BAN vs SL Match Prediction & Betting Tips, Asia Cup 2023
Match 2 of the 2023 Asia Cup sees Bangladesh take on Sri Lanka on Thursday afternoon in Pallekele. Sri Lanka are the current Asia Cup holders after beating Pakistan by 23 runs in last year’s final. Bangladesh were knocked out in the group stage after defeats to Sri Lanka and Afghanistan. Read on as we preview this opening game of Group B. This day-night match begins at 15:00 local time at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.
Bangladesh won their last ODI but lost the series against Afghanistan last month. However, they have a very experienced group of players under the coaching of Allan Donald.
Sri Lanka have impressed over the last 18 months under the leadership of Chris Silverwood. They have consistency in selection and will back themselves to win in Kandy.
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Match Live Streaming
TV channels: This game will be broadcast on TNT Sports, Star Sports, PTV, Fox Sports and Sky Sports
Live Streaming: You can live-stream the match on the TNT App, Disney+ Hotstar and FOXTel.
BAN vs SL Match Toss Prediction
With humidity expected to increase as the game progresses, we predict that both teams will want to field first ahead of this match.
BAN vs SL Pitch Report
The pitch in Pallekele has always been very spin friendly and we expect the same in this game. Pace bowlers should be able to get the ball skid on from the surface.
The pitch here acts balanced and the batters need to settle themselves first to score big. The average 1st innings score is 230.
Pallekele Weather Report
There could well be thunderstorms around in the area ahead of the game and a delayed start is not out of the question. High humidity throughout although the afternoon and evening should be dry.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and prediction for Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Match, Asia Cup 2023
Bangladesh Team News & Playing 11
BAN Team News
It has been a complicated build up to the tournament for Bangladesh who saw Tamim Iqbal resign the captaincy and retire from international cricket before being talked back into the team last month. However, he has since suffered a back injury and is ruled out of the tournament. Litton Das has been ruled out of the Asia Cup 2023 due to viral fever. Wicket keeper batsman Anamul Haque has replaced him.
BAN Key Players
- Mushfiqur Rahim- the vastly experienced batter has more responsibility in this tournament after the injury to Tamim Iqbal. He hit 69 in his last international innings.
- Shakib Al Hasan- the left-arm spinner and aggressive batter will captain Bangladesh throughout Asia Cup 2023. He will enjoy the conditions in Kandy.
- Taskin Ahmed- the 28 year old fast bowler has seen his returns improve a huge amount across all formats with his ODI average down from 30.37 in his career to 19.35 over the last 12 months.
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz - He will be a crucial all-rounder for Bangladesh in this match. He has picked 88 wickets in 77 ODIs so far and will be helpful on this spin track with his offbreak abilities.
BAN Team Form
Bangladesh has played 12 ODIs this year so far and won 6 out of them. In the last ODI series, they lost 2-1 at home against Afghanistan.
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Bangladesh Predicted Playing 11
Mohammad Naim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Mushfiqur Rahim, Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman
Sri Lanka Team News & Playing 11
SL Team News
A grade two thigh strain for bowling all-rounder, spinner Wanindu Hasaranga, which will keep him out of the group stage, means Sri Lanka are not at their strongest in this game. Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka and Lahiru Kumara have all been ruled out of the tournament through injury.
SL Key Players
- Pathum Nissanka- the right-hander is a very good limited overs player and comes into this tournament after a strong Lanka Premier League campaign.
- Dasun Shanaka- the skipper is a very capable player with both bat and ball. A strong leader of his team also, he will be very dangerous if he is well set and at the wicket for the final 10 overs of the innings.
- Matheesha Pathirana- the 20 year old has played only five international fixtures but big things are expected of him. With an unusual action, he could cause plenty of problems to Bangladesh’s batters.
- Dhananjaya de Silva - Dhananjaya de Silva will be Sri Lanka’s key all-rounder in this match. He has picked 41 wickets and scored 1653 runs in 76 ODIs so far. Spin bowlers will be an important asset in this game.
SL Team Form
Sri Lanka is currently on a winning streak from the last 10 ODIs. They emerged victorious in the ICC World Cup Qualifiers defeating Netherlands in the final. They would want to keep their winning streak going on but the list of injuries will hit their confidence a little.
Sri Lanka Predicted Playing 11
Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis (wk), Dasun Shanaka (c), Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dushan Hemantha, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Dunith Wellalage, Kasun Rajitha
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Head to Head
Sri Lanka have a very strong overall record against Bangladesh and lead 40-9. The last series was won by Bangladesh 2-1 although Sri Lanka won the last game by 97 runs.
BAN vs SL Head to Head Stats in ODIs
| |
Matches Played |
BAN Won |
SL Won |
Tie |
NR |
| Overall |
51 |
9 |
40 |
0 |
2 |
| Last 5 |
5 |
2 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Betting Odds
Bangladesh are the underdogs ahead of this game and can be backed at 2.50 with the bookies. Sri Lanka are the favourites at 1.55.
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Who will win Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Match?
Both teams will come into this tournament thinking they have a chance of going all the way to the final and after strong results over the last 12 months. However, we have Sri Lanka as the top team with their recent ODI form.
🏆 Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Prediction
With Afghanistan the other team in Group B, both sides will be expecting to progress to the next stage in this year’s tournament but will also be aware that defeat in this game will make it much harder to do so. We are predicting a close match with Bangladesh’s experienced players impressing but overall we are backing Sri Lanka to have enough quality with bat and ball and to get the win.
Aug 31, 2023
15:00 IST / 9:30 GMT
Pallekele Cricket Stadium - Kandy, Sri Lanka
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