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The first T20I of the three-match series between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will take place at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Monday, March 4. This T20I leg will be crucial for both teams to prepare for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, slated to be played in the West Indies and USA from June 4 to 30.
Najmul Hossain Shanto will be captaining the home team, while Charith Asalanka will be leading the Islanders in Wanindu Hasaranga‘s absence.
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Head-to-head record in T20Is
Matches played: 14 | Bangladesh won: 09 | Sri Lanka won: 04 | No result: 0
T20I Stats and Records at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium:
- Total matches: 48
- Matches won batting first: 28
- Matches won bowling first: 20
- Average 1st innings scores: 129
- Average 2nd innings scores: 103
- Highest total recorded: 210/4 (20 Ov) by Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh
- Lowest total recorded: 33/10 (9.5 Ov) by Malaysia Women vs Sri Lanka Women
- Highest score chased: 193/4 (13.5 Ov) by Netherlands vs Ireland
- Lowest score defended: 83/5 (18.1 Ov) by Sri Lanka Women vs Bangladesh Women
Sylhet International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:
The pitch at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium is characterized by its slow nature. Spin bowlers are expected to find ample assistance from the surface, while batters will need to exert considerable effort to score runs. A competitive total at this venue can be anything above 150.
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Sylhet Weather Forecast:
The weather forecast for Sylhet paints a promising picture for an outstanding match, with no rain expected. The forecasted humidity level is around 69%, while the temperature is expected to remain stable at about 29 degrees Celsius. Additionally, there may be a light breeze blowing at a speed of approximately 13 kmph.
BAN vs SL 2024, 1st T20I – Probable Playing XI:
Bangladesh: Soumya Sarkar, Litton Das (wk), Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mohammad Naim, Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Taijul Islam, Mustafizur Rahman
Sri Lanka: Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Dhananjaya de Silva, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka (c), Angelo Mathews, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Maheesh Theekshana, Binura Fernando, Matheesha Pathirana
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