Bangladesh and Sri Lanka (BAN vs SL) clash in the first Test of the two-match series at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram starting May 15.
Bangladesh suffered a 0-2 Test series defeat against South Africa playing away from home recently. They lost the first Test by 220 runs while they faced a massive 332-run defeat in the next game.
On the other hand, Sri Lanka played two Tests in India. They lost the first game by an innings and 222 runs. Moreover, the next Test saw them suffer a 238-run loss.
Thus, both sides have lost their recent series and will look to start well in this game to gain early momentum.
Match Details
Match: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test
Date and Time: May 15-19, 9:30 AM IST
Venue: Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram
BAN vs SL Predicted Playing XI
Bangladesh
Tamim Iqbal, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mominul Haque, Najmul Shanto, Liton Das, Mushfiqur Rahim, Tajuil Islam, Mehidy hasan , Nayeen Hasan, Ebadot Hossain, Shoriful Islam/Mosadek Hossain
Sri Lanka
Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis, Oshada Fernando, Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Niroshan Dickwella, Dananjaya De Silva, Lasith Embuldeniya, Ramesh Mendis, Praveen Jayawickrama, Charith Asalanka/Vishwa Fernando
Pitch Report
The wicket is expected to have some seam movement early in the game on the first day. Spinners may have assistance as the game progresses. Therefore, batting first is a good option as chasing on the final day will be difficult.
BAN vs SL Match Prediction
Looking at both sides, Sri Lanka appear to have a better batting line-up than Bangladesh. They also have some quality spinners in their side. The hosts need to sort their batting line-up. Sri Lanka are expected to win this Test.
BAN vs SL Dream11 Fantasy Suggestions
Fantasy Team #1: Mushfiqur Rahim, Liton Das, Angelo Matthews, Tamim Iqbal, Dimuth Karunaratne, Dananjaya de Silva, Ramesh Mendis, Mehidy Hasan, Taijul Islam, Ebadot Hossain, Lasith Embuldeniya
Captain: Dimuth Karunaratne, Vice-captain: Dananjaya de Silva
Fantasy Team #2: Mushfiqur Rahim, Liton Das, Angelo Matthews, Tamim Iqbal, Dimuth Karunaratne, Dananjaya de Silva, Ramesh Mendis, Mehidy Hasan, Taijul Islam, Lasith Embuldeniya, Praveen Jayawickrama
Captain: Dimuth Karunaratne, Vice-captain: Mehidy Hasan
