In this article, we are going to discuss all about the BAN vs SL 1st T20I Dream11 Prediction Team and the probable chances of which team will win. We’ll also discuss the weather condition along with a pitch report for this stadium and will also look at the best captain and vice-captain choices for the Dream11 Fantasy Team.
Bangladesh Premier League 2024 has just concluded but the entertainment for Bangladeshi cricket fans is not going to end yet as an electrifying three-match T20I series between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka is set to unfold. The first match of the three-match T20I series will be played at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on 4th March, Monday. The next two matches will also be played at this venue on 6th and 9th March respectively.
Najmul Hossain Shanto will continue to lead Bangladesh in the T201 series. All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan ruled out of the T20I and ODI series due to an eye problem. But, Mahmudullah, absent from T20Is for over a year, earned his spot with dazzling performances in BPL 2024, amassing 237 runs, including two half-centuries.
On the other side Charith Asalanka will lead Sri Lanka for the first two of three T20Is matches in the absence of Wanindu Hasaranga. Hasaranga sits out the first two games due to an ICC ban for misconduct against an umpire. Kusal Perera ruled out of Bangladesh T20Is with respiratory infection. Avishka Fernando is added in place of Pathum Nissanka, who is recovering from the injury.
Moreover, Bangladesh last clashed in a T20I series against New Zealand, ending in a draw. Sri Lanka last clashed in series against Afghanistan and Zimbabwe, ending in victores. Sri Lanka possesses an unbeaten record in T20I series against Bangladesh. So, will the Sri Lankans extend their dominance? Or can the Bangla Tigers seize an early series lead? Let’s see on the match day.
BAN vs SL Match Details
- Match: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20, Sri Lanka tour of Bangladesh 2024
- Venue: Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet
- Date & Time: 4th March at Monday & 5:30 PM IST and 05:30 PM (Local Time)
- Live Broadcast and Streaming: Cricket World TV, Geo-TV, T Sports (in Bangladesh) & FanCode and Website (in India)
- Injured Players: Shakib Al Hasan, Kushal Perera, Pathum Nissanka
Sylhet International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
This Sylhet Stadium surface is always known for being a true competitive surface across Bangladesh, another venue. It gives both batsmen and bowlers the same opportunity to witness a nail-biting thrilling encounter. On this ground, most of the games are low-scoring encounters. The first innings average score is 129 runs out of 48 matches.
T20I Stats Of Sylhet Stadium :-
- Total Match Played: 9
- Batting First Won: 1
- Batting Second Won: 8
- Tie: 0
- Avg. Score in 1st bat: 153
- Highest Score: Sri Lanka 210/4
- Lowest Score: United Arab Emirates 116/9
Sylhet Weather Report
There is no chance of rain, and the temperature will be around 23 degrees Celsius on the match day. So, we can expect an uninterrupted match.
BAN vs SL: Head-to-Head Records In T20I
In the 13 T20I matches between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, the latter has dominated with nine wins while Bangladesh has won four matches. Their most recent encounter was in September 2022 during the 2022 Men’s T20 Asia Cup, where Sri Lanka won by two wickets.
Last Five Matches:-
- Sri Lanka won by 2 wickets with 4 balls remaining (01-Sep-2022)
- Sri Lanka won by 5 wickets with 7 balls remaining (24-Oct-2021)
- Bangladesh won by 2 wickets with 1 remaining (16-Mar-2018)
- Bangladesh won by 5 wickets with 2 balls remaining (10-Mar-2018)
- Sri Lanka won by 75 runs (18-Feb-2018)
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I Dream11 Player Stats
- Batters To Watch (Recent stats)
- Litton Das, BAN
- 5 Matches 182 Runs 45.50 Avg. 133.82 SR
- Kusal Mendis, SL
- 9 Matches 211 Runs 23.44 Avg 146.52 SR
- Bowlers To Watch (Recent stats)
- Taskin Ahmed, BAN
- 04 Matches 08 Wkts 7.31 Econ 12.00 SR
- Maheesh Theekshana, SL
- 08 Matches 10 Wkts 5.71 Econ 18.70 SR
BAN vs SL 1st T20I Dream11 Prediction Team for Today’s Match
- Wicket-keepers: L Das, K Mendis
- Batters: Mahmudullah, N Hossain Shanto
- All-rounders: A Mathews, D Shanaka, D de Silva, S Sarkar
- Bowler: M Pathirana, M Theekshana, M Rahman
BAN vs SL 1st T20I Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Best Choice
- Captain: A Mathews or K Mendis
- Vice Captain: S Sarkar or L Das
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Full T20I Squad
Bangladesh T20 squad: Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Liton Das (wicketkeeper), Anamul Haque (wicketkeeper), Mohammad Naim, Towhid Hridoy, Soumya Sarkar, Mahedi Hasan, Mahmudullah, Taijul Islam, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan
Sri Lanka T20 squad: Wanindu Hasaranga (captain), Charith Asalanka (vice-captain), Kusal Mendis (wicketkeeper), Sadeera Samarawickrama (wicketkeeper), Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Maheesh Theekshana, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dilshan Madushanka, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana, Akila Dananjaya, Binura Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Avishka Fernando, Jeffrey Vandersay, Niroshan Dickwella (wicketkeeper)
BAN vs SL 1st T20I Match Prediction: Who Will Win?
After analyzing the recent performances and head-to-head records, the chances of victory are going in favor of Sri Lanka. In the last five matches, Sri Lanka have won three matches while Bangladesh have won only two matches. It might not be a comfortable win but Sri Lanka will be favorites. So, Sri Lanka can win this match. Also Read: Rishabh Pant IPL 2024 Price, Net Worth, Annual Income, Sponsors, Cars, Houses, Properties, Charities, Etc.