BAN vs SL Match Prediction - Who will win today's 1st ODI match between Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka?

Preview

Bangladesh (BAN) versus Sri Lanka (SL) is brewing up to be one of the hottest rivalries in cricket. It all started with the ‘Nagin Dance’ celebration and has now come down to the ‘Time Out celebration’. Notably, veteran all-rounder Angelo Mathews was given out against Bangladesh for coming late to the crease during the ODI World Cup. However, the matter didn’t end there. In the third T20I of the series, Bangladesh players mocked Mathews after his dismissal, while the Sri Lankan players replied by doing the same with the trophy during the presentation ceremony.

This has ignited the situation ahead of the ODI series, which is slated to begin on March 13 in Chattogram. After a disappointing ODI World Cup, both Bangladesh and Sri Lanka would be desperate to do well in this format, especially keeping an eye on the Champions Trophy, which will take place in Pakistan next year.

Match Details

Pitch Report

The surface in Chattogram is usually on the slower side as it heavily supports the spinners. Batting first is ideal as anything over 270 runs will be a good total on this surface.

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Head-to-Head Record

Probable Playing XIs

Bangladesh:

Litton Das (wk), Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Soumya Sarkar, Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Mahedi Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Rishad Hossain

Sri Lanka:

Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (c/wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka(c), Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Pramod Madushan, Lahiru Kumara

Probable Best Batter of the Match

Sri Lanka skipper Kusal Mendis is in brilliant form at the moment. In the three T20Is against Bangladesh, Mendis made 181 runs at a strike rate of 160.17. He can once again make a difference in the upcoming three-match ODI series.

Probable Best Bowler of the Match

In the spin-friendly conditions of Chattogram, Wanindu Hasaranga can prove to be a massive threat. He was banned from the first two T20Is against Bangladesh but on his return in the third match, the star all-rounder picked up two wickets at an economy of 8.

Today’s Match Prediction: Team batting first to win the match

Scenario - 1

Bangladesh win the toss and bat

PP score - 45-55

BAN - 265-285

Bangladesh win the match

Scenario -2

Sri Lanka win the toss and bat

PP Score - 55-65

BAN - 260-1280

Sri Lanka win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.