Dream11 Fantasy XI Tips and Guide for Asia Cup 2023 Match 2: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka
In the Asia Cup 2023 Match 2, Bangladesh faces Sri Lanka on August 31st at Pallekele. With rain forecasted, spin-friendly pitch, and injury concerns for both sides, Bangladesh holds a slight advantage in this thrilling clash.
The excitement in the cricketing world continues as the 16th edition of the Asia Cup kicks off with a thrilling encounter between Pakistan and Nepal. The tournament, jointly hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka, will move to Sri Lanka for its second match, pitting Bangladesh against the host nation, Sri Lanka, in Group B. The clash is scheduled to take place on August 31st at the picturesque Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele.
Both Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will be eager to make a strong opening statement in the tournament by securing a victory in their maiden match.
Match Details:
- Match: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, Match 2 of the Asia Cup 2023
- Match Date: August 31, 2023
- Time: 3:00 PM
- Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele
Head-to-Head Record:
In their cricketing history, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have clashed 51 times. However, Sri Lanka holds a dominant position with 40 victories, while Bangladesh has managed to emerge victorious on nine occasions. The teams have had two games that ended without a result. In the context of the Asia Cup, Sri Lanka’s tally stands at 11 wins compared to Bangladesh’s two.
Weather Report:
The weather conditions might pose a challenge to the match, with an 80 percent chance of rain. The temperature is expected to be around 29°C, accompanied by a humidity level of 71 percent and a wind speed of 13 km/h.
Pitch Report:
The Pallekele Stadium pitch is known to favor spinners, making batting a challenging task. The expected rain could further slow down the outfield, working to the advantage of bowlers. The ground has historically produced low-scoring encounters, adding another layer of complexity to the game. Chasing might prove to be quite difficult here.
Probable XIs:
Bangladesh: Towhid Hridoy, Mohammad Naim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Shakib Al Hasan (C), Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shamim Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Charith Asalanka, Kusal Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Dasun Shanaka (C), Dushan Hemantha, Kasun Rajitha, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana
Dream11 Fantasy XI Suggestions:
Team 1:
- Wicket-keepers: Mushfiqur Rahim, Kusal Mendis
- Batters: Pathum Nissanka, Najmul Hossain Shanto
- All-rounders: Shakib Al Hasan, Dhananjaya de Silva, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Dasun Shanaka
- Bowlers: Maheesh Theekshana, Shoriful Islam, Kasun Rajitha
- Captain: Dasun Shanaka (1st Choice), Najmul Hossain Shanto (2nd Choice)
- Vice-Captain: Mehidy Hasan Miraz (1st Choice), Kusal Mendis (2nd Choice)
Team 2:
- Wicket-keepers: Mushfiqur Rahim, Kusal Mendis
- Batters: Pathum Nissanka, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Dimuth Karunaratne, Towhid Hridoy
- All-rounders: Shakib Al Hasan, Dhananjaya de Silva, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Dasun Shanaka
- Bowlers: Maheesh Theekshana
- Captain: Shakib Al Hasan (1st Choice), Towhid Hridoy (2nd Choice)
- Vice-Captain: Dhananjaya de Silva (1st Choice), Dimuth Karunaratne (2nd Choice)
Dream11 Prediction:
Despite the injury woes faced by Sri Lanka, including the absence of key player Wanindu Hasaranga, Bangladesh’s recent loss of Litton Das could level the playing field. Considering the conditions and team dynamics, a slight edge might be in Bangladesh’s favor. Therefore, our prediction leans towards Bangladesh securing a win in this closely contested battle on Thursday.
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