BAN vs. SL Live Score: Bangladesh & Sri Lanka are all set to lock horns with each other in Match 2 of the Asia Cup 2023. The fixture is expected to be a thrilling affair. Bangladesh which is regarded as one of the best teams in ODI format will try to overcome their series loss against Afghanistan & bounce back in full force. On the other hand, the Sri Lankan team is marred with a spate of injuries & will try their best to perform well with the available resources at home conditions. Which team will emerge victorious Read to know more!
Team Preview
Bangladesh Preview
Shakib-Al-Hasan the captain & most experienced player of the Bangaldesh team will look ahead to begin the tournament on a winning note. He will try to lead Bangladesh’s attack from the forefront. As Sri Lanka is reeling with injuries, Hasan will aim to take full advantage of their weak point.
In the batting order, the team will expect a blistering start from openers Mohammad Naim and Litton Das. Their experienced lads Najmul Hossain Shanto and Towhid Hridoy will aim to amass runs in the middle order. At the same time, the lower order will be taken care of by Mushfiqur Rahim, Afif Hossain, and Mehidy Hasan Miraz. Their presence will add more depth & strength to their lineup.
In the bowling order, Hasan Mahmud & Mustafizur Rahman aim to provide breakthroughs with the new ball in hand. Shakib and Mehidy Hasan are experienced bowlers in the lineup, they will aim to restrict Sri Lanka’s run-flow in the middle order. Ebadot Hossain and Shoriful Islam will look to do well in the supporting role to take the side to a win.
Bangladesh Predicted Playing XI:
Shakib Al Hasan (c), Mohammad Naim, Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Ebadot Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman
Sri Lanka Preview
Coming to the home side, Sri Lanka is reeling with injuries & will march into this clash without their key players. Almost four of their players will miss the fixture due to injuries. But one major positive for Sri lanka is home advantage & a stunning record against Bangladesh. Shanaka will hope that his players take inspiration from past victories & do well in the fixture.
The team will aim to get a solid start from Pathum Nissanka and Dimuth Karunaratne at the top. The duo have done well in the recent fixtures & will aim to continue their good form in this fixture as well. In the middle order, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, and Charith Asalanka will look to build partnerships. Shanaka & Dhanajaya De Silva will aim to add quick runs in the lower middle order & take the better of Bangladesh’s bowling attack.
In the bowling order, Kasun Rajitha and Dunith Wellalage will aim to provide early breakthroughs with the new ball. Wanindu Hasaranga’s absence is a significant setback for Sri Lanka & they will need good spells from Maheesh Theekshana & Maheesh Pathirana in the middle order in this crucial fixture. Dhananjaya de Silva and Shanaka must deliver the goods in the supporting role.
Sri Lanka Predicted Playing XI:
Dasun Shanaka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Matheesha Pathirana
BAN vs SL Dream11 Prediction Picks:
Wicketkeepers: Mushfiqur Rahim, Kusal Mendis
Batters: Dimuth Karunaratne, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Pathum Nissanka
All-rounders: Shakib Al Hasan, Dhananjaya de Silva, Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Bowlers: Taskin Ahmed, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana
BAN vs SL Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Shakib Al Hasan (c), Dhananjaya de Silva (vc)
Choice 2: Maheesh Theekshan (c), Dimuth Karunaratne (vc)
Pitch & Weather Conditions
Pallekele Stadium has been a great venue for batters as the fixtures here have been a high-scoring affair. The surface is slow & doesn’t provide much assistance to pacers but the track has something to offer for spinners as they have a good record on this pitch. The weather conditions here are overcast with rain likely to play a spoilsport. This will provide aid to fast bowlers. Looking at the weather forecast, the team winning the toss should opt to bowl first.
Winning Prediction
Bangladesh has a strong team but they had a miserable record against the Lankans in the multilateral competitions. But here their major positive is a full-fledged squad which Lankans lack currently. The home side is reeling with injuries as their key players miss from the lineup. So we think that Bangladesh are favorite to win this clash.
Bangladesh to win the fixture
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