The preparation for the T20 World Cup 2024 is in full swing, with every participating nation finalising their team combination for the mega event. Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will also play a three-match T20 series starting on Monday.
The first game will be held at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on March 4. All three matches will be played at the same venue. Sri Lanka are coming off a good series win against Afghanistan at home, while this is the first international assignment for Bangladesh after the BPL 2024.
BAN vs SL: Match Details
Date: 4 March, 2024 (Monday)
Time: 05:30 am I.S.T.
Venue: Sylhet International Cricket Stadium
BAN vs SL: Live Streaming Details
To watch the T20 series in Bangladesh, you can tune into T Sports. Meanwhile, for Indian fans, you can switch to the FanCode mobile app.
BAN vs SL: Head-to-Head
These two have played a total of 13 T20 internationals until now. The Sri Lankan team have a lead with nine wins, while Bangladesh have four under their belts.
BAN vs SL: Pitch Report
The Sylhet International Cricket Stadium surface has a good amount of turn and grip for the bowlers. Batters need to spend some time adjusting, and then they can play their shots. The team that bats first has a better track record at this venue and the toss will be very important.
BAN vs SL: Predicted XIs
angladesh: Litton Das, Mohammad Naim, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Towhid Hridoy, Anamul Haque, Soumya Sarkar, Mahedi Hasan, Mahmudullah, Taijul Islam, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed
Sri Lanka: Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Angelo Matthews, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka, Mahesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Binura Fernando, Matheesha Pathirana
BAN vs SL: Dream11 Team
Wicket-keepers: Litton Das (Vice Captain), Kusal Mendis
Batters: Najmul Hossain Shanto, Charitha Asalanka, Towhid Hridoy, Avishka Fernando
All-rounders: Angelo Mathews (Captain), Dasun Shanka, Soumya Sarkar
Bowlers: Shoriful Islam, Matheesha Pathirana
Also Read: Join Our WhatsApp Channel For World Cup Updates Dream11 Prediction: Bangladesh will have an edge in the home conditions, but Sri Lanka are stronger. They also have experienced batting attacks that can do well at this pitch. Hence, we predict Sri Lanka to win the first T20 match against Bangladesh on Monday.