Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka has always been one of the highly anticipated rivalries in the cricket world. Whenever these two teams clash, viewership reaches its peak. However, in recent times, the dominance of the Bangladesh team has been witnessed. Both in the T20 and ODI formats, the Bangladesh team had a dominant run over Sri Lanka.
Now, once again, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will face each other in the Asia Cup. This match will be played on 14 September at the Abu Dhabi Stadium. In this article, we will discuss the stats and records of Bangladesh vs. Sri Lanka at the Abu Dhabi Stadium.
Head-to-Head Records at Abu Dhabi Stadium
| Year | Teams | Format | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | BAN vs SL | ODI | Abu Dhabi (ZSC) | Bangladesh |
| 2018 | BAN vs SL | ODI | Abu Dhabi (ZSC) | Bangladesh |
| 2021 | BAN vs SL | T20 | Abu Dhabi (ZSC) | Sri Lanka |
| 2022 | BAN vs SL | T20 | Abu Dhabi (ZSC) | Bangladesh |
| 2022 | BAN vs SL | T20 | Abu Dhabi (ZSC) | Sri Lanka |
| 2025 | BAN vs SL | ODI | Abu Dhabi (ZSC) | Bangladesh |
So far, a total of 6 matches have been played between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi Cricket Stadium, in which the Bangladesh team has won 4 out of 6 matches at this venue, while the Sri Lanka team has managed to win 2 matches.
In 2018, Bangladesh played the first match against Sri Lanka, the Sri Lanka team was bowled out for 162 runs while batting first, in response to which Team Bangladesh scored 164 runs in 29 overs and won by 8 wickets.
The Bangladesh team faced off against Sri Lanka in the same year and emerged victorious by 9 wickets. In this match, Sri Lanka posted 237 runs on the board. In reply, the Bangladesh team chased the total in 37 overs for the loss of 1 wicket.
The third match was played in 2021 during the ICC T20 World Cup. In this match, the Sri Lanka team made a comeback and won the game by 10 wickets.
The fourth match between BAN and SL was played in the 2022 Asia Cup edition. Bangladesh won this match by 5 wickets. Batting first, the Sri Lanka team was bundled out for 147 runs, and then later the Bangladesh team successfully chased down the total.
The fifth match was played in the same edition in which the Sri Lanka team made a strong comeback and defeated the Bangladesh team by 5 wickets, keeping the rivalry alive.
The sixth and most recent match between these two teams was played in February 2025 during the ICC Champions Trophy. In this match, Sri Lanka was bowled out for 241 runs, and Bangladesh chased down the modest total in 42.3 overs.
