BAN vs SL: Bangladesh will lock horns with Sri Lanka in the first ODI at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on Sunday.
Having an edge over their opponent in the past, the Sri Lankan side will go into this fixture as favourites. Both sides lost their previous ODI series against New Zealand and West Indies, respectively. They will look to get back to form by winning this series.
With the two Asian rivals going up against each other, one can expect a mouth-watering clash on the cards.
Match Details
Match: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka
Date & Time: 23rd May 2021, 12:30 PM IST
Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka
BAN vs SL Head-to-Head
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have met each other a total of 48 times in the ODI format. The Lankas have won 39 fixtures while the Tigers have seven wins to their name. Two games ended with no result.
Sri Lanka have a better record against Bangladesh away from home as well with the latter side having won four games. The former side have 13 wins to their name and will start this fixture as favourites.
Pitch Report
The pitch at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Bangladesh is a batsman’s paradise. Both teams will look to bat first and post a total minimum of 150 runs if they win the toss. Spinners will come into play as the game progresses, while pacers aren’t going to benefit much.
Weather Report
The weather is expected to be cloudy but there is no forecast of rain. One can expect a full game of 50-overs per side to be played on Sunday.
BAN vs SL Predicted Playing XI
Bangladesh
Tamim Iqbal (c), Liton Das, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mohammad Mithun, Mahmudullah, Soumya Sarkar, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed.
Sri Lanka
Danushka Gunathilaka, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera (c & wk), Kusal Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga, Lakshan Sandakan, Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando and Isuru Udana.
BAN vs SL Dream11 Team Prediction
Wicketkeeper: Mushfiqur Rahim
Batsmen: Mahmudullah, Soumya Sarkar, Tamim Iqbal, Danushka Gunathilaka
All-rounders: Shakib Al Hasan (captain), Wanindu Hasaranga
Bowlers: Dushmantha Chameera, Mustafizur Rahman (vice-captain), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Isuru Udana
