BAN VS SL Match Prediction 

1st T20I, Sri Lanka tour of Bangladesh, 2024

Who Will Win Today's Match?

BAN Vs SL Match Prediction

BAN Vs SL Match Preview

After winning the T20I series 2-1 against Afghanistan a week ago, Sri Lanka is facing Bangladesh for a T20I series and Charith Asalanka will serve as the ‘Acting Captain’ for the first two games of the three-match series in the absence of their T20I captain W. Hasaranga. 

Najmul Hossain Shanto will captain the Bangladesh squad, it’s their first international game this year after Bangladesh's tour of New Zealand and they’ll play without their star allrounder Shakib Al Hasan so who will win today's match between these two sides since it's the opening T20I match of the series?
 

Bangladesh Preview

Bangladesh has just concluded BPL 2024 and is hoping to win their first T20I series of the year. Under the leadership of Najmul Hossain Shanto, the team has a lot of batting potential thanks to the return of Mahmudullah in the middle order and openers Liton Das and Anamul Haque, who have shown consistency in their performances. 

Bangladesh’s winning chances in the upcoming T20I match heavily rely on the bowling squad, which may require a bit of work. With Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed in the bowling unit, it is anticipated that they will perform well at home. The absence of Shakib Al Hasan is a significant blow, but the team has depth and talent to compensate.
 

Bangladesh - Who Will Be The Best Batter?

Litton Das has the potential to be Bangladesh's best batter. He is a vital member of the squad in this series because of his versatility as an opening batter and his composure under pressure. He took the early lead and batted exceptionally to score 41(36) in the first match of their most recent T20I series against New Zealand. 

Throughout his career, he has scored 1711 runs in T20I cricket, and according to today's cricket betting tips, he is likely to win the best batter title in this upcoming game.
 

Top Batter Stats - Recent Matches

Betting Tip - Best Batter For Bangladesh

Bangladesh - Who Will Be The Best Bowler?

Mustafizur Rahman, with his expertise in slower deliveries and death bowling, is likely to be Bangladesh's key bowler. His recent form and familiarity with the conditions in Sylhet give him an edge in leading the bowling attack. 

When batters are playing cautiously during the first powerplay, Bangladesh could benefit from his well-balanced, medium-paced left-arm delivery. He picked up 2 wickets with 7.75 economy in the most recent BPL finals days ago.
 

Top Bowler Stats - Recent Matches

Betting Tip - Best Bowler For Bangladesh

Sri Lanka Preview

Due to Wanindu Hasaranga's absence from the first two T20Is, Sri Lanka, led temporarily by Charith Asalanka, would rely on the batting expertise of players such as Kusal Perera and Angelo Mathews. Additionally missing is opener Pathum Nissanka, who is currently healing from an injury he received during Afghanistan's tour of Sri Lanka. 

With players like Maheesh Theekshana and Dushmantha Chameera at the helm, the bowling department seems to be powerful and versatile. They are hoping for another series win after just defeating Afghanistan 2-1 in T20I cricket. The team has a good blend of youth and experience, capable of exploiting the conditions in Bangladesh. 
 

Sri Lanka - Who Will Be The Best Batter?

The addition of Kusal Perera to the team strengthens the batting lineup for the opening T20I match. Given his aggressive batting approach and quick scoring skills, he is the front-runner to be Sri Lanka's best batter in this series. 

His consistent middle-order batting has been very beneficial to Sri Lanka in the past. It is reasonable to assume that Perera will win the title of best batter in the upcoming game. 

Top Batter Stats - Recent Matches

Betting Tip - Best Batter For Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka - Who Will Be The Best Bowler?

With his fascinating spin balls, Maheesh Theekshana has the potential to be Sri Lanka's best bowler. He presents a difficult prospect for the Bangladeshi batters because of his variations and control, particularly in the middle overs. 

With his crafty off-break spins, he recently claimed two wickets in the T20I series against Afghanistan last week. Cricket odds indicate that despite his limited number of wickets in T20I matches, he is still a developing bowler and will likely take many more wickets in the future.
 

Top Bowler Stats - Recent Matches

Betting Tip - Best Bowler For Sri Lanka

BAN Vs SL - Who Will Be The Player Of The Match?

With his batting prowess likely to have a big influence, Liton Das might be a good candidate for Player of the Match in the first T20I given the conditions and the players' recent history. 

At the bat, he stays composed and bats through the entire innings to establish a partnership with a middle-order batsman. He will most likely seize control of the opening T20I match and receive the Player of the Match title.
 

BAN Vs SL - Who Will Win Today's Toss?

Our cricket toss prediction for today suggests that, given the dew factor in evening matches in Sylhet, the winning team would decide to field first as we’ve seen this to be the popular choice. To win, Bangladesh must decide to field first and try to limit Sri Lanka to less than 150 runs. 

BAN Vs SL Venue, Pitch and Weather Report

The 1st T20I is scheduled to start in the evening around 6:00 PM on 4th March, Monday at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. The weather on matchday should be A shower in the morning; otherwise, mostly sunny. There is a small chance of Rain in the morning with a 70% probability of precipitation. 

It's going to be cloudy with 85% cloud coverage. After 1 hour of rain, it should stop around the Afternoon just before the match starts. With 78% Humidity and 24 km/h Wind Gusts, the match has little to no chance of being interrupted by weather.