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BAN vs SL, Asia Cup 2023: Cricket Fantasy Tips and Teams for the 2nd Match (Source: Twitter)
Bangladesh (BAN) and Sri Lanka (SL) began their respective Asia Cup campaign by facing each other in Match No.2 of Group B. The exciting encounter is all set to take place on Thursday, August 31st, 203 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele at 15:00 PM IST. The Bangla Tigers and the Lankan Lions will then face Afghanistan in the group stage on September 03rd and 05th respectively at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
Ahead of the game, here is a look at the top player stats, the best player picks, the top captain and vice-captain choices, and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.
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The runners-up from the last 50-over Asia Cup edition which was held in the year 2018, Bangladesh suffered another setback just before the start of their current campaign. Having already lost the services of experienced veteran Tamim Iqbal due to injury, the Tigers will now be without Litton Das who is down with viral fever. Meanwhile, the Lions also enter the competition without a few main players, including seamers Lahiru Kumara, Dushamantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka, and star all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga. Both sides will be looking to start the competition on a high by claiming a crucial first victory.
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BAN vs SL, Team Form Guide (Most Recent First)
Bangladesh: W-L-L-W-W
Sri Lanka: W-W-W-W-W
BAN vs SL, Match 2: Pitch Report
In the recently concluded Lanka Premier League (LPL), the pitch in Pallekele behaved two-paced with the bowlers getting their reward for varying their pace. The batters also enjoyed their time in the middle especially under the lights.
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium ODI Stats and Records
Matches: 33
Sri Lanka Won: 15
Batting First Won: 14
Fielding First Won: 18
No Result: 1
Highest Total: 363/7 by South Africa vs Sri Lanka in 2018
Lowest Total (Full game): 191 All Out by Sri Lanka vs Australia in 2011
BAN vs SL, Match 2: Top Player Picks
Shakib Al Hasan (BAN)
- All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan will don the captaincy hat for the Bangla Tigers
- The left-handed batter has struck the third-most runs for his side in the ODI format with 7211 runs in 222 innings at an average of 37.55
- The spinner is the leading wicket-taker for Bangladesh in ODIs with 305 scalps to his name
Mushfiqur Rahim (BAN)
- Experienced campaigner Mushfiqur Rahim is the second highest run-scorer for Bangladesh in the 50-overs format
- The right-handed wicketkeeper batter has racked up 7257 runs in 234 innings with nine centuries and 45 fifties
Najmul Hossain Shanto (BAN)
- Najmul Hossain Shanto has been amongst the runs for his side across formats off late
- The left-hander has struck one hundred and three fifties at an average of 39.00 in ODIs in 2023
Pathum Nissanka (SL)
- Pathum Nissanka averages 41 with three centuries and nine half-centuries in ODI cricket
- The right-handed opening player has an average of 57.25 with two tons and five fifties in ODIs this year
Dimuth Karunaratne (SL)
- Nissanka's opening partner and Test skipper Dimuth Karunaratne averages 35 with one century and 11 fifties in the format
- The left-handed batter has been consistent right at the top of the order in ODIs off late
BAN vs SL, Match 2: Top Captain and Vice-captain choices
| Scenario | Captain | Vice-captain |
|---|---|---|
| If SL bowls first | Dimuth Karunaratne | Dhananjaya de Silva |
| If SL bats first | Pathum Nissanka | Dimuth Karunaratne |
BAN vs SL, Match 2: Cricket Fantasy Expert Advice
The winners of the last Asia Cup (T20) campaign 2022, Sri Lanka will start favourites in this contest after having also sealed the ICC World Cup Qualifiers trophy in Zimbabwe last month when they remained unbeaten in eight matches. Load your fantasy XI side with Sri Lanka's players to boost more points.
BAN vs SL, Match 2: Cricket Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
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Wicketkeepers: Mushfiqur Rahim, Kusal Mendis
Batters: Najmul Hossain Shanto, Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Charith Asalanka
All-rounders: Shakib Al Hasan, Dhananjaya de Silva
Bowlers: Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Maheesh Theekshana
Captain: Pathum Nissanka
Vice-captain: Dimuth Karunaratne
BAN: 5 Players, SL: 6 Players
BAN vs SL, Match 2: Cricket Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues
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Wicketkeeper: Mushfiqur Rahim
Batters: Towhid Hridoy, Afif Hossain, Pathum Nissanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama
All-rounders: Shakib Al Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Dasun Shanaka
Bowlers: Mustafizur Rahman, Kasun Rajitha, Matheesha Pathirana
Captain: Shakib Al Hasan
Vice-captain: Mushfiqur Rahim
BAN: 6 Players, SL: 5 Players
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