SL-A vs BAN-A, ACC Emerging Asia Cup 2023 | Preview, Pitch Report, Probable XIs, Fantasy Tips & Prediction
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh
The ACC Emerging Asia Cup 2023 is set to commence with a highly anticipated encounter between Sri Lanka A and Bangladesh A on Thursday, July 13, at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo.
ACC Emerging Asia Cup 2023 Preview
This marks the tournament's comeback after a four-year hiatus, with the previous edition seeing Pakistan claiming victory over hosts Bangladesh. Sri Lanka is currently the most decorated team in the history of the competition, with back-to-back titles in 2017 and 2018, while India triumphed in the tournament's debut in 2013.
The eight teams, divided into two groups, will engage in group-stage matches before the top two from each group advance to the semifinals. The tournament will conclude with the only day-night match, the final, at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on July 23.
Team Previews
Sri Lanka
The host nation, Sri Lanka, flaunts a strong lineup with players like Chamika Karunaratne, Avishka Fernando, and Matheesha Pathirana. Home ground advantage could give them the edge in the tournament opener as they look to start the competition on a winning note.
Bangladesh
On the other hand, Bangladesh A has talents such as Soumya Sarkar and Mahedi Hasan, backed by rising stars Mohammad Naim and Zakir Hasan. Their strong batting lineup will be looking to upset the hosts.
Match Details
Date & Time: July 13, 10:00 AM IST
Venue: Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo
Live Streaming: Fancode (No live telecast)
Pitch Report
The pitch at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground is expected to favour spinners. The 61 ODIs played here so far have demonstrated that batting tends to become easier once the ball ages, with chasing sides winning 31 games compared to the 23 victories of the teams batting first. As such, teams winning the toss might opt to field first.
Probable Playing XIs
Sri Lanka A: Lahiru Udara(wk) , Avishka Fernando, Ashen Bandara, M Bhanuka, Chamika Karunaratne, Sahan Arachchige, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Dunith Wellalage (c), Dushan Hemantha, Pramod Madhushan, Matheesha Pathirana
Bangladesh A: Zakir Hasan (wk), Mohammad Naim, Soumya Sarkar, Shahadat Hossain, Saif Hassan (c), Mahedi Hasan, Tanzid Hasan, Mrittunjoy Chowdhury, Ripon Mondol, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Rakibul Hasan
Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
Wicket-keepers: Lahiru Udara, Zakir Hasan
Batters: Avishka Fernando, Mohammad Naim, Shahadat Hossain
All-Rounders: Chamika Karunaratne , Soumya Sarkar, Saif Hassan
Bowlers: Dunith Wellalage, Matheesha Pathirana, Mrittunjoy Chowdhury
Captain: Chamika Karunaratne
Vice Captain: Soumya Sarkar
Prediction
Sri Lanka A are favourites to win the contest considering their formidable line-up and familiarity with the conditions on offer.
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