SL vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch – 1st T20I

SL vs BAN: Dream11 Predictions For 1st T20I [Source: @OfficialSLC/x.com]

In the first T20I match of their three-match T20I series, Sri Lanka (SL) will be taking on Bangladesh (BAN) at the Pallekele Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, Sri Lanka on Thursday, July 10th at 7:00 PM IST.

Ahead of this exciting clash, here's a comprehensive look at the Dream11 predictions, fantasy cricket tips, pitch report, the top player picks, and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.

Hot Picks For SL vs BAN Dream11 Team Today

Wanindu Hasaranga

• Wanindu Hasaranga will be a key player on the spin-friendly surface of Pallekele Cricket Stadium, where spinners tend to dominate. His ability to extract sharp turn and deceive batters makes him a top wicket-taking option.

Kusal Mendis

• A prominent figure in Sri Lankan cricket, known for his right-handed batting prowess and wicketkeeping skills, Kusal Mendis is in great form currently and a very good option for your fantasy squad.

Charith Asalanka

• An aggressive middle-order batter and skipper, Charith Asalanka has been a key figure in Sri Lanka's limited-overs setup. He has scored 170 runs in the ODI series and also bowling important spells for his team.

Bangladesh

Taskin Ahmed

• Right-arm fast bowler Taskin Ahmed, who made comeback in the team in ODI series and grabbed 6 wickets, would look to put on a strong show with the ball in the upcoming series also.

Towhid Hridoy

• Bangladesh batter Towhid Hridoy hammered a fine half-century against Sri Lanka in the 3rd and final ODI and it was his second fifty of the series. He is an excellent player and could be a great pick for the fantasy contests.

Litton Das

• Bangladesh's newly appointed T20I captain Litton Das, who is now one of the senior members in the team across three formats, will have to take the responsibility to guide the team to a good score while batting first.

SL vs BAN 1st T20I Weather And Pitch Today

Weather - According to AccuWeather, the weather will cloudy and humid; a little rain in the afternoon. The temperature will be in-between 31°C-23°C and there is 58% chances of rain during the game.

Pitch Report - The pitch at the Pallekele International Stadium offers a balanced surface that favours both batters and bowlers. Fast bowlers are likely to have the early advantage, as the pitch helps the bowlers to be able to exploit swing and seam movement while the ball is fresh and the surface is relatively harder into the game. However, as the ball gets old, the conditions are expected to become more batter-friendly, allowing batters to score runs more easily.

Pallekele Cricket Stadium, Pallekele - Record Of Chasing Teams in T20I

So far, 26 T20I matches has been played at Pallekele Cricket Stadium and out of that 10 matches have been won by the chasing sides. The team that won the toss will prefer to bat first here.

SL vs BAN 1st T20I Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

SL vs BAN 1st T20I Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Jaker Ali
Batters: Pathum Nissanka,  Towhid Hridoy, Tanzid Hasan
All-rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Charith Asalanka, Mahedi Hasan
Bowlers: Maheesh Theekshana, Taskin Ahmed

Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga
Vice-captain: Towhid Hridoy

SL vs BAN 1st T20I Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Kusal Mendis, Litton Das
Batters: Kamindu Mendis, Towhid Hridoy, Tanzid Hasan
All-rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Charith Asalanka, Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Bowlers: Maheesh Theekshana, Taskin Ahmed, M Pathirana

Captain: Kusal Mendis
Vice-captain: Charith Asalanka

SL vs BAN 1st T20I Expert Advice

Considering the pitch behavior, balanced fantasy team should be a good idea, and also selecting quality all-rounders will be beneficial on this ground.

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