In the Asia Cup 2025 match against Bangladesh, Sri Lanka came victorious by six wickets at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium. With this, the Lankans registered their first victory in the ongoing continental tournament.

While chasing a target of 140 runs, Sri Lanka's opening batsman, Pathum Nissanka, played a stunning knock of 50 runs. His knock came in 34 balls, including six boundaries and a maximum. Fellow opener, Kusal Mendis, was able to score just three runs in six balls.