Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, Asia Cup 2023: Playing XI for SL vs BAN, pitch report and more

In the upcoming clash of Super 4 Match 2 in Asia Cup 2023, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are set to face off this Saturday. This marks the second game of the Super 4 phase, and all the action will now be taking place in Sri Lanka.

In their previous encounter against Bangladesh, Sri Lanka successfully chased down the target with five wickets to spare. They continued their winning streak in the second game, narrowly defeating Afghanistan by a mere two runs in an exhilarating match held at Pakistan's Gaddafi Stadium. This triumph propelled the defending champions, Sri Lanka, into the Super Four stage.

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Bangladesh, on the other hand, commenced their Asia Cup journey on a shaky note with a loss to co-hosts Sri Lanka by five wickets in their initial encounter. However, they made a remarkable comeback in their final group-stage match against Afghanistan. Bangladesh secured an impressive 89-run victory, fueled by centuries from Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Najmul Hossain Shanto, thereby securing their spot in the Super Four stage.

Asia Cup 2023: SL vs BAN Match Overview

Tournament: Asia Cup 2023

Match: SL vs BAN, Match 06

Day/Date: Saturday / September 09, 2023

Time: 3:00 PM IST

Venue: R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

Asia Cup 2023: SL vs BAN Probable Playing11

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis (WK), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (C), Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Matheesha Pathirana

Bangladesh: Mohammad Naim, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Litton Das, Towhid Hridoy, Shakib Al Hasan (C), Mushfiqur Rahim (WK), Shamim Hossain, Afif Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman

SL vs BAN Dream11 Prediction

Wicket-keepers: Kusal Mendis (VC), Mushfiqur Rahim

Batters: Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Litton Das

All-rounders: Shakib Al Hasan, Dasun Shanaka, Afif Hossain

Bowlers: Dunith Wellalage, Mustafizur Rahman, Maheesh Theekshana (C)

SL vs BAN - R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo Pitch Report:

The pitch at R Premadasa Stadium has consistently been a boon for spinners. The pitch gradually loses its pace, posing challenges for batsmen seeking to score freely. Conversely, fast bowlers frequently find it challenging to leave a significant mark on this particular surface. Despite these difficulties, batsmen who exhibit patience and skill can accumulate a considerable number of runs, setting the stage for an engaging and closely fought contest.