BAN vs SL: 3rd ODI Fantasy Predictions, Tips, Teams, Pitch Report & Top Picks

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Following a horrendous 2023 World Cup, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh have crossed swords in the same format for a three-match series. With the series lined 1-1, the third ODI will be a decider in the Zahur Ahmad Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram. 

Ahead of the game, here is a look at the top fantasy predictions, tips, the pitch report, the best player picks, and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match. 


BAN vs SL- Head-to-Head Stats

Bangladesh have managed to win only 11 out of the 56 ODIs played between the two sides. Sri Lanka have won 43 times while four encounters ended with no result.

Stats
Matches
Bangladesh Won
Sri Lanka Won
No Result
Overall5611432
Last Five Matches5230


BAN vs SL-  Pitch Report 

The surface at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram is a slow turner for the spinners and the ball often keeps low. There is early movement for the new ball pacers while the batters can score big if they take their time and get settled.  

Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium Ground Stats (ODI Records)

Total matches: 30
Matches won batting first: 11
Matches won bowling first: 19


Average first innings scores: 216
Average second innings scores: 182
Highest total recorded: 409/8 by India vs Bangladesh
Lowest total recorded: 44/10 by Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh

Fantasy Value from Pitch Report 

  • Spinners and pacers who bowl with the new ball and at the slog overs are useful. 
  • Good batters against spin are important.


BAN vs SL- Fantasy Cricket Tips 

Scenario: If Bangladesh bat first 

  •  If Bangladesh bats first, players such as Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim, and Towhid Hridoy could be crucial in setting up a good total.
  • Shoriful Islam and Taskin Ahmed are in good form and should act as a good fantasy pick.

Scenario: If Sri Lanka bat first 

  • If Sri Lanka bats first, players like Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyenge are important.
  • Sadeera Samarawickrama has the knack of performing in crucial times and he could do well in a decider.
  • Pramod Madushan may be a good option with Dilshan Madushanka ruled out with hamstring pull.


BAN vs SL-Winner Predictions

Chasing second has worked well in the last couple of matches at the venue. Henceforth, the toss may play an important aspect. However, Bangladesh being more used to the conditions may go all guns blazing to  outfox the opposition.


BAN vs SL- Top Player Picks

Pathum Nissanka (SL)

 The opening batter is one of the most consistent batters of Sri Lanka and was the player of the match in the last game. He has smashed 150 runs from two matches with a ton in the last game. Nissanka averages 75 in the series.

Charith Asalanka (SL)

The middle order batter looks more evolved as a batter since his captaincy stint. Asalanka scored 91 in the latest assignment and it came at a very important phase of the contest. He has scored 109 runs in the coveted series and is third in the most runs leaderboard.

Najmul Hossain Shanto (BAN)

The skipper of the side has been in fantastic form with the bat despite a rough Bangladesh Premier League season. He scored a century in the first ODI and has accumulated 162 runs from a couple of games with a strike rate of 96.43.

Shoriful Islam (BAN) 

The left-arm pacer has been excellent with the white rock and has bucketed five wickets from two matches. He tends to get enough seam movement to bring the edges of the bat in play. He has also developed a good repertoire with the old ball.


BAN vs SL- Differential Picks

Kusal Mendis (SL)

The wicketkeeper-batter is a charismatic batter but is yet to live up to his levels in the ongoing series. He has scored 75 runs from two matches but has the hunger of scoring big runs if he gets going.

Soumya Sarkar (BAN)

The left-arm batter scored a fifty in the last game. Although shilly-shally, Soumya loves this venue and tends to play impactful knocks. He has scored 71 runs in the ongoing ODI series.


BAN vs SL- Fantasy Expert Advice

Given the conditions and probable XIs, a 2-4-3-2 or 2-4-2-3 combination should go well.


BAN vs SL Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/ Small Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Mushfiqur Rahim, Kusal Mendis
Batters: Pathum Nissanka, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Charith Asalanka
All-rounders: Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Wanindu Hasaranga, Janith Liyenge
Bowlers: Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Pramod Madushan

Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga
Vice-captain: Najmul Hossain Shanto

Bangladesh: 5 Players Sri Lanka: 6 Players

BAN vs SL Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Mushfiqur Rahim, Sadeera Samarawickrama
Batters: Pathum Nissanka, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Charith Asalanka, Towhid Hridoy
All-rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Janith Liyenge
Bowlers: Shoriful Islam, Taskin Ahmed

Captain: Towhid Hridoy
Vice-captain: Charith Asalanka

Bangladesh: 5 Players Sri Lanka: 6 Players