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BAN vs SL Dream11 Team Prediction of Asia Cup 2018: Preview | The Battle begins

By Pranob Thachanthara

Hello and Welcome to our preview for Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka match. We are covering BAN VS SL Dream11 Team Prediction, Preview and Probable Playing XI for the ODI match. The match is to be played at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Bangladesh recently defeated the windies on their own land and will be boozing with confidence in their favourite form of cricket. With a fully boosted squad they will hold an upper hand over Sri Lanka and will eye to get early momentum ahead in the tournament.

Sri Lanka recently lost series against South Africa but gave enough fight to them in last two encounters. Injuries have weakened their squad but still they have enough firepower to challenge Bangladesh. Good performance will be expected from all their experienced players.

An exciting match can be expected between both arch-rivals in the opening match of Asia Cup 2018.

When and Where:

BAN VS SL, 1st ODI, Group B Match, Asia Cup, 2018.
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.
15th Sept, 5:00 PM IST

Venue Stats:

Average runs per wicket : 28.59
Average runs per over: 4.74
Pitch will support spinners and will be batting friendly too.

Squads:

BAN:
Mashrafe Mortaza (c), Mohammad Mithun, Abu Hider Rony, Nazmul Hossain Shanto, Liton Das, Shakib Al Hasan, Mominul Haque, Rubel Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Tamim Iqbal, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Ariful Haque, Mahmudullah, Mosaddek Hossain, Mehidy Hasan, Nazmul Islam.

SL:
Angelo Mathews (c), Kusal Mendis, Upul Tharanga, Kusal Perera (wk), Dilruwan Perera, Dushmantha Chameera, Lasith Malinga, Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Thisara Perera, Dasun Shanaka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Akila Dananjaya, Amila Aponso, Kasun Rajitha, Suranga Lakmal.

Team News:

Bangladesh:

A 16-man squad has been declared for the Asia cup. There are some fitness issues for Tamim Iqbal and Shakib but they will most probably be fit for tomorrow’s encounter. Batsmen M Mithun or Ariful Haque will most probably handle the lower middle order.

Tamim Iqbal and L Das will open the innings. Both are in good form. Shakib, Mushfiqur, Mahmudullah will be the key batsmen in middle order. M Hossain, M Mortaza and M Hasan play role of finisher for team.

Shakib and M Hasan will lead the spin department and will be supported by Mahmudullah and M Hossain. M Rahman, M Mortaza and R Hossain will lead the pace attack of team.

Sri Lanka:

15-man squad has been declared by Sri Lanka for Asia Cup. D Chandimal and D Gunathilaka are out of Asia Cup due to injuries. A Dananjaya is unavailable for first two matches due to birth of his child. One among D Shanaka or S Jayasuriya will play. Chances of D Shanaka are more but if pitch supports spinners more then S Jayasuriya can be preferred.

N Dickwella and U Tharanga will open the innings. U Tharanga regained his form in recent domestic matches and will be crucial top of the order. K Perera, K Mendis, A Mathews and D De Silva will be the key in middle order. All four of them are in good form especially A Mathews.

Thisara Perera, Dilwuran Perera and D Shanaka or S Jayasuriya will play the role of finisher for team. S Lakmal, L Malinga and Thisara Perera will be the pacers for team. D Perera and D De Silva will lead the spin department of team. L Malinga is back in ODI squad after long time because of his recent form.

Probable Playing XI:

BAN:
Tamim Iqbal, L Das, Shakib, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah, Mosaddek Hossain, M Mithun/Ariful Haque, M Mortaza (c), M Hasan, M Rahman, R Hossain.

SL:
N Dickwella (wk), U Tharanga, K Perera, Kusal Mendis, A Mathews (c), D De Silva, Thisara Perera, Dasun Shanaka/S Jayasuriya, Dilruwan Perera, S Lakmal, L Malinga.