Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 Match 12: SL-A vs BAN-A head-to-head, pitch report & predicted playing XIs

The Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 continues with Match No. 12, where Sri Lanka A (SL-A) will face Bangladesh A (BAN-A) on Wednesday, November 19 at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha, Qatar. Both teams have shown good form and will be eager to strengthen their position in Group A.

Sri Lanka A have played two matches thus far. They began their campaign with a close three-wicket loss against Afghanistan A. However, in their following match, they came back strongly with a seven-wicket win over Hong Kong. Captained by Dunith Wellalage, the team presently lies second in the Group A points table and will look to keep the winning momentum going.

So far, Bangladesh A have had a good tournament. They started off with an eight-wicket win against Hong Kong and followed that up with another convincing eight-wicket win over Afghanistan A. After two convincing wins, Bangladesh A would be looking to make it three in a row and top the group.

SL-A vs BAN-A: Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played: 1
Sri Lanka A Won: 1
Bangladesh A Won: 0
No Result/Tied: 0

SL-A vs BAN-A: Pitch Report

The West End Park Stadium pitch is expected to be one that is well-balanced, with something in it for both batters and bowlers. The Fast pace bowlers may acquire swing off the new ball, while batting might become easier as the pitch settles. Dew in the second innings could be a significant factor making it hard for bowlers to grip the ball. It is likely teams will look to chase the score depending on the conditions at the time of the match.

SL-A vs BAN-A: Predicted Playing XIs

Sri Lanka A Predicted Playing XIs:

Nishan Madushka (WK), Vishen Halambage, Lasith Croospulle, Nuwanidu Fernando, Sahan Arachchige, Dunith Wellalage (C), Milan Priyanath Rathnayake, Ramesh Mendis, Garuka Sanketh, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Traveen Mathew.

Bangladesh A Predicted Playing XIs:

Habibur Rahman Sohan, Jishan Alam, Zawad Abrar, Akbar Ali (C), Yasir Ali, Mahidul Islam Ankon (WK), SM Meherob, Abu Hider Rony, Rakibul Hasan, Ripon Mondol, Abdul Gaffar Saqlain.