BAN VS SL Match Prediction 

1st Test, Sri Lanka tour of Bangladesh, 2024

Who Will Win Today's Match?

BAN Vs SL Match Prediction

BAN Vs SL Match Preview

After Bangladesh won the ODI series, veteran Mushfiqur Rahim teased Sri Lanka with the controversial "Helmet" celebration. This rekindled the rivalry between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Now Sri Lankan captain, Hasaranga, who had earlier declared his retirement from Test cricket, has suddenly been chosen to Sri Lanka's 17-man team, disregarding his IPL franchise with Sunrisers Hyderabad. 

His inclusion will undoubtedly make a difference in the cricket match prediction for Sri Lanka in the upcoming test match.
 

Bangladesh Preview

Bangladesh team has demonstrated their potential by winning the First and Third ODIs against Sri Lanka, displaying their versatility in batting and bowling. The way the team has played these games implies that they have good momentum going into the Test series. Nahid Rana, a 21-year-old pacer with strong first-class results, is a new prospect that the Bangladesh Cricket Board has added to the team. In addition, Litton Das returns following his catastrophic ODI performance. 

With the return of Das and the addition of Rana, the team—which selection panel member Abdur Razzak characterizes as well-balanced—aims for versatility. The Bangladeshi team hopes to take advantage of these modifications in the next Test series, which gets underway in Sylhet on March 22. 
 

Bangladesh - Who Will Be The Best Batter?

In the upcoming test match, Bangladesh's skipper and top-order batsman, Najmul Hossain Shanto, is likely to be the best batter. His 105 runs innings in their last test match against New Zealand were the cornerstone to their victory. 

He has been a consistent performer for Bangladesh and his ability to anchor the innings and play a decisive role could set the tone for Bangladesh's batting lineup and alter the cricket odds in their favor.
 

Top Batter Stats - Recent Matches

Betting Tip - Best Batter For Bangladesh

Bangladesh - Who Will Be The Best Bowler?

Taijul Islam, the test match sensation of Bangladesh, has the best chance to be the best bowler in the upcoming test match. He claimed 15 wickets in total in the last test match Bangladesh played against New Zealand and came out as the player of the series. Taijul's Slow left-arm Orthodox deliveries earned him a total of 192 wickets in the 45 test matches he played and he's the bowler to watch out for.
 

Top Bowler Stats - Recent Matches

Betting Tip - Best Bowler For Bangladesh

Sri Lanka Preview

Some major changes have been made to Sri Lanka's team for the Test series against Bangladesh, including the addition of Lahiru Kumara and Nishan Peiris and the return of Wanindu Hasaranga. Even with their recent improvements, Sri Lanka has had trouble maintaining consistency in bowling. 

The batting order remains stable, with experienced campaigners like Dimuth Karunaratne, Angelo Mathews, and Dinesh Chandimal, and promising talents like Nishan Madushka. The selection dilemma lies in the spin bowling section, with options like Prabath Jayasuriya, Ramesh Mendis, and Hasaranga competing for spots.  Dhananjaya de Silva will be the captain and his leadership adds stability. 
 

Sri Lanka - Who Will Be The Best Batter?

In terms of batting, Angelo Mathews, with his experience and temperament, stands out as Sri Lanka's premier batsman and he's likely to be the best batter according to our betting tips. His solid technique and ability to anchor the innings make him a reliable performer, especially in challenging conditions. 

In test matches, he has scored 7502 runs overall. His 141 runs innings helped Sri Lanka win their last test match against Afghanistan. 
 

Top Batter Stats - Recent Matches

Betting Tip - Best Batter For Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka - Who Will Be The Best Bowler?

Wanindu Hasaranga's comeback gives Sri Lanka's bowling attack a versatile asset. Since Hasaranga's leg spin might cause problems for the Bangladeshi batsmen, particularly if the pitch offers a turn, it is expected that Hasaranga will take the most wickets and win the best bowler title. 

He picked up 4 wickets in the recent 2nd ODI against Bangladesh. His consistency and experience could play a crucial role in Sri Lanka's bowling plans.
 

Top Bowler Stats - Recent Matches

Betting Tip - Best Bowler For Sri Lanka

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

Wanindu Hasaranga is expected to be the Player of the Match based on his past results and his prospective influence. His ability to contribute with both bat and ball adds to the excitement and expectation around his comeback to Test cricket. 

If Hasaranga can capitalize on his versatility and deliver match-defining performances, he could well emerge as the Man of the Match in this much-anticipated match.

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

A key component of the test match format is the toss. For the first test cricket toss prediction, we believe that whichever side wins the toss will decide to bat first. Choosing to bat first and maintaining a lead in the run rate might prove to be the optimal strategy for Bangladesh.
 

BAN Vs SL Venue, Pitch and Weather Report

The Sylhet International Cricket Stadium will host the first of the two five-day Test matches starting on March 22 and ending on March 26, 2024, every day at 10:00 AM. 

On March 22, the match day, the weather is expected to be mostly overcast with a few showers, mostly later in the day, with an average temperature of about 27°. Rain is probably going to disrupt Day 1.
March 23rd's second day should be largely bright and pleasant with little to no possibility of rain or scheduling conflicts.

Day 3: Partly bright, with the possibility of rain again on March 24. There should be an early shower in the region.
Day 4 on March 25 should be sunny, humid, and warmer with a 32° average temperature.
On March 26, Day 5 may be impacted by rain. It is predicted that there will be a thunderstorm in the morning, but otherwise, it’ll be hazy and humid throughout the day.