Match Prediction:
It’s the second game of the Asia Cup 2023, and we’re expecting a great match between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Bangladesh lost the last ODI series against Afghanistan at home and will aim to rebound under an experienced captain. Sri Lanka has been plagued by injuries leading up to the tournament, but they will seek to capitalize on home advantage and collect their first points in this game.
Bangladesh has a bad ODI record versus Sri Lanka and an even worse Asia Cup record. They have only defeated the Lankans twice in the Asia Cup, which will be on the minds of the players. Sri Lanka is suffering from batting ailments, but they can play at home. With both teams aiming to get off to a solid start in this competition, we expect this game to be close.
Winning Chances:
Toss Prediction:
The team that wins the coin toss will probably choose to bowl first. Chasing appears to offer a distinct advantage to teams, but the match result should by no means be considered a formality after choosing to bat after winning the toss.
Weather Report:
Over Pallekele, the sky will be cloudy, and rain may fall. The weather conditions will favor the bowlers. However, the ball arrives at the bat on a level surface. To feel comfortable, the team batting first would like 280 runs or more on the board.
Pitch Report:
The pitch at Pallekele is well-balanced and provides ample opportunities for both batsmen and bowlers to demonstrate their abilities. The average first-inning score on this field is approximately 250 runs, but the team batting first will attempt to score at least 280. The surface is relatively dry, and spinners will gain traction.
The weather will likely remain cloudy, and we can anticipate some rain showers.
Head to Head:
There have been 51 ODIs played between the two teams. Bangladesh has only nine victories compared to Sri Lanka’s forty. Two matches ended in a draw.
BAN vs SL Team Form in Last Five Matches:
BAN : W L L W W
SL : W W W W W
Bangladesh Preview
Shakib al Hasan will try to put their dismal record against Bangladesh behind them and begin the campaign with a victory. He will attempt to lead from the front as the most experienced player on the team. Their opponents have a few injury difficulties, which the Bangladeshi captain will aim to exploit in this encounter.
Mohammad Naim and Litton Das will be expected to put up solid batting performances as the team seeks a huge partnership. In the middle order, Najmul Hossain Shanto and Towhid Hridoy are in strong form and will seek to manage the innings. This batting lineup is strengthened by Mushfiqur Rahim Afif Hossain and Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who will seek to perform well in this game.
Bangladesh Squad Prediction:
Shakib Al Hasan (c), Mohammad Naim, Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Ebadot Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman
Sri Lanka Preview
Dasun Shanaka’s team is dealing with injuries ahead of this encounter. At least four players will miss this event owing to injury, which will disrupt the team’s balance. Shanaka and his team, on the other hand, enjoy a home advantage and an excellent record against Bangladesh. The Sri Lankan captain wants his team to be inspired by previous victories and do well in this game.
Pathum Nissanka and Dimuth Karunaratne, who have done well in previous games, will need to get the team off to a good start. In the middle order, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, and Charith Asalanka will try to form alliances. Shanaka and Dhananjaya de Silva must contribute quickly in the lower middle order as Bangladeshi bowlers will put them to the test.
Sri Lanka Squad Prediction:
Dasun Shanaka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Matheesha Pathirana
BAN vs SL Head to Head Stats in Tests
| Matches Played | BAN Won | SL Won | Tie | NR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 9 | 40 | 0 | 2 |
| Last 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Who will win Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka 2nd Asia Cup Match?
Each team in Group B, which also includes Afghanistan, is hoping to advance to the knockout round of the competition, but losing this match would make that goal much more difficult. Although we expect a competitive encounter with some impressive displays from Bangladesh’s veteran players, we’re picking Sri Lanka to come out on top because to their superior batting and bowling.
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Prediction:
Bangladesh has a powerful squad, although it has struggled in multilateral contests versus Sri Lanka. They don’t have an excellent track record in Sri Lanka. As a result, in order to win here, the team must put the past upsets behind them. The Sri Lankans are hampered by injuries, but they are difficult to beat at home. We anticipate a competitive contest, although the Lankans have a tiny advantage.
