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Sri Lanka will take on Bangladesh in Match 15 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. The clash will take place at Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas. Both teams, part of Group D, enter the tournament with high expectations from their passionate supporters.
The Asian rivals
While India and Pakistan often steal the spotlight with their cricketing rivalry, the matchup between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh holds its own intensity. On the field, exchanges of sledging and baiting are commonplace, while off the field, the banter continues during trophy celebrations. This pseudo-enmity has evolved into a spectacle eagerly anticipated by cricket fans from both nations.
Sri Lanka’s quest for redemption
Following a disappointing performance against South Africa in Match 4 of the tournament, Sri Lanka are on a mission for redemption. They now have an opportunity to improve their standing against a familiar opponent with whom they have recently found success. Notably, the Islanders secured victory in their last bilateral T20I series against the Tigers in March, providing them with a psychological advantage ahead of this crucial encounter.
Bangladesh’s uphill battle
Bangladesh have encountered significant challenges in T20Is this year. After suffering defeat against Sri Lanka, they managed a 4-1 win against Zimbabwe, albeit without complete conviction. A surprising 2-1 loss to the USA underscored their inconsistency, particularly in batting. The recent warm-up match defeat to India further exposed their lack of form and energy. With aspirations to validate their potential and stabilize their performance, Bangladesh are determined to demonstrate their ability to compete at the highest level.
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SL vs BAN: Probable Playing XI:
Sri Lanka: Kusal Mendis (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara
Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Litton Das (wk), Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Shakib Al Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Shakib, Hasan Mahmud, Mustafizur Rahman
Dallas Weather Forecast:
Dallas foresees no chance of rain during the game, with temperatures near 31°C. Moisture levels are projected to increase to 51%, making it feel sticky, and breezes might reach up to 14 km/h. It’s an excellent day for a cricket match.
