Despite some key players in the form of Kusal Perera and Wanindu Hasaranga missing the first T20I of the series, Sri Lanka managed to beat Bangladesh by three runs. With the bat, Kusal Mendis (59 off 36) and Sadeera Samarawickrama (61* off 48) played some brilliant cricket while Charith Asalanka played a ruthless knock of unbeaten 44 off 21 to help Sri Lanka post 206 runs on the board.
Their brilliant batting performance should give them confidence ahead of the second T20I on March 6 at Sylhet. However, Bangladesh too put up a show with the bat in the second innings. Mahmudullah and Jaker Ali made 54 and 68 runs respectively as their partnership kept the Bangla Tigers alive in the competition. However, the other batters failed to step up.
BAN vs SL Match Details
| Particulars | Match | Venue | Date & Time | Live Broadcast and Streaming Details |
| Details | Sri Lanka Tour of Bangladesh 2024, 2nd T20I | Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet | Wednesday, March 6, 5:30 pm (IST) | Fancode (app and website) |
Pitch Report
The surface in the first T20I helped the batters and the trend should continue in Sylhet. The bowlers are likely to have a tough time once again. Bowling first will be ideal and anything over 190 runs will be a good score on the surface.
Click here: BAN vs SL Live Score, 2nd T20I
BAN vs SL Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | Bangladesh won | Sri Lanka won |
| 14 | 4 | 10 |
BAN vs SL Probable Playing XIs
Bangladesh:
Soumya Sarkar, Litton Das (wk), Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman
Sri Lanka:
Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Maheesh Theekshana, Akila Dananjaya, Binura Fernando, Matheesha Pathirana
Probable Best Batter of the Match
Kusal Mendis is currently one of the most dangerous batters in white-ball cricket. He is in remarkable form and if he manages to keep up with the momentum, Sri Lanka can hope to cross the 200-run markonce again.
Probable Best Bowler of the Match
Most of the bowlers had a tough time in the last match but Angelo Mathews proved to be an exception. He bowled three overs and picked two wickets for just 17 runs. The experienced played has done a good job since his return to the squad and would hope to continue in the same fashion.
Today’s Match Prediction: Sri Lanka to win the match
Scenario – 1
Bangladesh win the toss and bowl
PP score – 40-50
SL – 180-200
Sri Lanka win the match
Scenario – 2
Sri Lanka win the toss and bowl
PP Score – 35-45
BAN – 165-185
Sri Lanka win the match
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.
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