Bangladesh will take on Sri Lanka in the Bronze Medal Match of the Asian Games 2026 at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin on Saturday. Both teams enter the contest after disappointing semi-final defeats and will now have one final opportunity to return home with a medal.
Bangladesh were beaten by Pakistan by six wickets in a rain-shortened semi-final. After posting 111/7 in 13 overs, they were unable to defend the total as Pakistan chased it down with four wickets to spare. Towhid Hridoy was the standout batter for Bangladesh with 42 runs, while Rishad Hossain has been their leading wicket-taker with one scalp.
Sri Lanka, meanwhile, suffered a heavy 124-run defeat against India in the second semi-final. After India posted 169/7, Sri Lanka’s batting collapsed dramatically, and they were bowled out for just 45. Nuwanidu Fernando has been their leading run-scorer in the tournament with 15 runs, while captain Sahan Arachchige has picked up 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 surface at Korogi Sports Park has become increasingly difficult for batters as the tournament has progressed. Cracks have opened up on the pitch, creating uneven bounce and giving spin bowlers opportunities to extract more turn and bounce than usual. Batters are likely to need patience and careful shot selection, particularly against spinners who can exploit the rough areas. Stroke-making could become easier for players who spend time at the crease, but an aggressive approach from the outset may carry significant risks. With the tournament concluding on a dry and sunny day in Nisshin, another low-scoring encounter could be on the cards.
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
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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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