Asia Cup 2023, Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka: Winners Prediction, Head to Head and Other Details: The Asia Cup 2023’s second match will feature Bangladesh against Sri Lanka at the Pallekele International Stadium on Thursday, August 31. Some key players from both teams won’t be playing due to injuries.
Sri Lanka’s squad is without leg-spinning all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga, and pacers Dushmantha Chameera, Lahiru Madushanka, and Lahiru Kumara. Meanwhile, Bangladesh has faced losses in the form of Liton Das, Tamim Iqbal, and Ebadot Hossain.
Sri Lanka’s most recent appearance was at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Qualifier in Zimbabwe. They impressively won all eight matches in the 10-team event. In the final, they defeated the Netherlands by a significant 128-run margin.
Bangladesh engaged in a three-match ODI series against Afghanistan last month, experiencing a disappointing 1-2 defeat. The series was marked by the unexpected retirement of Tamim Iqbal after the first ODI, followed by his quick return to the team after Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s involvement. However, he relinquished his captaincy and opted out of the Asia Cup 2023 due to injury.
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka: Asia Cup 2023 Group B Match Details
| Event Asia Cup 2023 | Time | Channel | Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match Start | 2:30 PM Local Time (PKT), 3 PM IST | Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 1 Hindi | Disney+ Hotstar |
| Toss | 2:30 PM IST | N/A | N/A |
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Head To Head
Bangladesh has secured victory in only nine out of their 51 One Day International (ODI) encounters against Sri Lanka.
Total Matches: 51
Sri Lanka’s Victories: 40
Bangladesh’s Triumphs: 9
Unfinished Matches: 2
Among their recent five face-offs, Sri Lanka has emerged victorious in three matches against Bangladesh.
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2023: Match prediction
Bangladesh hasn’t done well in Sri Lanka, winning only two out of 22 ODI matches there. The team isn’t doing great now because they lost three important players before the tournament. On the other hand, Sri Lanka is feeling really confident after winning their last 10 ODI matches.
They might beat Bangladesh in Pallekele. Sri Lanka’s team has strong batters at the beginning, players who can do both batting and bowling, spinners, and fast bowlers. These are things that could make it hard for Bangladesh. Bangladesh is mostly relying on Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim, who have a lot of experience.
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka Announce Squads for Asia Cup 2023
Here is a comparison of the Bangladesh and Sri Lanka squads for the 2023 Asia Cup:
| Position | Bangladesh | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|---|
| Batsmen | Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tawhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Afif Hossain Dhrubo, Naim Sheikh, Shamim Hossain, Tanzid Hasan Tamim | Pathum Nissanaka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Janith Perera, Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Sadeera Samarawickrama |
| All-rounders | Shakib Al Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Nasum Ahmed, Shak Mahedi Hasan | Dasun Shanaka, Dunith Wellalage, Matheesha Pathirana, Kasun Rajitha, Dushan Hemantha, Binura Fernando, Pramod Madushan |
| Bowlers | Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Nasum Ahmed | Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Dushan Hemantha, Binura Fernando, Pramod Madushan |
Strengths
- Bangladesh has a strong batting line-up with a mix of experience and youth. Shakib Al Hasan is one of the best all-rounders in the world, and Mehidy Hasan Miraz is a talented spin bowler.
- Sri Lanka has a good balance of batting and bowling. Dasun Shanaka is a capable all-rounder, and Maheesh Theekshana is a promising young spinner.
Weaknesses
- Bangladesh’s bowling attack is inexperienced. Taskin Ahmed and Shoriful Islam are both talented, but they have yet to prove themselves at the highest level.
- Sri Lanka’s batting order is a little top-heavy. Pathum Nissanaka and Dimuth Karunaratne are both excellent openers, but the middle order is a little thin.
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka: Predicted Playing XIs for Asia Cup 2023
Here are the playing 11s for the Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka match on 2023-08-31:
Bangladesh
- Anamul Haque
- Najmul Hossain Shanto
- Tawhid Hridoy
- Shakib Al Hasan (c)
- Mushfiqur Rahim (wk)
- Mahedi Hasan
- Afif Hossain Dhrubo
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz
- Taskin Ahmed
- Mustafizur Rahman
- Shoriful Islam
Sri Lanka
- Kusal Mendis (wk)
- Pathum Nissanka
- Dimuth Karunaratne
- Charith Asalanka
- Dhananjaya de Silva
- Kusal Janith Perera
- Dasun Shanaka (c)
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Matheesha Pathirana
- Kasun Rajitha
Key players to watch out for
For Bangladesh:
- Shakib Al Hasan: The veteran all-rounder is the key for Bangladesh. He is one of the best players in the world and can win matches with both bat and ball.
- Mushfiqur Rahim: The wicket-keeper batsman is another important player for Bangladesh. He is a solid batsman and a good gloveman.
- Taskin Ahmed: The fast bowler is a rising star for Bangladesh. He is a capable bowler who can take wickets in both the early and later stages of the game.
For Sri Lanka:
- Dimuth Karunaratne: The captain is a solid batsman who is always reliable. He is the key to Sri Lanka’s batting.
- Kusal Mendis: The wicket-keeper batsman is another important player for Sri Lanka. He is a good batsman and a safe pair of hands behind the stumps.
- Maheesh Theekshana: The left-arm spinner is a rising star for Sri Lanka. He is a capable bowler who can take wickets in the middle overs.
