Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka: Between 2019 to now, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh have played ten ODIs, with Sri Lanka winning six and Bangladesh three. Sri Lanka won two of their three 2023 meetings while losing their most recent battle in Delhi, which would be remembered for a long time. Clearly, for the wrong reasons.
Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan argued to the umpires that entering batsman Angelo Matthews be timed out for wasting time, ushering in a new method of dismissal. He was eventually released, which sparked some debate. There was noticeable tension in the air during the rest of the match, and four months later, we saw traces of it in the recently finished T20I series.
The ecstatic Sri Lankans posed for photos pointing to their wrists, implying that the scars of the timed-out rejection were still vivid in their memories.
The 1st ODI match between Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka will take place from March 12th, 2024, at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong, Bangladesh.
Match Details to Note:
Match: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI match
Date: March 12th, 2024 (Wednesday)
Time: 02:00 PM IST
Venue: Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong, Bangladesh
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka
Bangladesh (Match Odds- 2.45)
Preview
The disappointment of losing the T20 series will be fresh in the minds of Bangladeshi cricketers, who have yet to win a series against Sri Lanka at home. However, winning the ODI series will alleviate some of their disappointment.
They have a superb all-round squad to challenge Sri Lanka at home, with much of depth and balance in both bowling and batting. Furthermore, the return of a few veteran campaigners, especially Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Mushfiqur Rahim, will serve as a significant morale boost, encouraging them to play a much bolder brand of cricket. Sowmya Sarkar, Liton Das, Anamul Haque, and Najmul Hossain Shanto form a strong top order that, if it gets going, has the potential to cause significant damage.
Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, and Mehidy Hasan Miraz have joined the sturdy middle order, making it even stronger. The bowling is in good hands, with a varied assault that includes two left arm pacers, one right arm pacer, one leg spinner, and one slow left arm orthodox in the right-handed SL batting order.
Full Squad:
Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Anamul Haque Bijoy, Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Litton Das, Mushfiqur Rahim, Tawhid Hridoy, Mahmud Ullah, Mehidy Hassan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Mustafizur Rahman.
Players to watch out for in:
Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Mehidy Hasan Miraz will serve as a significant morale boost, encouraging them to play a much bolder brand of cricket.
Taskin Ahmed
The bowling is in good hands, with a varied assault that includes one right arm pacer.
Possible Playing XI:
Litton Das (wk), Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman.
Sri Lanka (Match Odds- 1.55)
Preview
After winning the T20 series 2-1, Sri Lanka now has its sights set on the ODI championship. The unusual time-out decision irritated them, escalating the antagonism between the two sides.
In the decider, they delivered a clinical performance with the bat and a fantastic one with the ball. They were determined to make life difficult for Bangladesh’s batters with some superb T20 bowling, and they will hope to continue that momentum into the ODI phase of the tour.
The return of skilled all-rounders Wanindu Hasaranga and Dhananjaya de Silva has altered the face of their lineup, providing greater balance and depth. Pathum Nissanka and Matheesha Pathirana have been forced to withdraw from the series due to injuries, but Sri Lanka has a large pool of players to rely upon as reinforcements.
Their trial with Avishka Fernando as an opener has not gone well, and they may reconsider using him in the future. Nuwan Thushara dominated the Bangladesh batting attack, taking five wickets in a match-winning performance.
Given that Bangladesh struggled to choose him, he is expected to play an important role in the ODI squad if he is chosen.
Full Squad:
Dhananjaya de Silva, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madhushanka, Nuwan Thushara.
Players to watch out for:
Wanindu Hasaranga
The return of skilled all-rounders Wanindu Hasaranga has altered the face of their lineup, providing greater balance and depth.
Nuwan Thushara
Nuwan Thushara dominated the Bangladesh batting attack, taking five wickets in a match-winning performance.
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Toss Prediction
It’s difficult to tell with certainty that this is a win-toss, bat-second type of surface. Several BPL teams decided that chasing would get them the appropriate result, and they were correct 7 out of 11 occasions. We expect the team that wins the toss to send the opposition in to bat first.
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Pitch Report
The surface at this site is not always docile and flat, but it is generally suited to batting. Even in the BPL 2024, which finished last month, the scores were inconsistent. And, in certain encounters, the advantage shifted to the chasing side due to an early arrival of dew.
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Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Match Report
Even if Bangladesh punches above their weight at home, we believe Sri Lanka has a proper, well-rounded XI to face any challenge the hosts may throw at them.
Sri Lanka is predicted to win the Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka match at the odds of 1.55
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Most Recommended Player to Bet:
Nuwan Thushara dominated the Bangladesh batting attack, taking five wickets in a match-winning performance.
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