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Asia Cup 2025: Sri Lanka thrash Bangladesh by six wickets, chase wrapped up inside 15 overs

Sri Lanka opened their Asia Cup 2025 with a commanding six-wicket win over Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi, finishing the chase inside 15 overs. Charith Asalanka’s call to bowl first paid off as Chameera, Pathirana, and Thushara squeezed Bangladesh’s scoring. Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka set up a calm pursuit. The result boosts Sri Lanka’s net run rate in a Group A that also includes Afghanistan and Hong Kong.