T20 World Cup 2021: Match 15 – Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Match Preview, Playing XI and broadcast details

The pitch in Sharjah is expected to help the spinners to a large extent.

Published - 23 Oct 2021, 20:57 IST | Updated - 23 Oct 2021, 20:57 IST

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Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are set to face each other in Match No.15 of the T20 World Cup 2021 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The Tigers would have been a tad relieved as they started the tournament with a six-run loss to Scotland. They came back with wins against Oman and PNG.

Amidst their journey, skipper Mahmudullah and BCB president Nazmul Hasan Papon have also been involved in a war of words. Over the years, the Tigers have had their fair share of success over Lanka across formats and they will be looking to replicate something similar on a slow and low deck in Sharjah.

The Lankans, on the other hand, annihilated Namibia, Sri Lanka and Ireland with relative ease. They also topped the table in Group A. In their previous game, they shot the Netherlands out for 44 and then chased the target down in 7.1 overs. An exciting game seems to be in store on Sunday.

Playing Combinations for Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh

Sri Lanka

Kusal Perera didn’t have great outings in the first two games, but played a short cameo against the Netherlands. Wanindu Hasaranga has picked up six wickets from three games at an economy of a shade over four. He also scored 71 against Ireland in the second game. Maheesh Theekshana has been stupendous and he is an exciting prospect to watch out for in the tournament.

Probable Playing XI: Kusal Perera (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (c), Chamika Karunaratne, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Lahiru Kumara

Bangladesh

The Tigers should rope in Nasum Ahmed since the track in Sharjah won’t have a lot for Taskin Ahmed. Mushfiqur Rahim needs to find his mojo at the earliest after a couple of lacklustre outings. Shakib Al Hasan performed with both bat and ball in the first round. Mustafizur Rahman remains a crucial element of the bowling unit. Mohammad Naim is also an excellent prospect at the top.

Probable Playing XI: Liton Das, Mohammad Naim, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah (c), Afif Hossain, Nurul Hasan (wk), Mahedi Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman