Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI 2024: Match preview, playing XI, Head to Head, Where to Watch on TV & Live Streaming Details

Preview:

Bangladesh are all set to host Sri Lanka in the second leg of the bilateral series for three ODIs. The opening ODI will be played on March 13, Wednesday at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram, where the remaining two games are also set to be contested.

Sri Lanka's tour to Bangladesh started with a three-match T20I series in which the visitors emerged as champions, winning the series 2-1. Sri Lanka won the first T20I by 28 runs while the hosts staged a stunning comeback and triumphed in the second by eight wickets. Meanwhile, in the series decider, the tourists outplayed the opponents and registered a narrow three-run win.
 
The rivalry between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh has aggrandize in recent times despite the Lankan's phenomenal record over the Tigers. Significantly, the forthcoming match is expected to be a breathtaking battle.

Pitch Report:

The pitch at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram is generally known for its bowling-friendly surface. The surface of the stadium is kind of slow where spinners get plenty of turn on the ball from the beginning of the game. Meanwhile, the fast bowlers will also get assistance as they can enjoy success with an extra seam with a new ball.

Probable Playing XI

Bangladesh

The Najmul Hossain Shanto-led side is bolstered by a quality of players who could perform well in challenging situations. Shanto, who made his ODI debut in 2018, could be a key player for the side in the opening ODI against the island nation. He last played an ODI against New Zealand in December 2023, where he struck an unbeaten 51 while chasing a below-par 99 runs. Tanzid Hasan, who is coming off a memorable campaign in the 2024 Bangladesh Premier League, is expected to carry forward his form in the forthcoming game. Hazan was the Player of the Match in the aforementioned game against the Kiwis, where he finished with excellent figures of 3/14.

BAN Pred XI: Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Anamul Haque, Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Liton Das (wk), Mushfiqur Rahim, Towhid Hridoy, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman

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Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka will be looking to extend their winning streak in the series against Bangladesh. Charith Asalanka could be instrumental for the side as he is capable of destroying the Bangladeshi attack, especially in the 50-over format. Wanindu Hasara nga, who excels in all formats, will be the big shot for Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Mendis, who has been leading the Lankan batting lineup for a long time, is expected to pose a greater challenge for Bangladesh bowlers. 

SL Pred XI: Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kamindu Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Dilshan Madushanka, Dunith Wellalage, Lahiru Kumara, Maheesh Theekshana

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