaining. Towhid Hridoy top‑scored for Bangladesh with 42 runs, and Rishad Hossain has been their leading wicket‑taker so far with a single scalp.
Sri Lanka suffered a heavy 124‑run loss to India in the other semi‑final. After India posted 169/7, Sri Lanka’s batting collapsed and they were bundled out for only 45 runs. Nuwanidu Fernando has been their top run‑scorer in the tournament with 15 runs, while captain Sahan Arachchige has claimed two wickets.
BAN vs SL, Asian Games 2026: Match Details
- Date and Time: October 3, 5:30 AM IST / 12:00 AM GMT / 9:00 AM Local
- Venue: Korogi Sports Park, Nisshin
BAN vs SL Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
Matches Played: 22 | Bangladesh Won: 9 | Sri Lanka Won: 13
Korogi Sports Park Pitch Report
The pitch at Korogi Sports Park has grown tougher for batters as the tournament continues. Cracks have appeared, producing uneven bounce and offering spin bowlers extra turn and bounce. Batters will need patience and careful shot selection, especially against spinners who can exploit the rough patches. While scoring may become easier for those who stay at the crease, an aggressive start carries considerable risk. With the event ending under dry, sunny skies in Nisshin, another low‑scoring game is possible.
Squads
Bangladesh: Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Litton Das (c & wk), Parvez Hossain Emon, Towhid Hridoy, Mosaddek Hossain, Rishad Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Yasir Ali, Hasan Mahmud
Sri Lanka: Sineth Jayawardena, Lasith Croospulle, Sohan de Livera (wk), Nuwanidu Fernando, Sahan Arachchige (c), Ashen Bandara, Chamika Karunaratne, Wanuja Sahan, Tharindu Ratnayake, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Binura Fernando, Niroshan Dickwella, Nuwan Thushara, Dushan Hemantha, Garuka Sanketh
BAN vs SL, Asian Games 2026, Bronze Medal Match: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- BAN wins the toss and bowls first
- SL’s powerplay score: 40-45
- SL’s total score: 150-160
Case 2:
- SL wins the toss and bowls first
- BAN’s powerplay score: 40-45
- BAN’s total score: 145-155
Match Result: Team bowling first to win the match.
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