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Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are set to clash in the decisive third and final T20 International (T20I) of their three-match series at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Saturday, March 9. With one victory each in the previous two encounters, this match holds the key to determining the series champion.
The Islanders anticipate the return of their regular skipper Wanindu Hasaranga in this series decider. Notably, Hasaranga was sidelined for the opening two games due to a ban resulting from accumulated demerit points. The Sri Lankan team will now be banking on his stellar all-round abilities, hoping for a match-winning performance from their captain in this crucial encounter. On the other hand, entering the game with the confidence gained from their triumph in the second T20I, Bangladesh will look to repeat the magic.
Sri Lanka tour of Bangladesh 2024, 3rd T20I:
- Date and Time: March 9; 09:00 am GMT/ 02:30 pm IST/ 03:00 pm local
- Venue: Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet
Sylhet International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:
The Sylhet International Cricket Stadium has gained renown for its unhurried pitch, favouring spin bowlers. Batters face formidable challenges in accumulating runs, requiring considerable exertion. Nevertheless, a high-scoring encounter is expected to take place. The team winning the toss might look to bat first and set a formidable total for the opponent side at this venue.
BAN vs SL Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Kusal Mendis, Litton Das,
- Batters: Charith Asalanka, Mahmudullah, Najmul Hossain Shanto
- All-rounders: Angelo Mathews, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dasun Shanaka, Soumya Sarkar
- Bowlers: Matheesha Pathirana, Shoriful Islam
BAN vs SL Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice Captain:
Choice 1: Angelo Mathews (c), Wanindu Hasaranga (vc)
Choice 2: Kusal Mendis (c), Mahmudullah (vc)
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BAN vs SL Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Taskin Ahmed, Dhananjaya de Silva, Towhid Hridoy, Mahedi Hasan
BAN vs SL Dream11 Team for today’s match (March 9, 09:00 am GMT):
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Squads:
Bangladesh: Soumya Sarkar, Litton Das (wk), Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Mohammad Naim, Anamul Haque, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Rishad Hossain, Jaker Ali, Taijul Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib
Sri Lanka: Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Niroshan Dickwella, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Angelo Mathews, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana, Dilshan Madushanka, Jeffrey Vandersay, Dasun Shanaka, Akila Dananjaya, Binura Fernando, Kamindu Mendis
