BAN vs SL Match Prediction & Betting Tips - Mar 18, 2024
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will play the third and final match of their ODI series. The contest is intriguingly poised at one-all after Bangladesh won the first fixture and Sri Lanka the second.
There are plenty of interesting markets and competitive odds to consider ahead of and during this match. Let's see what the best cricket betting sites have to offer.
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka head-to-head record
Sri Lanka have three wins to Bangladesh's two in their last five ODI meetings. Prior to their win earlier this week, Sri Lanka had not beaten Bangladesh in this format since September 2023.
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Use these trustworthy cricket betting tips from our experts for the third ODI between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in Chattogram on Monday, 18 March 2024.
BAN vs SL Team Previews
Bangladesh
Bangladesh successfully chased a 256-run target in the series opener before failing to defend 286 in the second. While their batters, for the most part, are in decent shape and form, focus will all but turn to their bowlers for this crucial series decider in Chattogram.
Shoriful Islam and Taskin Ahmed have taken five wickets each this series, but these seamers have lacked enough support around them. A lot more is required of Tanzim Sakib, Mehidy Miraz and Taijul Islam this time if Bangladesh are to complete a series win at home.
Batting-wise, Najmul Shanto has been Bangladesh's standout performer this series. He hit a century in first fixture and followed that up with 40 in the second. The captaincy looks to have empowered his primary role with the bat. Look forward to another big performance from him. Towhid Hridoy impressed in the second match with 96 not out.
Bangladesh Playing 11
Najmul Hossain Shanto, Anamul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Towhid Hridoy, Soumya Sarkar, Mehidy Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Mahmudullah, Rishad Hossain.
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka will be buoyed by their victory second match, which will serve as major motivation for this fixture. Winning a series after being one-nil down would be very satisfying, especiallly away from home, even if still in sub-continental conditions. Bangladesh will put in a big challenge, though.
Sri Lanka can again lean on Pathum Nissanka and Charith Asalanka for valuable contributions with the bat. Nissanka has collected 150 runs in two innings this series, including a century in the second fixture. Asalanka is also averaging well over 50 this series.
Dilshan Madushanka and Wanindu Hasaranga could be key for Sri Lanka with the ball again. Madushanka has four wickets in the series. Hasaranga has the same tally, but took his four in one match after collecting nothing in the series opener. The talented leg-spinner and fast bowler are a solid combination.
Sri Lanka Playing 11
Avishka Fernando, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Wanidu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Pramod Madushan, Lahiru Kumara.
BAN vs SL Toss Prediction
The Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram will be the venue for this match, too. Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat first here in the series opener.
They won the toss and decided to bowl first in the second. The decisions brought one defeat and one loss.
The team to win the toss this time will likely elect to bat first, especially if the pitch hasn't been rotated.
Read our guide on toss predictions to learn how we analyze and come up with our tips.
Pitch and Conditions
The series opener here yielded a first-innings total of 255 - it was not enough. The second match brought 286 in the first innings - it was not enough. A first-innings score of approximately 260-plus, this time, can be considered competitive.
Both teams will likely play two specialist spinners on a tiring and turning track. Hot and dry weather is expected in Chattogram on matchday - no rain.
BAN vs SL Betting Tips
Sri Lanka are in a stronger position than Bangladesh to win this decider. The visitors have plenty of momentum after bouncing back in the second fixture.
Bet on 1.69 favourites Sri Lanka to beat 2.30 underdogs Sri Lanka in Chattogram on Monday.
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Bangladesh have a 50 percent chance of winning the toss. Bet on the home side to do this. If they do, they will likely opt to bat first.
Nissanka hit 114 in the previous fixture. This fine century kept his team in the series contest. Anticipate another big performance from him.
Hasaranga is a superb all-rounder. Focus on his role with the ball here. He took four wickets in the second ODI. He is one of the best leg-spinners in world cricket.
Shanto has been in good form. He will have another chance to score quickly and freely at the top of the order, especially if he wins the toss and decides to bat first.
Ahmed is Bangladesh's joint-leading wicket-taker this series with five scalps. He has bowled with good pace and accuracy.
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Cricket Betting Tips
- Highest opening partnership - India W (1.55) and 1 more BANW vs INDW betting tip
- Total runs in the highest scoring over of the match - Over 22.5 (1.95) and 2 more MI vs SRH betting tips
- Nazmul Hossain Shanto to become the top batter. - 4.10 and 3 more BAN vs ZIM betting tips
- Delhi Capitals to win the toss - 1.90 and 4 more DC vs RR betting tips
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