Charith Asalanka has become a mainstay in Sri Lanka’s batting line up in all formats. He is calm when the pressure is on and can steady the innings and accelerate when needed. He has played well against Bangladesh in both ODIs and T20Is.
Whether it’s an Asia Cup game or a regular series match, Asalanka has made an impact. Here are Charith Asalanka’s batting stats against Bangladesh, including his Asia Cup performances.
ODI Stats and Records vs Bangladesh (2023–2025)
Asalanka has been very good against Bangladesh in ODIs. From 2023 to 2025, he played 9 games, scoring 496 runs in 9 innings with 2 centuries and 3 half-centuries. His highest score is 108 and he has an average of 62.00.
His strike rate of 82.11 in these games shows he can build an innings and change gears. In 604 balls he hit 41 fours and 14 sixes, proving he can score against spin and pace.
| Matches | Runs | HS | Average | SR | 100s | 50s | Fours | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 496 | 108 | 62.00 | 82.11 | 2 | 3 | 41 | 14 |
T20I Stats and Records vs Bangladesh (2021–2025)
Asalanka has also had some good T20I performances. From 2021 to 2025, he played 9 games against Bangladesh, scoring 191 runs in 9 innings, not out 3 times. His highest score in T20Is against Bangladesh is 80*, a match winning score that shows his skill and composure.
He has an average of 31.83 and a strike rate of 145.80, he shows his aggressive style especially in the later overs. He has one fifty in T20Is against Bangladesh and is a reliable player in the Sri Lankan team.
| Matches | Runs | HS | Average | SR | 100s | 50s | Fours | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 191 | 80* | 31.83 | 145.80 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 16 |
Asia Cup Stats and records vs Bangladesh (2023)
In the 2023 Asia Cup, Asalanka played important innings in both the group stage and Super Four matches against Bangladesh. In the group stage he played a patient innings of 62 runs from 92 balls and helped Sri Lanka chase the score.
But in the Super Four match he didn’t do as well, scoring just 10 runs off 23 balls. Still in both matches he showed his composure and ability to adjust especially when the pressure was on.
| Year | Stage | Runs | Balls Faced | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Group Stage | 62 | 92 | 67.39 |
| 2023 | Super Four | 10 | 23 | 43.47 |
Charith Asalanka’s record against Bangladesh proves he is a reliable batter who can handle pressure. With almost 500 ODI runs at an average above 60 and a high strike rate in T20Is he’s become one of Sri Lanka’s most valuable players in white-ball cricket.
