Cricket Free Tips | Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, 2021: 2nd ODI

After a disastrous tour of New Zealand, Bangladesh has made a strong start in the One-Day International series against Sri Lanka. Bangladesh batted first and crossed the 250-run mark on a difficult-to-bat-on track at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium.

Sri Lanka only managed 224 points in the run chase. The only Sri Lankan batsman who did well in that match was Wanindu Hasaranga. Mehidy Hasan and Mustafizur Rahman were the stars for Bangladesh with the ball.

Weather

This match is expected to be rained out, with some showers expected later in the evening. With an average temperature of about 33 degrees Celsius, it should stay hot and humid. Because of the possibility of rain, captains who win the toss should choose to bowl first.

Pitch

The pitch has something for bowlers. While the pacers will profit from the early swing, the batsmen will relish their chances in the powerplay. The pitch should slow down as the game progresses, allowing the spinners to join the fray. The pacers will try to vary their pace, as Mustafizur Rahman and Isuru Udana did so brilliantly in the first ODI. After winning the toss, both teams will look to bat, with a par score of 250 expected at the venue.

Playing XIs

Bangladesh

Tamim Iqbal (c), Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Liton Das, Shakib Al Hasan, Afif Hossain, Mohammad Mithun, Mahmudullah, Mohammad Saifuddin, Taskin Ahmed, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mustafizur Rahman

Sri Lanka

Kusal Perera (c&wk), Danushka Gunathilaka, Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Dasun Shanaka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Ashen Bandara, Lakshan Sandakan, Wanindu Hasaranga, Isuru Udana, Dushmantha Chameera

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka – 2nd ODI, Dream 11

Tamim Iqbal (c), Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Kusal Perera (wk),  Danushka Gunathilaka, Mahmudullah,Shakib Al Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dushmantha Chameera, Wanindu Hasaranga, Mehidy Hasan Miraz

Prediction

Match winner

Bangladesh

Winning the toss

Bangladesh

Top Batsman

Danushka Gunathilaka (Sri Lanka), Mushfiqur Rahim (Bangladesh), 

Top Bowler

Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka), Mehidy Hasan (Bangladesh)

Most Sixes 

Kusal Perera (Sri Lanka), Liton Das (Bangladesh)

Player of the Match

Mushfiqur Rahim

Team Scores Batting First 

Sri Lanka 250+, Bangladesh 270+

Bangladesh remains a formidable opponent in this format at their home soil. Sri Lanka can definitely put on a better show than they did on Sunday, but we’re going with the hosts to win the series 2-0.