Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, BAN vs SL 2025, Today Match Prediction
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, BAN vs SL 2025, Today Match Prediction
πππππ :Β βSri Lanka vs Bangladesh
ππππ :July 13,Sundayβ
ππππ : 19:00 PM (IST)
πππππ : Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium, Dambulla, Sri Lanka
ππππππππππ : 2nd T20 2025
Bangladesh’s challenge to avoid a seventh consecutive T20i loss
- Sri Lanka has won the last four out of five games at home
- Bangladesh suffered its sixth consecutive T20i loss in the last game
- Sri Lankan openers Mendis and Nissanka scored 115 runs in the last game
SL vs BAN Match Prediction & Analysis
It is the 2nd game in the three-match series, and the Sri Lankans will look for a series win as the Bangladeshis aim for a comeback and level the series. It was a clinical performance from the Sri Lankans as they won by 7 wickets. The side will look to build on this momentum and grab another series win at home. The Bangladeshis must fight hard to win this game and keep the series alive.
The Sri Lankans have dominated the Bangladeshis in this series. Barring the one loss in the ODIs, they have dominated the visitors in all other games. The top order has performed well, and it will make the side confident. Bangladesh will face immense pressure in this contest, and it will be interesting to see if they can win here and go into the series decider with momentum on their side.
Bangladesh Preview
It has been a nightmarish tour for the Bangladeshis, where they have struggled in all formats. Litton Das will look to get the team out of this slumber and play aggressively to level the series. The batting lineup hasn’t lived up to the expectations on this tour. Das would expect a strong show from his batters in this must-win game.
Tanzid Hasan and Parvez Hossain Emon must lay a strong platform as the Sri Lankan bowlers will test them. Litton Das is the best batter in the team, and he must add runs in the middle order with Mohammad Naim and Towhid Hridoy. Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Shamim Hossain add to the side’s batting firepower and must deliver the goods.
Taskin Ahmed struggled in the last game with the new ball. The side needs him to strike early in the game alongside Mohammad Saifuddin to create a chance for the side. Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Mehidy Hasan Miraz must use the conditions well in the middle overs. Shamim Hossain and Rishad Hossain will look to do well in the supporting role.
Weather Conditions
We would see overcast skies over Dambulla. It will be a flat surface where batsmen can play their strokes freely. There is little margin of error for the bowlers on this track. The average first-innings score is 162 runs, and the team that bats first in the game shall need 180 runs on the board to feel safe.
SL vs BAN Pitch Report
Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium is a good hunting ground for the batsmen, and they enjoy the true bounce and pace on the surface, coupled with the fast outfield. Spinners do well at this venue as the wicket assists them. Fast bowlers must use their variations as the wicket has little to offer.
Toss: To Bowl
In the last five games at this venue, the side chasing has won three times. Chasing scores is always easy in Sri Lanka, as the wickets stay true throughout the game. Hence, the captains will not hesitate to bowl first on this wicket and aim at restricting the opposition to a small total.
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