Asia Cup 2023 | SL vs BAN, Super Fours Match 2 - Top Captain and Vice-captain Picks

image-lmahc3htSri Lanka will be facing Bangladesh in the second match of the Super Four in Asia Cup 2023 (Source: AP Photos)

The Asia Cup 2023 is gradually peaking in pace. We have already witnessed a match between Bangladesh and Pakistan in the Super Four Stage. It is time for match 2 in the Super Stage between Sri Lanka (SL) and Bangladesh (BAN). Before the match goes live, here is a look at the top captain and vice-captain choices for the clash.

Before that, talking about the journeys of the two teams, Sri Lanka have been clinical with their show regarding results. They won both the group stage matches and topped the table to come into this round. However, in their last encounter, they bailed out from a crunch situation, and that experience will help them further in the tournament.

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On the other hand, Bangladesh lost their first encounter of the tournament against Sri Lanka. But they made a strong comeback and steamrolled past Afghanistan into the Super Four. Now, they face the 'Lankan Lions' once more, and this time, the 'Bangla Tigers' will be eager to seek revenge for the previous clash.


SL vs BAN, Match 8: Venue Analysis

A slow and two paced wicket can be expected at the R Premadasa Stadium. The batters will have to show real determination to score runs on this pitch. However, in the first innings batting might apparently be a bit easier. The spinners and the pacers with a good variety in the repertoire will benefit the most from the wicket. 


SL vs BAN, Match 8: Toss Factor

Scenario: Sri Lanka wins the toss

Sri Lanka have a batting line-up that depends a lot on the top-order to provide a platform for the lower-order. They will try and give the best batting conditions to their batter. Also, the presence of bowlers like Maheesh Theekshana, and Matheesha Pathirana will impend Shanaka to bat first and give these bowlers the better bowling conditions. 

Scenario: Bangladesh wins the toss

Bangladesh has a bowling attack that depends largely on how their spinners are performing. However, their pace attack has done a decent job in the tournament, Shakib will try and use the most of himself, and bowlers like Mehidy Hasan Miraz. Much in the tracks of their opponents, on winning the Bangladesh might also decide to bat first. 


SL vs BAN, Match 8: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Choices

Scenario: Sri Lanka Bats first

Charith Asalanka

The Sri Lankan middle-order batter has been in decent form in this tournament so far. Asalanka has got starts in both the matches and will look to convert that into something big in this match. Asalanka is also a good player of spin and all these factors make him a great choice as the captain or the vice-captain of the match. 

Shakib Al Hasan

The Banlgaldeshi star all-rounder shwoed the value of experience in the last game against Pakistan. Shakib played a gem of a knock under pressure and ensured his team reached a fighting total. So, while chasing, he will be a crucial player and also Shakib's bowling will be very valuable for Bangladesh if the home team decides to set a target for them. 


Scenario: Bangladesh Bats First

Mehidy Hasan Miraz

Mehidy Hasan Miraz played a good knock in the match against Afghanistan when he was asked to open the innings. It showed showed that he enjoys batting while the ball is new and there are fielding restrictions in play. Also, if Bangladesh is defending a target, Miraz might emerge as a game changing bowler. 

Dimuth Karunaratne

The Sri Lankan opener has looked good in both the matches. But Dimuth is yet to deliver with the bat in this tournament. He is a steady batters and his technique might be very important for Sri Lanka if they are asked to chase in the match.


SL vs BAN, Match 8: Big Risk, Big Return Choices

Litton Das

This Bangladeshi top-order batter has come in as a replacement of the injured Najmul Hossain Shanto. He looked in good touch during his shirt stay against Pakistan. Now that Litton Das has got some match practice we can expect him to go big. Das could be a differential choice as the captain or the vice-captain for this match. 

Dasun Shanaka

The Sri Lankan skipper likes to deliver under pressure. He has not yet fired big in the tournament and this might well be his day. Dasun Shanaka is a risky but hight return choice as the captain or the vice-captain of the match.