BAN vs SRI Prediction, 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips: Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Preview:

International cricket is finally making a return as Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will lock horns in a 3-match ODI series. Neither of the teams will be confident coming into this game, as the recent results have been horrendous for both of them.

Bangladesh travelled to New Zealand recently, where the Kiwis absolutely outplayed them. On the other hands, Sri Lanka engaged in a series against West Indies and in the ODI and T20I formats, they were beaten pretty easily.

Match Details:

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka 1^st ODI

Venue: Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur

Date & Time: May 23^rd at 12:30 PM IST and 12:00 PM Local Time

Live Streaming: Fancode

Pitch Report:

The track here in Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium is always tricky for the batsmen. Spinners usually dominate on this ground.

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Probable Playing XIs for BAN vs SRI:

Bangladesh

Tamim Iqbal (c), Liton Das, Soumya Sarkar, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mahedi Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman

Sri Lanka

Danushka Gunathilaka, Kusal Perera (c), Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Niroshen Dickwella, Dasun Shanaka, Ashen Bandara, Wanindu Hasaranga, Lakshan Sandakan, Asitha Fernando, Dushmantha Chameera

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Top Picks for BAN vs SRI 11Wickets Match:

The Bangladeshi captain Tamim Iqbal is one of the most experienced cricketers from their team. He has scored close to 7500 runs in ODI cricket.

Danushka Gunathilaka has been in good form with the bat in ODI cricket of late for the Lankan Lions. As for his career, he has scored close to 1500 runs in this format.

Shakib Al Hasan has not played a lot of international cricket of late, but for a man of his experience, it should not be a judging parameter.

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Suggested Playing XI No.1 for BAN vs SRI 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah, Tamim Iqbal (c), Danushka Gunathilaka (vc), Pathum Nissanka, Shakib Al Hasan, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Mustafizur Rahman, Lakshan Sandakan

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for BAN vs SRI 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Kusal Perera, Liton Das, Mahmudullah, Tamim Iqbal, Danushka Gunathilaka, Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka (vc), Shakib Al Hasan (c), Taskin Ahmed, Lakshan Sandakan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz

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Captain and Vice-Captain Options

Captain Options: Tamim Iqbal, Shakib Al Hasan

Vice-Captain Options: Danushka Gunathilaka, Pathum Nissanka

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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.