SL vs BAN Dream11 Prediction

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Despite the absence of some of its key players due to injuries, the home team has demonstrated remarkable resilience and has emerged victorious even in challenging situations. This was evident in the recent match against Afghanistan, where Sri Lanka maintained composure under pressure and secured a thrilling win, thereby securing a place in the Super 4s.

In the previous match, Dimuth Karunaratne and Pathum Nissanka established a 63-run partnership for the opening wicket, thereby contributing significantly to the team's success. With Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka, and Sadeera Samarawickrama performing well in the tournament, Sri Lanka will aim to post a substantial total in the event of batting first.

However, Dasun Shanaka and Dhananjaya de Silva have not been consistent in the lower order, and this is an area that the team needs to address. Kasun Rajitha and Matheesha Pathirana have performed exceptionally well with the new ball, with Pathirana being a genuine wicket-taker. However, he needs to be more disciplined with his line. Maheesh Theekshana and Dunith Wellalage have a talent for taking crucial wickets during the middle overs and will be the key bowlers for the team.

The injury sustained by Najmul Hossain Shanto has dealt a significant blow to the Bangladeshi batting unit. Despite the replacement of Litton Das, his contribution in terms of runs scored has been limited. Furthermore, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who continued to open the batting after a remarkable century against Afghanistan, was unfortunately dismissed for a golden duck.

Regrettably, Towhid Hridoy has been unable to replicate his form from the Bangladesh Premier League in the international arena. Consequently, there is added pressure on Shakib Al-Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim to score runs. Their crucial partnership against Pakistan was the only real highlight of the game when Bangladesh appeared competitive.

Taskin Ahmed and Shoriful Islam have performed admirably with the ball, amassing a total of 11 wickets between them. However, the bowling during the middle overs has been suboptimal, as Mehidy Hasan and Shakib have failed to apply the necessary pressure on the opposition's batting.

Bangladesh has struggled against Sri Lanka in the past, and despite some closely contested matches, it appears that Bangladesh is the clear underdog in this encounter.