One of the two teams is going to end its journey in the tournament today. Both teams lost their first game against Afghanistan, and now they need to win this game to stay in the tournament.
Which team is more likely to qualify for the super-4 stage, and which one will go home? Let’s get into this article to find out.
The Overview
Both teams have been struggling in white ball cricket for a while now. Even in this Asia Cup, no one has given them a chance to win the tournament. Both of them have similar issues causing their downfall.
Pace bowling is probably their biggest weakness. Bangladesh has their ace bowler in Mustafizur, but he has recently been off-color. In contrast, Sri Lanka has failed to find a world-class pacer after Malinga. In contrast, spin bowling is decent for both sides. Shakib and Mehdi hold the key for Bangladesh, while Hassarang and Thekshana will be crucial for Sri Lanka.
Both teams have got decent batting talent on their sides, but their batters are not enjoying great form. However, Sri Lanka will rely on Gunathilaka and Rajapaksa to give the spine to their batting. While Bangladesh will pin their hopes on Shakib and Mosaddek.
Sri Lanka Likely XI
- Danushka Gunathilaka
- Kusal Mendis (wk)
- Pathum Nissanka
- Charith Asalanka
- Bhanuka Rajapaksa
- Dasun Shanaka (c)
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Chamika Karunaratne
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Matheesha Pathirana
- Dilshan Madushanka
Bangladesh Likely XI
- Mohammad Naim
- Anamul Haque
- Shakib Al Hasan (c)
- Mushfiqur Rahim (wk)
- Afif Hossain
- Mahmudullah
- Hossain
- Mahedi Hasan
- Mohammad Saifuddin
- Mustafizur Rahman
- Taskin Ahmed
Final Prediction
Both the teams don’t look in great touch, but Sri Lanka stands a better chance to seal their place in the super-4 stage.
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