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Bangladesh
Sri Lanka
Get ready to witness another thrilling encounter as Bangladesh and Sri Lanka lock horns in the 2nd ODI of the three-match series, part of Sri Lanka's tour of Bangladesh, set to take place at Chattogram.
After a scintillating display in the first ODI where Bangladesh asserted their home dominance by dismissing Sri Lanka for a modest total and chasing it down comfortably, expectations are soaring for another gripping showdown.
In their recent head-to-head encounters, Sri Lanka has clinched victory 3 times out of 5 ODIs, showcasing their competitive spirit against the Tigers. However, Bangladesh's home advantage and recent form add an intriguing dimension to the upcoming clash.
With both teams seemingly backing their 50-over captains, Najmul Shanto for Bangladesh and Kusal Mendis for Sri Lanka, strategic moves will be on the cards.
With a heavy batting lineup until number seven, SL have a stronger batting unit that is capable of clearing the ropes, as compared to Bangladesh.
The betting tip is...
SL will hit the most boundaries in the match.
61 %
39 %
BangladeshSri LankaCaptain Najmul Hossain Shanto, with an astounding 1003 runs in 24 innings over the past year, stands as the leading run-scorer for Bangladesh in ODIs. His remarkable unbeaten 122 off 129 balls in the first ODI underscored his prolific touch with the bat.
Backing him up is the seasoned campaigner Mushfiqur Rahim, who boasts over 800 runs in 24 innings during the same period. His unbeaten 73 off 84 deliveries in the first ODI played a pivotal role in Bangladesh's comfortable chase.
In the bowling department, Shoriful Islam emerges as a potent threat, having scalped the most wickets for Bangladesh in the last year, with 35 dismissals in 20 innings. Taskin Ahmed follows closely with 25 wickets in 16 innings. The duo, along with Tanzim Sakib, showcased their prowess by each claiming 3 wickets in the first ODI.
Shanto, Rahim and Sarkar are the key batters.
Predicted Lineup: Soumya Sarkar, Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah, Mehidy Miraz, Tanzim Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam
SL will rely heavily on the leadership and batting prowess of their skipper, Kusal Mendis, who has consistently impressed with his performances with the bat and astute captaincy. His crucial half-century in the first ODI played a pivotal role in keeping Sri Lanka competitive.
The opening combination of Nissanka and Fernando promises stability at the top, with Nissanka boasting an impressive record of 425 runs at an average of 70.83 and a strike rate of 128.78 in 7 matches. Charith Asalanka provides further solidity to the middle order, having scored 347 runs at an average of 57.83 in 10 matches.
The likes of Dilshan Madushanka and Wanindu Hasaranga bring potency to the Sri Lankan bowling attack. Madushanka has scalped 16 wickets in 10 matches with an economy rate of 6.41, while Hasaranga has claimed 11 wickets in 4 matches at an impressive economy rate of 5.12. Together, they aim to pose a formidable challenge to the Bangladeshi batting lineup.
Nissanka, Fernando, and Mendis are the key batters.
Predicted Lineup: Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (c,wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Pramod Madushan, Dilshan Madushanka, Lahiru Kumara
Considering Bangladesh's dominant performance in the first ODI and their formidable lineup, they seem to hold the edge in this encounter.
With Captain Shanto leading from the front with his exemplary form and backed by experienced campaigners like Mushfiqur Rahim, Bangladesh appears well-equipped to maintain its momentum.
Bangladesh's home advantage, recent form, and depth in both batting and bowling departments give them a slight advantage. But expect Sri Lanka to come out with renewed vigor, making this clash an enthralling spectacle for cricket enthusiasts worldwide. We predict SL to win the 2nd ODI.
