Neither the Ashes nor India vs Pakistan, but Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, is the most fierce and electric rivalry in cricket at the moment. Expect time-outs, fights, and over-the-top celebrations from the mouth-watering clash that’ll happen on June 8 at the Grand Prairie Stadium. It’ll be Wanindu Hasaranga’s Sri Lanka who’ll be hurting the most, both due to their on-field performance and off-the-field treatment. Bangladesh, who looked like a hot mess against India in the warm-up, aren’t looking that great either.
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Head-to-Head
The Lanka Lions have an 11-6 record against the Bangla Tigers in T20Is. When it comes to the T20 World Cup, the Lions have never lost to the Tigers, boosting their 2-0 win-loss ratio.
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Team News
Both carry some injury-prone players. For Lanka, Matheesha Pathirana and Dilshan Madushanka are among those who were injured until a few weeks ago. Madushanka even missed the entire IPL 2024 season. For Tiger, Shoriful Islam could be a worry. The bowler suffered a blow to his hand during the warm-up match against India and isn’t certain for Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup opener.
SL vs BAN Pitch Report
Three matches have been played at the Grand Prairie Stadium, and all have witnessed three very different outcomes. The first one was a high-scoring affair, where 195 was chased down easily. Second and third both went to super over, where getting to 107 and 160 wasn’t easy. Following the last two matches trend, we might see pacers thrive on the surface while batters are expected to suffer. However, a common pattern has emerged. Win the toss and decide to chase.
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SL vs BAN Weather Report
On June 8, there is basically no chance of rain from 6 AM to 12 AM IST (match starts at 6 AM IST) in Dallas, and humidity will hover between 47 and 77% during these hours. Given that the match starts at 7:30 PM EST, dew might play a role in the outcome of the match, especially in the second inning, where bowlers might find it tough to grip the ball.
SL vs BAN Predicted XI
Sri Lanka Predicted XI
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Dilshan Madushanka.
Despite a humiliating defeat at the hands of South Africa, Hasaranga will make just one change. Instead of Nuwan Thushara, Dilshan Madushanka is expected to return as their best new-ball bowler.
Bangladesh Predicted XI
Soumya Sarkar, Litton Das (wk), Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Shakib Al Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Rishad Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam.
In their T20 World Cup opener, on a pitch that has helped pacers, Bangladesh will likely go with three pacers and, as usual, their many spinner bowling options.
