Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will lock horns within the first Check of their two-match sequence in Galle, a contest that carries vital weight for either side as they appear to start out the brand new World Check Championship (WTC) cycle on a powerful observe.
The hosts are coming off a disappointing 2-0 defeat in opposition to Australia of their final Check sequence at dwelling. With questions lingering over their batting consistency and bowling depth, Sri Lanka can be desirous to bounce again. The match holds additional significance because it marks the farewell Check for veteran all-rounder Angelo Mathews, who will retire from the format after this sport. His expertise and management can be essential as Sri Lanka intention to dominate a Bangladesh facet that has traditionally struggled on Sri Lankan soil.
Bangladesh have by no means gained a Check in Sri Lanka and have usually discovered the going robust in abroad circumstances. Nonetheless, with a mixture of skilled campaigners and younger expertise, they are going to be decided to rewrite historical past. Their batting, led by Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim, should step up, whereas their spinners—Taijul Islam and Mehidy Hasan Miraz—will look to take advantage of the circumstances.
SL vs BAN 1st Check: Match Particulars
- Date and Time: June 17-21, 10:00 am IST/ 4:30 am GMT/ 10:00 am Native
- Venue: Galle Worldwide Stadium, Galle
Galle Worldwide Stadium Pitch Report:
The Galle Worldwide Stadium has lengthy been a haven for spinners, with its dry floor providing rising help because the Check progresses. Early on, batters can count on respectable bounce and carry, making the primary two days excellent for constructing a considerable whole. Nonetheless, the pitch tends to deteriorate rapidly, growing cracks and tough patches that convey spinners into the sport with sharp flip and unpredictable bounce. Given these circumstances, captains profitable the toss normally decide to bat first, trying to capitalize on the very best batting circumstances earlier than the floor turns into a spinner’s paradise.
SL vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Kusal Mendis, Litton Das
- Batters: Angelo Mathews, Najmul Shanto, Pathum Nissanka, Mushfiqur Rahim
- All-rounders: Kamindu Mendis, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Dhananjaya de Silva
- Bowlers: Prabath Jayasuriya, Taijul Islam
SL vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice Captain
- Alternative 1: Prabath Jayasuriya (c), Prabath Jayasuriya (vc)
- Alternative 2: Kamindu Mendis (c), Mushfiqur Rahim (vc)
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SL vs BAN Dream11 Prediction backups:
Dinesh Chandimal, Oshada Fernando, Mominul Haque,
SL vs BAN Dream11 crew for at this time’s match (June 17, 4:30 am GMT):
Squads:
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Pavan Rathnayake, Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Angelo Mathews, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Kusal Mendis (wk), Asitha Fernando, Prabath Jayasuriya, Kasun Rajitha, Akila Dananjaya, Oshada Fernando, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Sonal Dinusha, Lahiru Udara, Tharindu Ratnayake, Milan Priyanath Rathnayake, Isitha Wijesundera
Bangladesh: Shadman Islam, Anamul Haque, Mominul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mushfiqur Rahim, Jaker Ali (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nayeem Hasan, Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Khaled Ahmed, Litton Das, Ebadot Hossain, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Hasan Murad, Nahid Rana
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