Match Preview – Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI Match. Who Will Win, On March 13, 2024

Match Details – BAN vs SL:

• Match: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI Match, Sri Lanka tour of Bangladesh 2024

• Date and Time: March 13, 08:00 am GMT / 01:30 pm IST / 02:00 pm local time

• Venue: Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram

BAN vs SL Betting Tips & Match Prediction:

Who will win the toss? – Bangladesh 

Who will win? –  Sri Lanka

BAN vs SL Preview:

The Bangladeshi cricketers will be eager to bounce back after their disappointment in the T20 series, especially considering they have yet to win a series against Sri Lanka at home. However, a victory in the upcoming ODI series would certainly help alleviate some of that disappointment.

Bangladesh boasts a well-rounded squad with depth and balance in both batting and bowling departments. The return of experienced players like Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Mushfiqur Rahim will provide a significant morale boost to the team, encouraging them to play with confidence and aggression. Their top order, comprising players like Sowmya Sarkar, Liton Das, Anamul Haque, and Najmul Hossain Shanto, forms a solid foundation that can cause damage if they find form.

Furthermore, the middle order looks strengthened with the presence of Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, and Mehidy Hasan Miraz. The bowling unit, featuring a versatile attack with left-arm pacers, right-arm pacers, a leg-spinner, and a slow left-arm orthodox bowler, poses a challenge to Sri Lanka’s batting lineup, which is predominantly right-handed.

On the other hand, Sri Lanka, buoyed by their victory in the T20 series, will be aiming to carry that momentum into the ODI series. The controversial time-out decision in the T20 series has intensified the rivalry between the two teams, adding extra motivation for Sri Lanka to perform well.

The return of all-rounders Wanindu Hasaranga and Dhananjaya de Silva has bolstered Sri Lanka’s lineup, providing better balance and depth. While injuries have sidelined players like Pathum Nissanka and Matheesha Pathirana, Sri Lanka still has a strong pool of players to choose from.

However, Sri Lanka may need to reassess their opening combination, as the experiment with Avishka Fernando has not yielded desired results. On the bowling front, Nuwan Thushara’s impressive performance in the T20 series suggests he could play a vital role in the ODI squad, particularly against a Bangladesh lineup that struggled to handle him.

Overall, both teams are well-equipped and eager to perform in the upcoming ODI series, setting the stage for an exciting contest between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

BAN vs SL Possible Playing XI:

Bangladesh: Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Liton Das (wk), Jaker Ali, Towhid Hridoy, Soumya Sarkar, Mahedi Hasan, Mahmudullah, Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam.

Sri Lanka: Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Kusal Mendis, Avishka Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Charith Asalanka, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Dilshan Madushanka.

BAN vs SL Dream11 Fantasy Team:

Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga

Vice-captain: Mehidy Hasan Miraz

Litton Das, Kusal Mendis, Musfiqur Rahim, Pathum Nissanka, Charitha Asalanka, Mahmudullah, Soumya Sarkar, Angelo Matthews, Shoriful Islam.

BAN vs SL Head-To-Head Records in ODI:

BAN vs SL Toss Prediction:

It’s difficult to definitively classify this pitch as one favoring batting second, as the decision to chase has been successful for BPL teams in the past. In 7 out of 11 instances, teams opting to chase have emerged victorious. Therefore, we anticipate that the team winning the toss will opt to field first, allowing them to assess the conditions and potentially gain an advantage by chasing down the target later in the match.

BAN vs SL Pitch Report:

Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram has indeed been a favorable venue for Bangladesh, with a commendable track record of 17 wins out of 28 matches played there. This indicates their familiarity and comfort with the conditions at this venue, which could serve as an advantage for them in the upcoming ODI series.

BAN vs SL Weather Report:

The pitch at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram is not consistently flat like a road, but it generally favors batting. However, there have been instances, even in the recent BPL 2024 matches, where the scores varied. Moreover, in some games, the advantage shifted towards the chasing team due to dew affecting the conditions later in the match.

Venue Information:

• Stadium: Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium

• City:  Chattogram

• Capacity:  20, 000

• Ends:  Isphani End, UCB End

• Host to: Bangladesh, Chattogram Division

BAN vs SL Squad:

Bangladesh: Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Taskin Ahmed, Litton Das, Mahedi Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Anamul Haque, Rishad Hossain, Tawhid Hridoy, Aliss Islam, Shoriful Islam, Taijul Islam, Mahmudullah, Mohammad Naim, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib.

Sri Lanka: Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Charith Asalanka (vc), Kusal Mendis, Avishka Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Niroshan Dickwella, Dasun Shanaka, Angelo Mathews, Akila Dananjaya, Dhananjaya de Silva, Kamindu Mendis, Matheesha Pathirana, Maheesh Theekshana, Binura Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka, Nuwan Thushara, Jeffrey Vandersay.