Sri Lanka, defending T20 champions, faces Bangladesh in Asia Cup opener, promising a tight match.

Sri Lanka, the defending T20 champions from 2022, heads into the Asia Cup with a mental edge, according to captain Charith Asalanka. Familiar with UAE conditions and the tournament format, Sri Lanka faces Bangladesh in their opener. Recent matches between the teams show competitive parity, with Bangladesh winning the T20 series earlier this year. The tournament is expected to be highly competitive and entertaining for cricket fans.