SL vs BAN Dream11 Prediction

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This is bound to be a highly-competitive fixture between two big sub-continental teams. Sri Lanka and Bangladesh have enjoyed a longstanding rivalry in international cricket, especially in the shortest format of late. Let's see how they could fare against each other this time.

There are two outstanding captains to choose from. Najmul Hossain is relatively new to the Bangladesh captaincy - and it remains to be seen whether the additional responsibility will truly strengthen his primary role with the bat. Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga is a new captain, too, and reamains one of the best leg-spinning all-rounders in T20I cricket.

You could afford to name both Hossain and Hasaranga in your Dream11 team. Hossain is going to offer value with the bat and Hasaranga brings a lot of impetus with the ball. Having a specialist batter complement and all-rounder also helps the balance of the Dream11 team selection.

Matheesha Pathirana, Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed are three exciting and in-form fast bowlers well worth getting into your team. You are going to need a solid spinner as well, but these seamers could put in a prolific collective performance in conducive conditions.

In terms of another superb spinner alongside Hasaranga's selection, Shakib Al Hasan is the way to go here. He has so much experience in T20 cricket around the world and knows how to bowl well in foreign conditions such as those experienced in Dallas. Al Hasan is one of the best left-arm spinners in world cricket and, importantly, injury free for now.

You want consistency in your XI and Angelo Mathews is right up there among the best when it comes to this. He has been performing consistently with the bat for several years and, although the Sri Lankan all-rounder is not bowling that much anymore, remains a major asset with the bat.