SL vs BAN: Preview, Key Matchups, Prediction, Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips

SL lost to AFG in the first game [PC: Twitter]

The fifth match of the Asia Cup 2022 will see hosts Sri Lanka clashing with Bangladesh in Dubai tomorrow at 7.30 PM IST. 

Both teams lost to Afghanistan comprehensively in their opening encounters. This game will be a virtual knockout for these two teams, as the winner will proceed to the Super four stage. 

Batting was the major issues for both the teams against Afghanistan. While Sri Lanka fell prey to Fazalhaq Farooqi's sensational new ball spell, Bangladesh were rattled by Mujeeb's brilliant three-fer. So, both teams would like an improved show from their batters in this game. 

Match Details

Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Live Streaming: Star Sports Network and Hotstar

Pitch Report: The surface in Dubai assists fast bowlers throughout the game. A hint of movement along with some extra bounce has not let the batters score freely at the venue. However, as the teams bowling first have won on both occasions, we expect the toss-winner to field first in tomorrow's encounter. 

Key Match Analytics

Sri Lanka and Bangladesh have clashed in 12 T20Is, from which Sri Lanka have won eight games, while the Tigers have managed just four victories. 

Highest active run scorer

Kusal Mendis: 191 runs, average: 47.75, Strike Rate: 169.02
Mushfiqur Rahim: 296 runs, average: 42.28, Strike Rate: 149.49

Highest active wicket taker

Danushka Gunathilaka: 4 wickets in 4 matches, economy: 8.47
Shakib Al Hasan: 12 wickets in 8 matches, economy: 6.28

Key Matchups

Bhanuka Rajapaksa [PC: Twitter]

Bhanuka Rajapaksa vs Mahedi Hasan

Sri Lanka middle-order batter Bhanuka Rajapaksa averages a mere 19.46 against right-arm off-spinners in the shortest format. So, his battle with Bangladesh's Mahedi Hasan is expected to be a cracking one. 

Mushfiqur Rahim vs Wanindu Hasaranga

Mushfiqur Rahim [PC: Twitter]

Bangladesh keeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim has a mediocre average of just 15.2 against right-arm leg spinners in his T20I career. So, his battle with Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga will be a mouth-watering one. 

Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips

Wicket-keeper: Kusal Mendis, Mushfiqur Rahim
Batters: Mahmudullah, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Afif Hossain
All-rounders: Shakib Al Hasan, Mosaddek Hossain, Wanindu Hasaranga
Bowlers: Mohammad Saifuddin, Maheesh Theekshana, Taskin Ahmed

Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga
Vice Captain: Mosaddek Hossain

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