Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Match Prediction – Who will win today’s 2nd ODI between BAN vs SL?

Preview   

Bangladesh won the opening match against Sri Lanka by 33 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Tamim Iqbal and Co put up a competitive score of 257 on the board after which Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s four-wicket haul rocked the Lankans.

Mushfiqur Rahim’s 84 and fifties from skipper Tamim and Mahmudullah also helped the Tigers in registering a comprehensive win. As far as the Lankans are concerned, they looked out of sorts, both from the batting and bowling front.

Their middle-order batters looked hapless and though Wanindu Hasaranga put forth a spirited effort, they lost the match. The second ODI is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, May 25 and it’s a must-win affair for the visitors. Bangladesh, on the other hand, would be looking to pocket the series.

Match Details

Match – Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka – 2nd match

Venue – Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur

Time – 12:30 PM IST, 07:00 AM GMT

Where to watch live – Fancode

Pitch Report

The pitch in Mirpur has, traditionally, been a slow one for batting and bowlers, especially the spinners. Run-scoring in the powerplay hence becomes crucial. Both teams wouldn’t mind batting first and then putting pressure on the opposition.

A high-scoring game doesn’t seem to be on the cards. There are chances of rain in the morning and hence, there could be delays. The DLS method may come into play as well.

Avg score: 243 (111 ODIs in Mirpur)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 59, Lost – 51, N/R – 1

Playing combination for BAN vs SL

Bangladesh

Predicted XI

Tamim Iqbal (C), Liton Das, Shakib Al Hasan, Soumya Sarkar/Mohammad Mithun, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah Riyad, Afif Hossain Dhrubo, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mohammad Saifuddin, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman/Shoriful Islam

Bench: Mohammad Mithun/Soumya Sarkar, Shoriful Islam/Mustafizur Rahman, Mosaddek Hossain Saikat, Mahedi Hasan

Sri Lanka

Predicted XI

Danushka Gunathilaka, Kusal Perera (C and WK), Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Dananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Isuru Udana, Akila Dananjaya/Ashen Bandara, Dushmantha Chameera, Lakshan Sandakan

Bench: Ramesh Mendis, Niroshan Dickwella, Ashen Bandara/Akila Dananjaya, Asitha Fernando, Chamika Karunaratne, Shiran Fernando, Binura Fernando

Head to Head

Overall

Played – 49 | Bangladesh – 8 | Sri Lanka – 39 | N/R – 2

In Bangladesh

Played – 18 | Bangladesh – 5 | Sri Lanka – 13 | N/R – 0

Probable best batsman of the match

Tamim Iqbal– Bangladesh

Tamim Iqbal looked accomplished in the last game as he scored 52 runs off 70 balls with the help of six fours and one six. He played at a strike rate of 74.28 and got out to Dananjaya de Silva when he was seeing the ball like a football.

He also completed 14,000 runs at the international level. He has been in good form in recent times and the Tigers will be looking up to their skipper to deliver.

Probable best bowler of the match

Mehidy Hasan Miraz– Bangladesh

Mehidy Hasan Miraz has grown leaps and bounds in the last four months or so, ever since he scored the century against West Indies. On Sunday, he was on top of his game with the ball in hand.

In 10 overs, he conceded only 30 runs and picked up the crucial wickets of Danushka Gunathilaka, Kusal Perera, Dhananjaya de Silva, and Ashen Bandara. Not to forget that he is an efficient batter as well.

Today’s match prediction: Bangladesh to win the match.

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.