BAN vs SL Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Injury Updates & Pitch Report For 2nd T20I

Get ready for an electrifying showdown as Bangladesh (BAN) takes on Sri Lanka (SL) in the 2nd T20I of the Sri Lanka tour of Bangladesh 2024, set to unfold at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet. This series comprises three enthralling T20I matches, with Sri Lanka currently holding a 1-0 lead. In the previous encounter, Sri Lanka clinched a thrilling victory over Bangladesh by a mere 3 runs, setting the stage for an intense battle in the upcoming fixture.

Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, Bangladesh aimed to restrict Sri Lanka's batting onslaught. Sri Lanka's opener Avishka Fernando fell early to the pace of Shoriful Islam, but Kusal Mendis and Kamindu Mendis steadied the innings with a 33-run partnership. However, it was Kusal Mendis and Sadeera Samarawickrama's explosive partnership of 96 runs that propelled Sri Lanka's total. Charith Asalanka's late blitz ensured Sri Lanka reached a formidable total of 206 runs for the loss of three wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Bangladesh's Rishad Hossain and Taskin Ahmed scalped crucial wickets to stem the flow of runs.

In response, Bangladesh faced early setbacks as Litton Das, Soumya Sarkar, and Towhid Hridoy departed cheaply to Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews and Matheesha Pathirana. Despite valiant efforts from Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mahmudullah, Bangladesh found themselves struggling. Jaker Ali and Mahedi Hasan staged a commendable fightback with a 65-run partnership for the 6th wicket. However, Bangladesh ultimately fell short, managing to score only 203 runs for the loss of eight wickets in their 20 overs. Angelo Mathews and Binura Fernando shone with the ball for Sri Lanka, securing crucial wickets to seal the victory.

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