Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are set to kick off their much-anticipated series with the opener at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on July 10. Both teams come into this contest eager to make a strong statement, with Sri Lanka led by the dynamic Charith Asalanka and Bangladesh captained by the experienced Litton Das.
The hosts boast a balanced squad featuring explosive batters like Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis, as well as a potent spin attack spearheaded by Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana. Bangladesh, meanwhile, will look to their blend of youth and experience, with the likes of Towhid Hridoy and Mehidy Hasan Miraz supporting their pace spearheads Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman. With both sides possessing plenty of match-winners, fans can expect an exciting and closely-fought series opener under the lights at Pallekele.
SL vs BAN Match Details:
- Date and Time: July 10, 01:30 pm GMT/ 7:00 pm IST/ 7:00 pm Local
- Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele
The Pallekele Stadium Pitch Report:
The Pallekele surface is expected to provide an even contest between bat and ball, with early movement favoring the pacers before conditions ease for the batters. This makes posting a competitive total particularly valuable—something both teams will have noted from their previous meetings. With the series finely poised and both sides eager for a decisive victory on Sri Lankan soil, a tightly fought encounter is on the cards for fans.
SL vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Litton Kumar Das, Kusal Mendis
- Batters: Kamindu Mendis, Towhid Hridoy, Pathum Nissanka, Tanzid Hasan
- All-rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Charith Asalanka, Mehidy Hasan Miraz
- Bowlers: Maheesha Theekshana, Tanzim Hasan Sakib
SL vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice Captain:
- Choice 1: Charith Asalanka (c), Mehidy Hasan Miraz (vc),
- Choice 2: Tanzid Hasan (c), Kamindu Mendis (vc)
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SL vs BAN Dream11 Prediction backups:
Avishka Fernando, Parvez Hossain Emon, Janith Liyanage, Tanvir Islam
SL vs BAN Dream11 team for today’s match (July 10, 1:30 pm GMT):
Squads:
Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Avishka Fernando, Dasun Shanaka, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamika Karunaratne, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara, Binura Fernando, and Eshan Malinga.
Bangladesh: Litton Kumar Das (c), Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Mohammad Naim Sheikh, Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali Anik, Shamim Hossain Patwari, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mohammad Saifuddin
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