Two recent rivals kick off the second group and are coming in very depleted. Bangladesh are without Tamim Iqbal and Litton Das leaving them very shaky at the top. Sri Lanka are the most hit though with Dushmantha Chameera, Lahiru Kumara, Dilshan Madushanka and Wanindu Hasaranga out leaving them very short on the bowling front.

BAN vs SL Match Details

Date: August 31st, 2023

Time:  3:00 PM IST

Venue: Pallekele

BAN vs SL Weather Report

The weather looks pretty clear for the upcoming fixture.

BAN vs SL Pitch Report

Dew and a flat track make bowling a better option.

BAN vs SL Head-to-Head

Played- 51 | Sri Lanka- 40 | Bangladesh- 9 | NR- 2 | Tie- 0

BAN vs SL Predicted Playing XI

SL Playing XI

Dimuth Karunaratne, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera/Charith Asalanka, Kusal Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Dhananjaya De Silva, Dushan Hemantha, Matheesha Pathirana, Kasun Rajitha, Maheesh Theekshana, Pramod Madushan

BAN Playing XI

Najmal Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Anamul Haque, Mohammad Naim, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Ebadot Hossein

BAN vs SL Key Players

Mushfiqur Rahim

Mushfiqur Rahim is a player who defines longevity. While the likes of Tamim Iqbal and Shakib Al Hasan missed out, Rahim was a consistent member of the team. With Das out, he will have the added responsibility of wicket-keeping, and Rahim will be ready for yet another challenge in what could be the last phase of his international career.

Maheesh Theekshana

Theekshana has been far from his best in recent months. With Hasaranga out though Theekshana will be stepping up as the leader of the spin attack. He is their only first choice option available and his spells are going to be very important in Sri Lanka’s title defence.

BAN vs SL Match Tips

Picking a favorite between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh is a challenge. With Sri Lanka lacking their main bowlers though Bangladesh will have a strong advantage despite missing some experienced batters of their own.

Match Prediction: Bangladesh Will Win the Match