BAN vs SL: 1st ODI Top Captain, Vice-captain Picks & Player Stats

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Bangladesh (BAN) and Sri Lanka (SL) are all set to take on each other in the first ODI of the three-match ODI series. The match will be played at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram in Bangladesh at on Wednesday, March 13th, 2024 at 1:30 PM IST.

Before the match goes live, here is a look at the important player stats, the top captain and vice-captain choices and the players you might avoid in the fantasy XIs.


BAN vs SL - Important Player Picks (Top 5 Players)

Players
ODI Career Stats
Najmul Hossain Shanto (BAN)1292 Runs in 43 Innings
Litton Das (BAN)2586 Runs in 91 Innings
Kusal Mendis (SL)3755 Runs in 127 Innings
Charith Asalanka (SL)1772 Runs and 5 Wickets in 56 Innings
Pathum Nissanka (SL)2115 Runs in 53 Innings


BAN vs SL - Toss Factor

Teams batting second have enjoyed more success than the batting first sides at this venue. The skipper winning the toss will be looking to bowl first at this pitch.

Scenario: If Bangladesh win the toss

If Bangladesh wins the toss, they will look to field first at this venue. Bowlers like Shoriful Islam, Taskin Ahmed, and Mustafizur Rahman will be crucial for Bangladesh. Spinners like Mahedi Hasan Miraz will play a key role on this pitch. Najmul Hossain Shanto, Liton Das, Towhid Hridoy, and Mahmudulla Riyad will play an important part while chasing a big target.

Scenario: If Sri Lanka win the toss

If Sri Lanka wins the toss, they will also look to bowl first at this venue. Seamers Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Pramod Madushan, and spinners Wanindu Hasaranga and Dunith Wellalage will handle the bowling department. Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama, and Pathum Nissanka will play an important part while chasing.


BAN vs SL - Top Captain and Vice Captain Picks

Scenario: If Bangladesh Field First

Mahedi Hasan Miraz (BAN): Mahedi Hasan Miraz's spin bowling will be crucial on this pitch if they bowl first, and his batting ability will also help Bangladesh while chasing. His all-round ability makes him a good choice for this category.

Kusal Mendis (SL): Kusal Mendis had an excellent T20I series recently against Bangladesh. If Bangladesh chooses to field first, then this in-form player will try to put a big total on the board for the opponent. Kusal Mendis would be a valuable and good pick for this contest.

Scenario: If Sri Lanka Field First

Wanindu Hasaranga (SL): Wanindu Hasaranga is a good all-rounder; his spin bowling will be crucial on this pitch if they bowl first, and his batting ability will also help Sri Lanka while chasing. His all-round ability makes him a good choice for this category.

Kusal Mendis (SL):  As mentioned earlier, Kusal Mendis has been in brilliant batting form rightnow. He will be a top C/VC option for this game, irrespective of the toss.



BAN vs SL - High Risk, High Rewards

Litton Das (BAN): Litton Das is a brilliant wicketkeeper batsman. He has played 91 ODI matches and amassed 2586 runs, but he is not consistent. His batting position and inconsistent form make him a risky but worthy pick.

Pathum Nissanka (SL): Pathum Nissanka is a brilliant batsman. Pathum Nissanka had an excellent series against Afghanistan, where he scored 346 runs in just 3 innings, but he missed the T20I series against Bangladesh due to injury. He is a perfect fit for this category.


BAN vs SL - Stay Aways

Tanzid Hasan (BAN): Tanzid Hasan last played ODI cricket back in November in the ICC World Cup 2023, and he did not perform well and scored only 145 runs in nine innings. He could be avoided for this fixture.

Chamika Karunaratne (SL): Chamika Karunaratne also played his last ODI in the ICC World Cup 2023, and he played only two matches with no wickets in his bag. Considering his very low chance of getting selected for the XI in this match, he could well be given a miss.