BAN vs. SL Live Score: Bangladesh will take on Sri Lanka in the first game of the ICC World Cup 2023 Warmup Matches 2023. Both teams will aim for a victory to get the stage set for the marquee event. It will be a much-needed prep for both the teams who had a dismal show in the Asia Cup 2023. Bangladesh has a poor record against Sri Lanka in ODIs though they have turned the tide in recent years by winning ODIs against Sri Lanka. However, they are fresh off a defeat in the recent home series against the New Zealand team & will need to find their mojo back. Sri Lanka also comes with a miserable loss in the Asia Cup final, and it will be interesting to see how the two teams shape up for this tournament.
BAN vs. SL: TEAMS PREVIEW
Bangladesh Preview
Shakib-Al-Hasan will lead the Bangladesh team in the World Cup 2023. The Bangladesh squad selection was full of controversy as they left Tamim out of the squad due to internal differences among the players. However, they now have to forget the past & get back into action with the ODI World Cup 2023 in the picture. Sri Lanka has a better record against them as they defeated them in the Asia Cup. Bangladesh needs to overcome the humiliating loss & prepare for the marquee event.
On the batting front, Bangladesh will look for a good show from Litton Das. He will aim to add good runs at the top order with Najmul Hossain Shanto. While the presence of Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, and Mahmudullah strengthened their middle & lower order. The team will miss the services of Ebadot Hossain, who has been ruled out with an injury for the tournament. All eyes would be on Shakib, Mustafizur Rahman, and Mehidy Hasan Miraz who are the integrals of Bangladesh’s bowling lineup. The team will expect a good show from Hasan Mahmud and Shoriful Islam, who must do well in the supporting role in this long tournament.
Bangladesh Predicted Playing XI:
Shakib Al Hasan (c), Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah Riyad, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mahedi Hasan, Tanzim Sakib, Nasum Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman
Sri Lanka Preview
Dasun Shanaka will want to come out of their disastrous run in Asia Cup 2023 Final against India where they could mount just 50 runs on board. That game exposed the weaknesses of Sri Lanka. The team has already suffered a setback as their star player Wanindu Hasaramga is out of the tournament due to an injury. Shanaka will hope to make the best use of his available resources & emerge victorious.
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis & Charith Asalanka form the core of their batting order & the team needs a good show from them in the warm-up fixture. Dimuth Karunaratne, Sadeera Samarawickram, and Dasun Shanaka haven’t been in the best of form in recent months, and the side would like to see them get decent match practice before the tournament starts.
Theekshana is the most economical bowler in Sri Lanka’s lineup & he must deliver in this fixture along with Kasun Rajitha. The side will also need good performances from Dunith Wellalage and Lahiru Kumara, as they must share the workload with the two main bowlers in the tournament.
Sri Lanka Predicted Playing XI:
Dasun Shanaka (c), Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dushan Hemantha, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Kasun Rajitha, Matheesha Pathirana, Lahiru Kumara, Dilshan Madushanka
BAN vs SL: Pitch & Weather Condition
Weather Conditions
There are chances of clouds hovering over Guwahati which will provide assistance to bowlers in the initial overs. However, as the wicket will be flat batters could make strokes easily. This will help them to score a massive 320 runs on board. The venue of Guwahati is known for having a soft surface, which provides more assistance to pacers. Spinners must earn their wickets as they don’t find as much bargain from the track as other venues. Batsmen who play the waiting game and build their innings do well.
Toss: Team to Bowl first
Both the teams have struggled batting first in this fixture which makes it ideal to chase the target. And the ball will turn in the second half. The side winning the toss won’t hesitate to bat first in this game.
BAN vs SL: Winning Prediction
Bangladesh must get over its humiliating record against Sri Lanka. Though Bangladesh has a more stable squad than the Lankans, their performance has been inconsistent in recent times. On the other hand, Sri Lanka has a strong bowling unit & the conditions suit them more than the Bangladeshi clan. However, the absence of their key players could take a toll on their performances.
Prediction: Bangladesh to Win
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