Overview

• Play begins at 8:00 PM IST at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, with the toss scheduled for 7:30 PM IST.
• Sri Lanka enter the Super 4s without a loss and previously defeated Bangladesh in the group stage.
• Sri Lanka’s qualifying win over Afghanistan featured a composed half-century from Kusal Mendis and a four-wicket haul for Nuwan Thushara, despite Mohammad Nabi striking five sixes in one over.
• Selection focus includes uncertainty around Dunith Wellalage after a family bereavement, with Sri Lanka assessing spin‑pace balance options.
• Form trends point to Pathum Nissanka’s run-scoring and support from Wanindu Hasaranga and Dushmantha Chameera, while Bangladesh look to Litton Das with the bat and Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed with the ball.