The extremely awaited conflict between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka is about to unfold within the first ODI of the three-match collection on Wednesday, March 13. The battleground for this high-voltage encounter would be the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram.
Kusal Mendis has been entrusted with the captaincy duties for Sri Lanka, whereas Najmul Hossain Shanto will lead the Bangladesh aspect. The management dynamics of each groups are poised to play an important position in shaping the end result of the collection opener. Sri Lanka will enter the ODI collection with a lift of confidence, having secured victory within the previous three-match T20I collection by a 2-1 margin.
Sri Lanka tour of Bangladesh 2024, 1st ODI:
- Date and Time: March 13; 08:30 am GMT/ 02:00 pm IST/ 02:30 pm native
- Venue: Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram
Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium Pitch Report:
The Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium is understood for its bowler-friendly pitch, posing a major problem for batters. The sluggish floor makes scoring runs rapidly tough, presenting a tricky activity for batters. Nevertheless, spinners obtain vital help from the pitch as the sport progresses, notably within the later phases.
BAN vs SL Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Liton Das, Kusal Mendis
- Batters: Mahmudullah, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Charith Asalanka, Pathum Nissanka
- All-rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Mehidy Hasan Miraz
- Bowlers: Shoriful Islam, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka
BAN vs SL Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice Captain:
- Alternative 1: Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Wanindu Hasaranga (vc)
- Alternative 2: Pathum Nissanka (c), Shoriful Islam (vc)
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BAN vs SL Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Mushfiqur Rahim, Towhid Hridoy, Avishka Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama
BAN vs SL Dream11 Crew for immediately’s match (March 13, 08:30 am GMT):
Squads:
Bangladesh: (for 1st & 2nd ODIs): Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Anamul Haque, Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Liton Das, Mushfiqur Rahim, Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hassan, Taijul Islam, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman.
Sri Lanka: Kusal Mendis (c) Charith Asalanka (vc) Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Janith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Sahan Arachchige, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Akila Dananjaya, Chamika Karunaratne, Dilshan Madushanka, Pramod Madushan, Lahiru Kumara
