Who will win Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh 2nd ODI?
Bangladesh stunned Sri Lanka by beating them in the first one-day international at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium by 90 runs. The hosts will now look to level the series 1-1 when they meet the visitors again for the second ODI at the same venue. The match will be played on March 28 with live action scheduled to begin at 2:30 PM local time.
SL vs Ban 2nd ODI: Where to watch/Live streaming
TV channels: Ten Sports, Channel 9
Live streaming: Sky Sports, Bet365
Toss Prediction
Since the side batting second has won four of the last five one-day internationals played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, the team that wins the toss here on Tuesday will probably look to bat second. Sri Lanka have won seven of their past nine ODIs at this ground while chasing. So even though they may have lost the first game here, the hosts will still be a good bet if they bat second in this match.
Read on for team previews, latest odds, betting tips and match prediction for Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh 2nd ODI...
Sri Lanka Team News & Playing 11
Team News
None of the players are reported to have been injured and the selectors are likely to persist with the same playing 11 that took the field against Bangladesh in the first ODI.
Key Players
Skipper Upul Tharanga and wicketkeeper Dinesh Chandimal hold the key in Sri Lanka's batting. Tharanga has scored runs at Dambulla more than anyone else in this squad while Chandimal too has a century and a couple of fifties here, including the one struck in the first ODI. Sri Lanka will back their seamers Thisara Perera and Suranga Lakmal to deliver the goods with the ball. Perera has 13 wickets from 8 matches at this ground while Lakmal who took two wickets in the last game seems to be in a nice rhythm.
Recent Form
Sri Lanka's loss to Bangladesh in the opening game of the three-match ODI series was their sixth consecutive in the 50-overs format. The five defeats prior to this one have all come in South Africa against the hosts. They last won a one-day game in November 2016 against Zimbabwe.
Sri Lanka Predicted Playing 11
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MD Gunathilaka, WU Tharanga (c), BKG Mendis, LD Chandimal (wk), DAS Gunaratne, TAM Siriwardana, SS Pathirana, NLTC Perera, RAS Lakmal, PADLR Sandakan, CBRLS Kumara.
Bangladesh Team News & Playing 11
Team News
The team is in good physical condition with all the players match-fit. Bangladesh are unlikely to make any changes to their lineup after their strong performance against Sri Lanka in the first game.
Key Players
Tamim Iqbal who earned the 'Man of the Match' award in the first one-dayer for his superb knock of 127 will be the best man with the bat for Bangladesh. Sabbir Rahman and Shakib Al Hasan also contributed with valuable fifties and they too are key members in the team's batting lineup. Shakib Al Hasan and Mehedi Hasan will be the major threats in this Bangladeshi bowling attack. While Shakib is their all-time reliable bowler, Mehedi will be the one to watch out for. The offspinner made a fantastic ODI debut by claiming the prized scalps of Kusal Mendis and Dinesh Chandimal.
Recent Form
Bangladesh's recent victory at Dambulla has put an end to their four-match losing streak which included three defeats against New Zealand and one against England. They were brilliant with both the bat and the ball in their last outing and will look to replicate that performance in the next game.
Bangladesh Predicted Playing 11
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Tamim Iqbal, Soumya Sarkar, Sabbir Rahman, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Shakib Al Hasan, Mosaddek Hossain, Mahmudullah, Mehedi Hasan Miraz, Mashrafe Mortaza (c), Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman.
Team form in last five matches (most recent first)
Sri Lanka: L L L L L
Bangladesh: W L L L L
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Head to Head
Sri Lanka have six wins in their last nine one-day internationals against Bangladesh. The two teams will be facing each other for the third time in ODIs at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. Both have till now won one game each in their previous two meetings at this ground with the most recent one being won by Bangladesh last Saturday.
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh 2nd ODI Betting Odds
Despite being deflated by Bangladesh in the first game, bookmakers seem to be pretty optimistic about Sri Lanka's chances in the second one. The hosts are favorites to win this match at best odds of 1.74 with Betfair, 1.66 with Bet365 and 1.61 with Betway. Bangladesh's 90-run win has shortened up their odds a bit but they are still outsiders at 2.32 with 1xbet, 2.20 with Bet365 and 2.30 with Betway.
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh 2nd ODI Prediction
Bangladesh's confidence will be sky high after beating Sri Lanka in their own den, first in a test match and now in the opening game of the ODI series. Momentum, of course, is going to be with them heading into this contest and the Sri Lankans will feel the pressure of keeping the series alive. The hosts were quite flat with the ball the other day and their bowlers will have to do a lot better against the in-form Tamim Iqbal and Shakib Al Hasan. Sri Lanka will be raring to prove that Saturday's defeat was just a blip and we too predict them to bounce back on Tuesday to win this game and level the series 1-1.
Final Verdict: Back Sri Lanka to beat Bangladesh in the second ODI at 1.74 with 1xbet, 1.66 with Bet365 and 1.61 with Betway.
Mar 28, 2017
14:30 IST / 9:00 GMT
Rangiri Dambulla Stadium - Dambulla, Sri Lanka
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