BAN vs SL Dream11 Prediction: 2nd T20I of Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka 2024 Playing 11, Pitch Report, Fantasy Cricket Tips for Dream11 Team

The 2nd T20I between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will be played in Sylhet on 6th March, Wednesday. Let’s take a look at our fantasy preview for this game.

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I of Sri Lanka Tour of Bangladesh 2024

6 March, 5:30 PM IST

Sylhet International Stadium, Bangladesh

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BAN vs SL Preview

In the first game, the two sides produced some humdingers. Bangladesh once again so close yet so far. They fought hard to surpass 206 but fell short just by 3 runs. Sri Lanka, buoyed by their thrilling win, are determined to maintain their winning streak and seize control of the series.

Meanwhile, Bangladesh are eager to retaliate and level the series, vowing to put up a resilient performance on their home ground. With the support of their passionate fans, Bangladesh are poised to bounce back from their narrow defeat and showcase their prowess in the shortest format.

Form Guide

Bangladesh – LLAWW
Sri Lanka – WLWWW

Sylhet International Stadium Pitch Report

The surface at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium is slow. The spinners will get plenty of assistance from the surface and the batters will have to work hard for their runs while batting here. But Sri Lanka Head Coach Chris Silverwood expressed in the pre-match press conference that the wicket will carry the pace in the 1st match. Anything above 160 will be a competitive total at this venue.

Last T20I result at the venue (Feb 4, 2024)

Sri Lanka – 206/3 (Pacers – 2w, Spinners – 1w)

Bangladesh – 203/8 (Pacers – 6w, Spinners – 2w)

Sri Lanka won by 3 runs.

BAN Playing 11

Soumya Sarkar
Litton Das (wk)
Najmul Hossain Shanto (c)
Towhid Hridoy
Mahmudullah
Jaker Ali
Seikh Mahedi Hasan
Rishad Hossain
Taskin Ahmed
Shoriful Islam
Mustafizur Rahman

Bangladesh Team News

Batting order should remain the same.

BAN Key Player

Mahmudullah Stats vs Sri Lanka in T20I

Last 5 Scores in T20s	Runs against SL in T20I	Batting Average against SL in T20I	T20I Scores at Sylhet	Vice captain choice
54, DNB, 12, 9, 12	352 runs	39.11	54, 12, 41	❌

Shoriful Islam Stats vs Sri Lanka in T20I

Last 5 bowling figures in T20s	Wickets against SL in T20I	T20I Stats at Sylhet	BPL Stats at Sylhet	Vice captain choice
1/47,2/17, 2/17, 1/40, 2/36	1 wicket in 1 match	2 wickets in 2 matches	8 wickets in 5 matches	❌

SL Playing 11

Avishka Fernando
Kusal Mendis (wk)
Kamindu Mendis
Sadeera Samarawickrama
Charith Asalanka (c)
Angelo Mathews
Dasun Shanaka
Maheesh Theekshana
Akila Danajaya
Matheesha Pathirana
Binura Fernando

Sri Lanka Team News

Wanindu Hasaranga is unavailable for this match. He has been suspended for two matches by the ICC after his total demerit points reached five within 24 months.
Batting order should remain the same.

SL Key Players

Kusal Mendis Stats vs Bangladesh in T20I

Last 4 Scores in T20s	Runs against BAN in T20I	T20I Batting average vs BAN	Batting Stats at Sylhet	Captain or Vice captain choice
59, 16, 23, 10	310 Runs	51.66	129 runs in 2 matches	✅

Angelo Mathews Stats vs Bangladesh in T20I

Last 4 Scores in T20s	Last 4 bowling figures in T20s	Runs against BAN in T20I	Wickets against BAN in T20I	T20I Stats in Bangladesh	Vice captain choice
DNB, 4, 42*, 6	2/17, 0/21, 2/9, 1/16	55 runs in 4 innings	5 wickets with an average of 14.2	151 runs & 8 wickets in 12 matches	✅

Who will win today match between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka (2nd T20I of Sri Lanka Tour of Bangladesh 2024)?

In the last 5 years, a total of 3 matches have taken place between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in the T20I format. Sri Lanka has won all the matches.
In the last 5 T20I matches, Sri Lanka has a lead of 3-2 over Afghanistan.

It is expected that Sri Lanka will win this match. If BCB plans to offer a slow pitch, Bangladeshi spinners will come along and we can have some twist in that case.

BAN vs SL Dream11 Prediction

Wicket-keepers: K Mendis, S Samarawickrama, J Ali

Batsmen: C Asalanka, Mahmudullah

All-rounders: A Mathews, D Shanaka, M Hasan,

Bowlers: M Pathirana, S Islam, M Theekshana

Alternative: L Das for J Ali

Who are the Best Captain Options for BAN vs SL Dream11 Team?

For Small League, Head to Head contest: K Mendis, A Mathews

For Grand League, Mega Contest: M Hasan, C Asalanka

What are BAN vs SL Fantasy Tips?

M Rahman can be a good pick as well.
C Asalanka already has an unbeaten 80 against Bangladesh in this format. He is going to fire if he gets a good amount of deliveries.
Samaraweekrama is an out-of-the-box pick.
This is a risky game to play in small leagues.