Cricket Prediction | Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka | 1st Test | March 22 – Let’s see who will win the first test.

BAN vs SL Match Analysis

In their two-match series, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will play their first Test match. The previous ODI and T20I series were won by Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, respectively. Bangladesh will not have played a Test match this year before this. The Tigers and New Zealand shared a one-all series draw in November 2023, the last time they accomplished so. After four months, there is still plenty to improve in the international game’s longest format.

As of right now, Sri Lanka is bottom of the World Test Championship points standings published by the International Cricket Council. Currently ranked ninth, they will face tough competition against fourth-placed Bangladesh, particularly on the road and following a recent ODI series loss to the same opponents.

BAN vs SL Team Preview & Squads

Bangladesh

Mushfiqur Rahim won’t be available for Bangladesh for this game or the remainder of the series. Due to injuries, the former captain and top batter is not available. Rahim will be missed; he was crucial to Bangladesh’s series draw with New Zealand. Who Bangladesh names as a middle-order replacement will be interesting to watch. Najmul Shanto, the captain, has an even more important position at bat because of Rahim’s absence.

Taijul Islam is expected to play a significant role with the ball once more. In the most recent ODI series against Sri Lanka, he participated. He claimed 15 wickets in two Test matches against New Zealand, with ten of those coming in the first game of the series. The circumstances should once more favor the left-arm spinner.

Bangladesh Squads

Bangladesh

Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Litton Das (wk), Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana, Taijul Islam, Shahadat Hossain, Nayeem Hasan, Shadman Islam, Khaled Ahmed

Sri Lanka

To participate in this series, Wanindu Hasaranga essentially came out of Test retirement; nevertheless, he was quickly disqualified from selection. It’s an intriguing approach on the part of Sri Lanka, who may be attempting to get more mileage out of their talented all-rounder who can spin the ball. His squad will miss Hasaranga, just as they will Rahim for Bangladesh.

The last time Sri Lanka played Test cricket, they defeated Afghanistan by 10 wickets in February 2024. During that one-off match, Prabath Jayasuriya with the ball and Angelo Mathews and Dinesh Chandimal with the bat both played brilliantly. For these two games of the series, all three have been kept in the lineup.

Sri Lanka Squads

Sri Lanka

Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Dinesh Chandimal, Vishwa Fernando, Ramesh Mendis, Kasun Rajitha, Angelo Mathews, Kamindu Mendis, Dimuth Karunaratne, Prabath Jayasuriya

BAN vs SL outfield report

Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet

The side that won the toss chose to bat first the last two times. This month, it’s probably the same. On day one, the weather forecast calls for dry conditions; however, days two through five are expected to see rain. A 300-plus first-inning total might be competitive. Both teams should choose at least two experienced slow bowlers, so expect lots of turns.

BAN vs SL Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In their last 5 matches, Sri Lanka won three matches, and the other two ended in a draw.

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Prediction

Winning the toss

• Sri Lanka

Player of the Match

• Sri Lanka – Dimuth Karunaratne

Most runs

• Bangladesh – Najmul Hossain Shanto
• Sri Lanka – Dimuth Karunaratne

Most wickets

• Bangladesh – Taijul Islam
• Sri Lanka – Prabath Jayasuriya

Most sixes

• Bangladesh – Najmul Hossain Shanto
• Sri Lanka – Dimuth Karunaratne

Team Scores Batting First

• Bangladesh – 310+
• Sri Lanka – 350+

According to cricket analysts, Sri Lanka has a 53% chance of winning.

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