The three-match T20I sequence between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka is ready to start right now (March 4). This is an important sequence protecting in thoughts the upcoming T20 World Cup that’s scheduled to happen in June within the West Indies and the USA. With Shakib Al Hasan astill unavailable, Najmul Hossain Shanto has been named the captain even within the shortest format and the staff is brimming with expertise as they appear to construct for the mega occasion.
On the opposite hand, Sri Lanka will miss their skipper Wanindu Hasaranga within the first two T20Is as he has been banned for his outburst over the umpire in the course of the T20I sequence in opposition to Afghanistan. Charith Asalanka has been named the stand-in captain for now and Hasaranga is anticipated to take over later. The first T20I will be performed at the Sylhet worldwide cricket stadium in Sylhet. Let us understand how the pitch will behave for the sequence opener:
Sylhet Pitch Report
The surface in Sylhet is anticipated to be first rate to bat on. The latest matches performed at the venue within the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) additionally noticed scores in extra of 160 being par and even difficult at instances. Even although numbers recommend batting first will be higher, the staff successful the toss is anticipated to bowl.
BAN vs SL Sylhet – T20I Numbers Game
Matches performed – 48
Matches gained batting first – 28
Matches gained bowling first – 20
Average first innings rating – 129
Highest complete – 210 by BAN vs SL
Highest rating chased – 193 by NED vs IRE
Squads
Bangladesh Squad: Soumya Sarkar, Litton Das(w), 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 Squad: Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis(w), Niroshan Dickwella, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka(c), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Angelo Mathews, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana, Dilshan Madushanka, Jeffrey Vandersay, Dasun Shanaka, Akila Dananjaya, Binura Fernando, Kamindu Mendis
