While both teams will be looking for a win to boost their confidence ahead of the finals, it is more about the right combination of games. Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka have had a poor performance in the Asia Cup and they need to pull themselves together. Bangladesh will face Sri Lanka in the first match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 warm-up matches.
Although they have recently triumphed against Sri Lanka, Bangladesh has a dismal ODI record against them. The recent Bangladeshi home series loss to a second-stronger New Zealand team will worry them.
It would be intriguing to see how the two teams develop for this competition given that Sri Lanka also has a dismal loss from the Asia Cup final.
The team for the competition is under the leadership of Shakib al Hasan. Controversy surrounded the team selection when Tamim Iqbal was left off the roster because of disputes among the players. The side will need to put this in the past.
Bangladesh’s batting unit will be hoping for a strong performance from Litton Das, who has had trouble with his form. Najmul Hossain Shanto has been playing well lately, and he intends to boost his self-esteem with a strong performance. The team management would also be interested in players like Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, and Mahmudullah because they are the backbone of this batting lineup.
Ebadot Hossain, who has been ruled out of the competition due to injury, will be missed by the team. Shakib, Mustafizur Rahman, and Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who make up this bowling unit’s nucleus, will be the center of attention. Hasan Mahmud and Shoriful Islam, who must perform well in a supporting position during this lengthy competition, will also be expected to deliver strong stints for the team.
Bangladesh
Shakib Al Hasan (c), Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Taskin Ahmed, Mahedi Hasan, Shoriful Islam, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Nasum Ahmed, Litton Das, Mustafizur Rahman
Dasun Shanaka hopes to recover from the atrocities of the Asia Cup championship match versus India. The side’s weakness and lack of temperament were highlighted in that game. Their finest bowler, Wanindu Hasaranga, was forced to withdraw from the competition due to injury, which was already a significant loss for them. Shanaka must maximize his available resources if he is to win this game.
This batting lineup’s foundation is made up of Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, and Charith Asalanka, and the team wants them to perform well in this exhibition game. Since Dimuth Karunaratne, Sadeera Samarawickram, and Dasun Shanaka haven’t been playing well lately, the team would like to see them receive some quality match experience before the competition begins.
Mahesh Theekshana has been the team’s most reliable bowler, and in order for the team to succeed in the tournament, he and Kasun Rajitha must perform well in this match. As they must divide the effort with the two primary bowlers in the competition, Dunith Wellalage and Lahiru Kumara will also be crucial to the team’s success.
Sri Lanka
Dasun Shanaka (c), Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka, Dunith Wellalage, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dushan Hemantha, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kasun Rajitha, Pathum Nissanka, Matheesha Pathirana
Match Details | ||
Match | Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI | ICC Cricket World Cup Warm-up Matches 2023 | |
Date | 29/09/2023 (Friday) | |
Time | 13:30 (GMT+5) / 14:00 (GMT+5.5) / 14:30 (GMT+6) | |
Format | ODI | |
Venue | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati | |
Recent performance | Bangladesh – L L NR W L | Sri Lanka – L W L W W |
Barsapara Cricket Stadium
We anticipate that both captains will want to field first on Friday because the weather is predicted to be dryer throughout the early part of the game.
In Guwahati, humidity is predicted to increase throughout the day, and thunderstorms are anticipated to occur at some point during the game. For the first half of the game, the temperature will be in the mid-30s.
This is a good batting surface that will also provide the quick bowler’s good pace. In this game, a par score will be greater than 350.
In the last five face-offs, Bangladesh has 2 wins and Sri Lanka has 3.
Winning the toss
Player of the Match
Most runs
Most wickets
Most sixes
Team Scores Batting First
According to cricket analysts, Sri Lanka has a 68.3% chance to win.
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