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

Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are all set to square off in the second ODI at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Saturday, July 05. The home team started the 50-over leg on a stunning note as they registered a 77-run win in the first ODI. Sri Lankan skipper Charith Asalanka top-scored with a 123-ball 106 to guide the team to a total of 244 in 49.2 overs. In reply, the tourists were bundled out for 167 in 35.5 overs. While the Lankans will be hoping to extend their lead, Bangladesh will be looking to regroup and find a way to bounce back in the series.

Match Details

Pitch Report

R Premadasa Stadium has been a deck renowned for favouring the spinners, and the batters have struggled against the turn and bounce on offer for the finger and wrist spinners. Pacers might get punished if they rely fully on pace, rather than relying on line and length. The team winning the toss will opt to bat first 

Head-to-Head Record

Predicted Playing XIs

Sri Lanka

Pathum Nissanka, Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis(w), Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka(c), Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Milan Priyanath Rathnayake, Maheesh Theekshana, Eshan Malinga, Asitha Fernando

Bangladesh

Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Litton Das(w), Towhid Hridoy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz(c), Jaker Ali, Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Tanvir Islam, Mustafizur Rahman

Probable Top Performers

Probable Best Batter: Charith Asalanka

Sri Lanka's skipper Charith Asalanka played an incredible knock in the first ODI as he scored 106 off just 123 balls, hitting six fours and four sixes. The southpaw will want to continue from where he left off. Asalanka will hope that he plays another match-winning innings on Saturday and helps his team win another game in the series.

Probable Best Bowler: Wanindu Hasaranga

Wanindu Hasaranga could once again make the difference with the ball in the second ODI. He did well in the first game as he picked up a four-wicket haul and played a big role in the team's win. It will be interesting to see how Charith Asalanka uses his premier spinner in the contest.

Today's Match Prediction: Sri Lanka to win the match

Scenario 1

• Sri Lanka win the toss and opt to bat first
• Powerplay: 60-70
• SL: 240-250
• Sri Lanka win the match

Scenario 2

• Bangladesh win the toss and opt to bat first
• Powerplay: 40-50
• BAN: 220-230
• Bangladesh win the match

Disclaimer: The 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.