BAN vs SL, 2nd ODI | Playing 11 Prediction, Cricket Tips, Preview & Live Streaming

Bangladesh won the 1st ODI [X.com]

Asian rivalry between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka is heating up. Amid the building tensions, the two sides are set to clash in the second one-day international of the three-game series tomorrow at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram from 2:00 PM IST onwards.

While the hosts sealed a clinical victory in the series opener, Sri Lanka are expected to bounce back aggressively.

BAN vs SL, 2nd ODI : Team Previews

Bangladesh

After missing out on the heated T20 series by a whisker, Bangladesh sought redemption in the first ODI held against Sri Lanka earlier this week.

Bowling first, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam and Tanzim Hasan Sakib chipped in with three wickets each to restrict the Lankans to 255 runs.

While the hosts suffered two early blows during the chase, captain Najmul Hossain Shanto led from the front to win it single-handedly for Bangladesh. 

Shanto slammed a commendable century against all odds and finished with 122* runs to help Bangladesh gain a 1-0 lead. 

Notably, Mushfiqur Rahim's 73 runs were equally crucial as the hosts eventually outclassed the Sri Lankans.

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Sri Lanka

SL were outplayed in the 1st ODI [X.com]

Sri Lanka rejoiced in the time-out celebrations after clinching the T20 series last week. However, the visitors' shortcomings in the 50-over format were duly exposed in the first ODI on Wednesday. 

Nissanka, Avishka and Mendis failed to convert good starts into big scores, and despite Liyanage's fighting 67-run innings, Sri Lanka could only put up 255 runs on the board.

Even during the second half, quality spinners like Hasaranga and Theekshana went for runs. Only Dilshan Madushanka could provide notable breakthroughs before Shanto's one-man show completely outclassed the Lankans.

Thus, Sri Lanka have a lot to learn and improve heading to the second game. The three-match series is still wide open, and perhaps a couple of changes in the combination could work well for the visitors.

BAN vs SL, 2nd ODI: Match Details & Live Streaming

BAN vs SL, 2nd ODI: Chattogram Pitch Report

The pitch at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium offered a relatively extra advantage to the pacers in the first game. The fast bowlers can leave a massive impact with the new ball with good bounce and pace off the surface. Anything around 270 will be a tough ask for the chasing side.

BAN vs SL, 2nd ODI:  Probable Playing XIs

Bangladesh: Litton Das, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (c & wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Pramod Madushan, Dilshan Madushanka, Lahiru Kumara

BAN vs SL, 2nd ODI: Fantoss Fantasy Tips

BAN vs SL, 2nd ODI: Winner Prediction

Irrespective of the winning momentum, the 2nd ODI between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh is equally poised. Sri Lanka won’t go down without a fight, and we expect the visitors to beat Bangladesh in this game and level the three-game series.

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