Charith Asalanka: Bangladesh defeated Sri Lanka in their first match in the Super Four. With this victory, Bangladesh has taken a step forward on the road to the final. On the other hand, the road to the final has become quite difficult for the Sri Lankans. However, they will take the field against Pakistan tomorrow to keep their dream of the final alive. Before this match, the Sri Lankan captain also brought up the topic of Bangladesh.
Despite losing to Bangladesh, the Sri Lankans want to bounce back by winning against Pakistan. Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka feels that they lost badly against Bangladesh. But they have the ability to come back from here.
He said, ‘Yes, we all know that we have to win the match. It is a very important match for the Super Four because we lost badly against Bangladesh in the last match. But I think we have to forget that match against Bangladesh and move forward with the upcoming matches. If we can win the next two matches, then we can easily reach the final.’
Sri Lanka played against Bangladesh in Dubai. But this time they are playing in Abu Dhabi. “Yes, if we talk about the Abu Dhabi wicket, it is a little drier than Dubai. It is more conducive to batting and pace bowlers than spinners. That is why I think there will be a little bounce on the Abu Dhabi wicket. I hope there will be good opportunities for the pacers.”
“In the first match against Bangladesh, our pacers took 2 wickets in two overs, although it is very rare. But if the wicket is good in the next match, then we can expect something like that. We have not seen the wicket yet, because we will get the pitch report tonight. Normally the Abu Dhabi wicket is better than Dubai,” he added.
FAQ
What did Charith Asalanka say about Sri Lanka’s situation in the Asia Cup 2025?
Asalanka admitted that the loss to Bangladesh was heavy, but said Sri Lanka must beat Pakistan to stay alive in the Super Four.
Why is the match against Pakistan important for Sri Lanka?
The game is crucial because a defeat would almost end Sri Lanka’s chances of reaching the final, while a win keeps them in contention.
What did Asalanka mention about the Abu Dhabi pitch?
He said the Abu Dhabi wicket is drier than Dubai, more favorable for batting and pace bowlers, and expected to offer bounce.
How does Sri Lanka plan to bounce back after the Bangladesh defeat?
Asalanka stressed that the team must forget the loss, focus on upcoming matches, and aim to win the next two games.
