With the Take a look at sequence behind them, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh now flip their focus to white-ball cricket as they put together to face off in a three-match ODI sequence beginning July 2 on the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Having edged the Take a look at sequence 1-0, the hosts will probably be keen to hold that momentum into the limited-overs leg, whereas Bangladesh will probably be aiming to reset and make a recent assertion within the shorter format.
Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium sometimes gives a sluggish floor with some flip, which may convey spinners into play early within the sequence. The main focus will probably be on how Bangladesh’s batters deal with Sri Lanka’s spin duo of Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana. Then again, Sri Lanka will have to be cautious of the tempo menace from Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman, particularly underneath lights.
Gamers to be careful for:
- Wanindu Hasaranga (SL): A confirmed match-winner in limited-overs cricket who thrives on turning tracks.
- Litton Das (BAN): His return provides expertise and aptitude, making him important to Bangladesh’s batting fortunes.
- Charith Asalanka (SL): The captain’s kind with the bat will probably be key in anchoring the center overs.
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz (BAN): Main the group and contributing with each bat and ball, Mehidy will probably be central to Bangladesh’s hopes.
SL vs BAN: Head-to-Head File in ODIs
Matches performed: 57 | Sri Lanka received: 43 | Bangladesh received: 12| No outcome: 2
Possible XI of each groups:
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Charith Asalanka (c), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Asitha Fernando
Bangladesh: Litton Das (wk), Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Tanvir Islam
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ODI Stats and Information at R.Premadasa Stadium:
- Complete matches: 176
- Matches received batting first: 96
- Matches received bowling first: 68
- Common 1st Inns scores: 233
- Common 2nd Inns scores: 191
- Highest complete recorded: 375/5 (50 Ov) by India vs Sri Lanka
- Lowest complete recorded: 50/10 (15.2 Ov) by Sri Lanka vs India
- Highest rating chased: 292/4 (48.3 Ov) by Sri Lanka vs Australia
- Lowest rating defended: 170/10 (49.2 Ov) by West Indies Ladies vs Sri Lanka Ladies
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