Who Will Win Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka 1st Test?
Bangladesh will look to avenge their defeat of the tri-series final when they take on Sri Lanka in the opening game of the two-test series. The first test is scheduled to be played from January 31 at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong. Live action will begin at 9:30 AM local time.
Ban vs SL 1st Test: Where to Watch/Live Streaming
TV channels: Star Sports, Sky Sports, GTV
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Read on for team analysis, betting odds, betting tips and prediction for Ban vs SL 1st Test....
Bangladesh Team News & Playing 11
The hosts have been dealt a big blow with all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan ruled out of this game due to a hand injury. In his absence, the team will want the likes of Tamim Iqbal, Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah to play the long innings. Tamim finished as the leading run-getter in the tri-series (252 runs in 5 matches) while Rahim is the leading run-getter in tests at this ground. Bowling will depend mainly on Mustafizur Rahman, Rubel Hossain and Mehidy Hasan. Rubel was the most impressive bowler for Bangladesh in the tri-series (9 wickets in 5 matches) while Hasan has 10 wickets in two tests at this ground.
Bangladesh Predicted Playing 11
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Mahmudullah (c), Imrul Kayes, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Liton Das (wk), Taijul Islam, Tamim Iqbal, Rubel Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Imrul Kayes, Mehidy Hasan
Sri Lanka Team News & Playing 11
Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews and Niroshan Dickwella are the key figures in this Sri Lankan batting line-up. Chandimal did a good job in the tri-series and he also has a century in his only test at this venue. Mathews' knock is going to be very important in the middle order. Suranga Lakmal and Rangana Herath will be the main threats for the Bangladeshi batsmen. Herath is Sri Lanka's most experienced test bowler and he could be very dangerous in these spin-friendly conditions.
Sri Lanka Predicted Playing 11
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Dinesh Chandimal (c), Dimuth Karunaratne, Dilruwan Perera, Dhananjaya de Silva, Angelo Mathews, Roshen Silva, Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Suranga Lakmal, Lakshan Sandakan, Rangana Herath, Kusal Mendis
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Betting Odds
Bangladesh are marginal favorites amongst the bookmakers to win the first test at odds of 2.12 on Betfair, 2.10 on Bet365 and 2.25 on Betway. Sri Lanka are outsiders at 2.6 on Betfair, 2.50 on Bet365 and 2.30 each on Unibet and Betway. The odds for this game to end in a draw currently stand at 5.50 each on Betfair and Bet365 and 5 each on Unibet and Betway.
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Prediction
Sri Lanka clearly have an upper hand when it comes to head-to-head record in the longest format of the game. The two teams have played 18 matches against each other with the visitors leading the scoreline 15-1. They have also beaten the hosts twice in the three tests they have played against them at Chittagong. Sri Lanka are high on confidence after their tri-series triumph and we feel they are better placed to beat Bangladesh who are without their key man Shakib Al Hasan.
Final Verdict: Back Sri Lanka to beat Bangladesh at 2.6 on 1xbet, 2.50 on Bet365 and 2.30 each on Unibet and betway.
Jan 31 - Feb 04, 2018
09:00 IST / 3:30 GMT
Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium - Chittagong, Bangladesh
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