Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, T20 World Cup – Cricket Match Prediction, Fantasy XI Tips & Probable XI

In the 15th match of the T20 World Cup, Bangladesh will take on Sri Lanka on Sunday. Sri Lanka have dominated Bangladesh in T20Is. 

SL v BAN: Match Details

• Date – Sunday, October 24, 2021
• Time – 3:30 PM IST
• Venue – Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

SL v BAN Match Preview:

Sri Lanka have played terrific three games, coming into Super 12. However, the middle order is still shaky. Bhanuka Rajapaksa is the key batter. Pathum Nissanka will be crucial at the top. Along with Wanindu Hasaranga's bowling skills, Sri Lanka will need Hasaranga the batter. 

After the upset against Scotland, Bangladesh has come back strong into the Super 12. The trio of Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahman, and Mahmudullah will be crucial for Bangladesh's chances. Mahedi Hasan will be the game-changer with both bat as well as the ball.

SL v BAN Cricket Match Prediction:

Sri Lanka have done well coming into this phase and are looking favorites to win against Bangladesh. 

SL v BAN Head-to-Head:

• Total – 11
• Sri Lanka – 7
• Bangladesh – 4

SL v BAN Team News: 

Sri Lanka's Maheesh Theekshana won't be available for this match due to back strain. 

SL v BAN Probable Playing XI:

• Sri Lanka - Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera (wk), Charith Asalanka, Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Akila Dananjaya Lahiru Kumara
• Bangladesh - Mohammad Naim, Liton Das, Mahedi Hasan, Shakib Al Hasan, Nurul Hasan (wk), Afif Hossain, Mahmudullah (c), Mushfiqur Rahim, Mohammad Saifuddin, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman

SL v BAN Fantasy XI:

• Wicket-keepers - Mushfiqur Rahim, Kusal Perera
• Batters - Naim Sheikh, Mahmudullah, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Pathum Nissanka
• All-rounders - Mahedi Hasan, Shakib Al Hasan, Wanindu Hasaranga
• Bowlers - Mustafizur Rahman, Chamika Karunaratne