SL vs BAN Match Prediction
It is the second game of the Super 4 stage where hosts Sri Lanka will take on Bangladesh. The R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo is the chosen venue for all the remaining games. There has been a constant threat of rain in and around the Lankan venues. The fans will hope that the rain stays away and they get to watch a good game of cricket. Let us look at details on SL vs BAN Match Prediction.
Sri Lanka continued their winning juggernaut in the game against Afghanistan. They looked vulnerable at one stage but kept their cool when it mattered the most. Lanka is now on a 12-game winning streak. They will have to fight the law of averages in the most crucial juncture of the tournament. Bangladesh walk into this game having lost two games in a row. They had no answers to both Sri Lanka and Pakistan. It becomes a must-win game for the Bangla Tigers if they want to play the finals.
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SL vs BAN Proven performers
# Kusal Mendis
He played an enterprising knock against Afghanistan in the league stage. Kusal Mendis at number 3 is a valuable asset for the Lankan team. He can play the role of both the anchor and the aggressor depending on the match situation. His 92 off 84 balls against Afghanistan proved to be the point of difference between the two sides in the end. Mendis will look to counter the spin challenge when he comes up against Bangladesh.
# Shakib Al Hasan
As long as Shakib Al Hasan was at the crease, Bangladesh had a chance. He continues to excel with every passing game. Hasan scored a brilliant 50 against Pakistan helping Bangladesh recover from 47-4. Bangladesh would have ideally liked him to play a longer innings but he nevertheless showed the way for his fellow batters. His form is crucial for Bangladesh’s fortunes heading into the business stage of the tournament.
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SL vs BAN Players to watch out for
# Matheesha Pathirana
He looks the rightful successor to Lasith Malinga. Matheesha Pathirana has grown in stature in the last 12-15 months. He was termed as yet another slinging wannabe early in his career but Pathirana has proven his naysayers wrong. A bowler like him gets difficult to tee off in a crunch scenario. He will continue to test the batters in the tournament.
# Taskin Ahmed
He is one of the senior players in the side currently. Taskin Ahmed has the ability to change the game in a matter of few overs. He is an altogether different bowler when in rhythm. His open-chest action helps him generate awkward bounce. Bangladesh will look to employ him in the middle overs with his short-pitch lengths.
SL vs BAN Match prediction
The biggest challenge in front of Sri Lanka is to maintain the winning momentum. They face a struggling Bangladesh who will look to present a better version of themselves in this do-or-die game.
