BAN vs SL: Bangladesh will lock horns with Sri Lanka in the second ODI at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on Tuesday.
In the first ODI, Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat first. They posted a total of 257/6 after 50 overs with Mushfiqur Rahim top-scoring with 84 runs. Skipper Tamim Iqbal and Mahmudullah scored half-centuries, which ensured that the Tigers get to a challenging total.
Dhananjaya de Silva picked up three wickets, including the ones of Tamim Iqbal and Mahmudullah.
In response, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 224 runs. Wanindu Hasaranga was the lone fighter for the Lankans as he scored 74 runs off 60 balls. His knock included 3 fours and 5 sixes. The others failed to support him, which resulted in Sri Lanka losing the game by 33 runs.
Mehidy Hasan picked up four wickets, including the wicket of the openers. Mustafizur Rahman got three wickets to his name while Mohammad Saifuddin struck twice during the first game.
Bangladesh will look to extend their lead in the series while Sri Lanka will be hoping to level the series and will want to take the series into the decider.
Match Details
Match: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka
Date & Time: 25th 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 49 times in the ODI format. The latter side have won 39 fixtures while the former side has eight wins to their name. Two games ended with no result.
Bangladesh, who won the first match of the series, will start as favourites though the Lankans have defeated them many times.
Pitch Report
The pitch in Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium saw a fair encounter between bat and ball during the first ODI. The ball tends to turn a bit more on this track, which will see the spinners have an edge over the pacers.
One can expect the wicket to slow down as the game progresses. Thus, both captains will look to bat first if they win the toss.
Weather Report
Weather predictions shows that Dhaka is set to receive heavy showers on Tuesday. Thus, the 2nd ODI between the two sides could end in a stalemate.
BAN vs SL Predicted Playing XI
Bangladesh
Tamim Iqbal (c), Liton Das, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mohammad Mithun, Mahmudullah, Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman
Sri Lanka
Kusal Perera (c & wk), Danushka Gunathilaka, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka, Ashen Bandara, Wanindu Hasaranga, Isuru Udana, Lakshan Sandakan, Dushmantha Chameera
BAN vs SL Dream11 Team Prediction
Wicketkeeper: Mushfiqur Rahim (captain)
Batsmen: Mahmudullah, Tamim Iqbal, Danushka Gunathilaka
All-rounders: Shakib Al Hasan, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dhananjaya de Silva
Bowlers: Lakshan Sandakan, Mustafizur Rahman, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (vice-captain), Isuru Udana
