BAN vs SL: 3rd T20I Fantasy Predictions, Tips, Teams, Pitch Report & Top Picks

BAN vs SL, T20I Series: Fantasy Tips for the 3rd T20I (Source: x.com)

Bangladesh (BAN) and Sri Lanka (SL) are all set to take on each other in the third and final T20I of the three-match T20I series. The match will be played at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet, Bangladesh on Saturday, March 09, 2024 at 02:30 PM IST.

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

BAN vs SL Head-to-Head Stats

Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have faced each other 15 times in T20I cricket. Sri Lanka have won 10 of those whereas New Zealand have managed to win only five times.

BAN vs SL Pitch Report

The Sylhet International Cricket Stadium is renowned for its sluggish pitch, known to favour spin bowlers who are likely to benefit from the surface. Batsmen will face a challenge in accumulating runs, requiring substantial effort to do so. Typically, a competitive score on this ground is considered anything surpassing the 150-run mark. Though the first T20 match was a high-scoring affair where both teams posted 200-plus total on the board.

Sylhet International Cricket Stadium Ground Stats (T20I Record)

Matches: 50
Matches won batting first: 29
Matches won batting second: 21

Average first innings scores: 158
Average second innings scores: 151
Highest Total: 210/4 by Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh
Lowest Total: 103/3 By United Arab Emirates vs Ireland

Fantasy Value from Pitch Report

• All-rounders will play a crucial role in this match.
• Spinners and death bowlers will be a must on your fantasy teams.
• Top-order batters who can play spin better will be good picks for the match.

BAN vs SL Fantasy Cricket Tips

Scenario 1: If Bangladesh bat first

• If Bangladesh wins the toss, they would definitely like to bat first here. Najmul Hossain Shanto, Jaker Ali, and Mahmudullah Riyad will be the key batters on the Bangladeshi side while setting up a big target.
• In the bowling department, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, and Mahedi Hasan would be key for their team in picking up wickets.

Scenario 2: If Sri Lanka bat first

• If Sri Lanka wins the toss, they too would like to bat first in this pitch. Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, and Charith Asalanka is in good form and will be the key batters on the Sri Lankan side while setting up a big total on the board.
• In the bowling department, Maheesh Theekshana, Dasun Shanaka, Angelo Mathews, and Binura Fernando would be key for their team in picking up wickets.

BAN vs SL Winner Predictions

Bangladesh never had much success in the T20Is as compared to Sri Lanka. Bangladesh won the previous match won but, they will need a high level of effort to win this game. They have a bad track record when playing against Sri Lanka. However, playing at home conditions should favour Bangladesh in this match.

BAN vs SL Top Player Picks

Najmul Hossain Shanto (BAN)

Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto is leading the batting charts for their team. He has scored 73 runs in two innings with a strike rate of 121.67. His current batting form makes him a good choice for the match.

Jaker Ali (BAN)

Jaker Ali played an excellent knock in the last match by scoring 68 runs with a strike rate of 200. We hope he will deliver again in the upcoming match. He is a top pick for this match.

Kusal Mendis (SL)

Kusal Mendis is in excellent form in this series. He has scored 95 runs in two innings with a strike rate of 163.79. He will be a key batter for his side and a must-pick for this game.

Charith Asalanka (SL)

Skipper Charith Asalanka also batted really well for the first two matches of this series. He has amassed 72 runs in two innings with a strike rate of 205.71. 

BAN vs SL Differential Picks

Mahmudullah Riyad (BAN)

Mahmudullah Riyad played an excellent knock in the first match by scoring 54 runs with a strike rate of 174.29. His current batting form and his ability to spin bowl make him a great differential pick for this match.

Angelo Mathews (SL)

Angelo Mathews was in excellent form in the recent series against Afghanistan. He is performing well too in this series so far. His all-round performance makes him a differential pick for the game.

BAN vs SL Fantasy Expert Advice

Given the playing conditions and the current form of the players, 4-3-2-2 or 3-3-2-3 combination will be ideal for the match.

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

Wicketkeepers: Kusal Mendis, Jaker Ali, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Litton Das
Batters: Charith Asalanka, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mahmudullah Riyad
All-rounders: Angelo Mathews, Mahedi Hasan
Bowlers: Matheesha Pathirana, Taskin Ahmed

Captain: Kusal Mendis
Vice-Captain: Angelo Mathews

Bangladesh: 6 Players, Sri Lanka: 5 Players

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

Wicketkeepers: Kusal Mendis, Jaker Ali, Sadeera Samarawickrama
Batters: Charith Asalanka, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mahmudullah Riyad
All-rounders: Angelo Mathews, Soumya Sarkar
Bowlers: Matheesha Pathirana, Taskin Ahmed, Maheesh Theekshana

Captain: Kusal Mendis
Vice-Captain: Najmul Hossain Shanto

Bangladesh: 5 Players, Sri Lanka: 6 Players