Preview:
Half-centuries from Tamim Iqbal, Mushfiqur Rahim, and Mahmudullah in the first half, followed by incredible bowling displays from Mehidy Hasan Miraz and the ‘Fizz’ sealed the game for Bangladesh in the 1st ODI, as they won by 33 runs to go 1-0 up in the series. Now they are ready to seal the series with one more match still left.
Sri Lanka bowled pretty well to restrict Bangladesh for 257 runs but the top-order batsmen’s failure made them lose the game. Some late hitting by Wanindu Hasaranga couldn’t save them from losing the 1st ODI. It’s a must-win game for them, and the players should back their abilities and perform well.
Match Details:
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI
Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur
Date & Time: May 25th at 12:30 PM IST and 12:00 PM Local Time
Live Streaming: Fancode
Pitch Report:
It’s an evenly poised wicket, where the batters will need to be more sensible in their approach in scoring runs, whereas for the spinners, the ball will grip and slightly hold on to the surface.
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Probable Playing XIs for BAN vs SL:
Bangladesh
Tamim Iqbal (c), Liton Das, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mohammad Mithun, Mahmudullah, Afif Hossain, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman
Sri Lanka
Danushka Gunathilaka, Kusal Perera (c & wk), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva, Ashen Bandara, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Isuru Udana, Lakshan Sandakan, Dushmantha Chameera
Top Picks for BAN vs SL Dream11 Match:
Top Picks – Batsmen
Bangladeshi skipper Tamim Iqbal provided a solid foundation for the Tigers in the 1st ODI, scoring 52 runs from 70 balls, which included 6 fours and a six. He is expected to continue the same in the 2nd match as well.
Danushka Gunathilaka looked good and was timing the ball really well in the first game, until he was dismissed by Mehidy Hasan Miraz for 21 runs. Gunathilaka is a must buy for your Dream11 fantasy teams at 9 credits.
Top Picks – All-Rounders
Shakib Al Hasan will make it into any team in the world with his absolute brilliance with both bat and ball. On home soil, he always contributes well and he must be included in your fantasy teams.
Wanindu Hasaranga went wicketless in the 1st ODI, but his late heroics with the bat gave some hope to his team. He was dismissed after a well-made 74 runs from 60 balls, which comprised of 3 fours and 5 sixes.
Top Picks – Bowlers
Mehidy Hasan Miraz read the pitch really well in the 1st ODI and bowled extremely well with the new ball. He picked up 4 crucial wickets and was the match-winner for Bangladesh.
Dushmantha Chameera bowled pretty well in the 1st ODI, dismissing Liton Das for a duck. He uses his height to his advantage and swings the ball both ways.
Top Picks – Wicketkeepers
Mushfiqur Rahim’s sheer class with the bat helped his side to pass the score of 250 runs in the 1st ODI. He scored 84 runs from 87 balls.
BAN vs SL Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
| Player | Statistics ( Last 5 ODIs) | Dream11 Points |
| Tamim Iqbal | 208 runs | 68, 5, 109, 20, 77 |
| Shakib Al Hasan | 192 runs and 7 wickets | 46, 62, 121, 164 (last 4 matches) |
| Danushka Gunathilaka | 341 runs and 2 wickets | 55, 79, 122, 70 ( last 4 matches) |
| Mushfiqur Rahim | 226 runs | 98, 32, 41, 35, 118 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 220 runs and 2 wickets | 99, 138, 67, 15 ( last 4 matches) |
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for BAN vs SL Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Mushfiqur Rahim, Kusal Perera, Mahmudullah, Tamim Iqbal (c), Danushka Gunathilaka, Shakib Al Hasan, Dhananjaya de Silva (vc), Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Mustafizur Rahman, Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for BAN vs SL Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Mushfiqur Rahim (vc), Tamim Iqbal, Danushka Gunathilaka (c), Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Shakib Al Hasan, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mehidy Hasan Miraz
BAN vs SL Risky Captaincy Choices:
Mahmudullah is a senior member of the Bangladeshi side. He played a responsible innings in the 1st ODI, scoring 54 runs from 76 balls. He can be a risky pick as your Dream11 fantasy skipper.
Kusal Perera is an aggressive batter who likes to take on the bowlers from the start. It was unlike him that he scored 30 runs from 50 balls in the 1st ODI, but he is a risky captaincy material.
Player you should avoid:
Liton Das has scored only 40 runs in the last 5 ODI matches. Since Rahim and Kusal Perera are the frontline wicketkeepers you can avoid him while making your fantasy teams.
