Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, 5th match, Asia Cup dream11 prediction today match

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Match : Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, 5th match, Asia Cup

Venue : Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Date & Time : 1st September Thursday at 7:30 PM IST

H2H Record :

Total matches - 12
BAN won - 04
SL won - 08
NR - 00,

Pitch Report :

The pitch at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium is balanced surface with a good amount of assistance for batters and bowlers, you can also expect some seam movement and more bounce and spinners get good purchase due to its slow nature as very rarely do the scores touch 160-170 at this venue. The batters makes the most of Dubai’s extremely short straight boundaries. The winners of the toss should be bowl first because chasing team wins 80% game here.

The average first innings score here is 155 runs so far.

Weather Report :

The temperature is expected to hover around 35°C on the Thursday with 45% humidity and 15 km/hr wind speed. There are no chances of precipitation during the match.

Probable XI :

Bangladesh -

Mohammad Naim, Anamul Haque, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Afif Hossain, Mahmudullah Riyad, Mosaddek Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman.

Sri Lanka -

Danushka Gunathilaka, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Charith Asalanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (c), Chamika Karunaratne, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana and Dilshan Madushanka.

Preview :

The second-last group stage match of Asia Cup 2022 will see Sri Lanka taking on Bangladesh for a spot in the Super 4s. The performances of these two teams haven’t been up to the mark so far in this Asia Cup, and they would be hoping to better their chances here. Both of these teams belong to Group B, along with Afghanistan. Afghanistan defeated both of them to make its way through to the Super 4. This match will decide the second team to qualify from Group B for the Super 4s.

Bangladesh's T20 cricket is perhaps at its lowest point. Senior cricketers like Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, and Mustafizur Rahman have been around for a long time but they look to be past their best now. The youngsters have not come through as expected and the style of cricket that Bangladesh plays is outdated. It will take something drastic for Bangladesh to turn things around and we are not sure if they have the tools to do that in this contest. A lot will depend on Shakib and Mushfiqur but Mohammad Naim is another batter that you should watch out for. Afif Hossain, Mosaddek Hossain, and Mahmudullah are the power-hitters of the group but we would not really bank on any one of them in this match. Bangladesh's bowling is also quite weak as Sri Lanka's captain pointed out in his press conference. Take Shakib Al Hasan and Mustafizur Rahman out and you are struggling to find another quality bowler.

Sri Lanka was absolutely crushed by Afghanistan in the previous match but that is not an accurate representation of the improvement the team has made recently. The batting lineup is quite good with players like Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, and Charitha Asalanka in the top order. These are good players of spin and with two left-handers, they are well placed to counter the threat that Shakib Al Hasan will pose. There is also a decent amount of depth in the batting with Shanaka, Karunaratne, and Hasaranga. The bowling lineup for Sri Lanka is quite spin-heavy and that can be a problem if they bowl second.

Team Guide

Make various team combinations with the help of these information.

Wicket keeper :

Mustafizur Rahim :

Mustafizur Rahim in an experienced technically strong wicketkeeper batter, he's batted at middle order and known for his consistency. He's scored 1496 runs in 92 innings at an average of 19.68. He's love to play against Sri Lanka as well, scored 286 runs at an average of 42.28 in ten innings so far. Must have pick.

Anamul Haque :

Anamul Haque is a decent wicketkeeper opening batter who's able to score with consistacy, he's scored 30+ runs in fourth of last ten T20 innings. Overall he's scored 445 runs in just 20 T20I matches. Punt pick.

Kusal Mendis :

Kusal Mendis is a technically sound talented batter will be open the inning & would be give a solid start for his team but out on just two runs in the last match, he was recently performed magnificently in SLC T20, smashed 206 runs with the average of 68.67. He has played 36 T20I matches so far in which he has scored 683 runs with an average of 19.51, if we talk about his last six innings, he has scored 30+ fourth times. But this ground has proved to be quite unlucky for them so far. Must have pick.

Dinesh Chandimal :

Dinesh Chandimal is a technically sound batter he's done his very well in test cricket from couple of times, but in limited overs cricket, he has been struggling now, and has not been able to perform well. However he's able to bounce back strongly and scored 1062 runs with the average of 19.66 in 61 T20Is innings. Must have pick if plays.

Batters :

Pathum Nissanka :

Pathum Nissanka is a very talented young top-order batter who is able to play big knocks and give a solid strat for his team. He's scored 632 runs at an average of 27.43 in 23 innings. Nissanka was the leading run-scorer in the T20I series against Australia, with 184 runs in five innings at an average of 36.80 earlier of this year, which make him a great c/vc option for grand league.

Danushka Gunathilaka :

Danushka Gunathilaka is a technically sound top order batter who's outstanding in ODIs & Test cricket. But he has not been able to maintain his consistency in T20 matches, scoring 695 runs in 40 T20 matches with an average of just 17.82 and looking good in last game but managed to score only 17 runs. Punt pick.

Naim Sheikh :

Naim Sheikh is decent opening batter who's able to give flying a solid start for his team. He's scored 815 runs at an average of 23.97 with four half-centuries in 35 matches. Good pick.

Mahmudullah :

Mahmudullah is expireanced allrounder and looking for leeding from the front. He is an organized middle-order batsman who can also chip in with useful off-spin. He has come up with 2095 runs and 38 wickets from 129 T20Is and scored 25 runs in the last match, expected to contribute massively with both bat and ball in this game. Must have pick.

Bhanuka Rajapaksa :

Bhanuka Rajapaksa is a naturally attacking Wicketkeeper batter who can able to destroy any bowling attack on his day. Recently he had a good IPL season in which he scored 206 runs in 9 matches with an average of 23 and a strike rate of 160 and he was the top run getter for his team in last match scored 38 runs off 29 balls. Talking about his T20I career, he has played 22 matches, in which he has scored 388 runs in 19 innings with an average of 24.25. Good pick.

Charith Asalanka :

Charith Asalanka is known for playing aggressive cricket, he's out on golden duck in the last match. He has played 21 matches so far in his career, scoring 521 runs with an average of 27.42 and strike rate of 123.16. He's found some amazing batting contributions in his last series against Australia which highlights his ability to perform well under pressure, punt pick.

Afif Hossain :

Afif Hossain is a hard-hitting batting all-rounder and generally plays the role of a finisher. The left-hander is a diminutive figure but can really smack the ball. He has 710 runs & also picked up 8 wickets. Afif has 30+ scored fourth in last six T20Is, Which can bolster his confidence to make his mark in this match.

All-rounder :

Shakib Al Hasan :

Shakib Al Hasan is the world's best all-rounder and backbone for Bangladesh and play a important role in the series. In 100 T20Is, he has managed 2021 runs and scalped 122 wickets, and will be a big threat for the Sri Lanka. Shakib Al Hassan has scored 154 runs at an average of 19.30 along with 12 wickets in 8 matches against Sri Lanka, which makes him our prime choice for this encounter. Default c/vc pick.

Wanindu Hasaranga :

Wanindu Hasaranga is the finest bowler of the Sri Lanka team he was the leading wicket-taker in the T20 World Cup 2021 & also last season of the IPL, he finished as the second-highest wicket-taker with 26 scalps in 16 matches. He has played 39 matches in his T20I career so far, taking 63 wickets with an average of 14.22 and also scoring 384 runs in batting. Talking about the last five T20I matches, he has taken 8 wickets while bowling tremendously. He was the star performer for his team in SLC T20 league were he's scored 99 runs with the bat & also picked up three wickets with the ball in four matches. Which make him one of the best fantacy captain choice from SL side.

Mahedi Hasan :

Mahedi Hasan is an amazing bowling allrounder, he's bowling in middle overs also bowled 1 or 2 overs in powerplays. He has picked up 29 wickets and also scored 258 runs in 37 matches. Good pick.

Mosaddek Hossain :

Mosaddek Hossain is an underrated batting allrounder who's performed well in recent matches, he was scalped nine wickets in last five matches. Overall he's played 22 matches and scored 286 runs at an average of 22.00 with bat & picked up 14 wickets with ball. He was performed well in the previous match were scored 48 runs with bat and also picked up a wicket with balls. Can give some good numbers of fantacy points with both bat & ball in this match, good pick.

Dasun Shanaka :

Dasun Shanaka is a utility plyer, The all-rounder is known for his lusty blows in the end, and in the subcontinent conditions. However, he is batted at lower middle order and has not been bowling for quite some time. He has played 69 matches so far in which he has scored 1015 runs in 65 innings with an average of 20.30 and has also taken 18 wickets in bowling. If we talk about their last five T20Is matches scored are 0, 54, 14, 0, 74 & 47 runs have been made. Good pick.

Dhananjaya de Silva :

Dhananjaya de Silva is one of the most valuable plyer from Sri Lankan side, he's able to make huge impact in the game with both departments batting or bowling. He's scored 412 runs at an average of 20.60 and also picked up five wickets in 23 matches so far. Will be a best c/vc choice for grand league.

Chamika Karunaratne :

Chamika Karunaratne is very handy bowling allrounder, who's known for his useful medium fast bowling & his clean hitting in lower order. He's played 26 T20Is so far and picked up 11 wickets also scored 190 runs at an average of 15.83. He's scored important 31 runs for his team. Can provide good fantacy points with both bat & ball, punt pick.

Bowlers :

Mustafizur Rahman :

Mustafizur Rahman is the one of the best bowler in initial stage of match with his partnership-breaking bowling skills, he's picked up 91 wickets in 70 matches which could bring out the best in him for this match.

Maheesh Theekshana :

Maheesh Theekshana was decent with the ball in the last IPL as he picked up 12 wickets at an average of 21.50 in 8 matches. He has played 19 T20I matches in his career, taking 16 wickets. He has picked five wickets in four matches in recently concluded SLC T20s toornament. Good pick.

Matheesha Pathirana :

Matheesha Pathirana is called baby Malinga, he was made his international debut in the last match but not able to pick any wickets. The 19 year old speedster impressive everyone in IPL, played just two maches & picked up two wickets in these and also bowled well in SLC invitational T20s. Great punt pick if plays.

Taskin Ahmed :

Taskin Ahmed is a talented bowler but his current form is not good he's not able to succeed to get any wickets from consecutive last five matches. Overall he's played 36 matches and picked up 23 wickets in these. Risky pick.

Nasum Ahmed :

Nasum Ahmed has started his T20I career really well. The left-arm spinner has picked up 29 wickets in 24 games at an economy rate of 7.22. He he's picked up four wickets in just two matches against Afghanistan with the economy of 5.11.Punt pick.

Jeffrey Vandersay :

Jeffrey Vandersay is promising youg leg break bowler, can be more effective on sub continent pitches. Vandersay looking in good shape in recently concluded SLC invitational T20 league, But in the last three consecutive T20 matches, he did not succeed in getting any wickets. Overall he's taken only seven wickets in 14 matches so far. Good pick.

Asitha Fernando :

Asitha Fernando is highly talented medium pacer who's coming from fantastic SLC invitational T20 league were he's scalped 10 wickets in just four matches. He's all set to make his T20Is debut in this match. He's able to provide earlier breakthrough with his disciplined bowling. Must have pick if plays.

Details Analysis

Cheat sheet

Bangladesh T20Is

WK :

Anamul Haque -

Open, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, Open, Open, Open,
5(14), 14(23), 16(15), 26(27), 10(11), 3(4), 16(10),

Mushfiqur Rahim -

2dwn, 3dwn, 2dwn, DNB , 3dwn, 3dwn
1(4), 30(25), 43(29), DNB , 0(4), 13(12)

Batter :

Naim Shaikh -

Open, Open, Open, Open, 6dwn, 5dwn
6(8), 13(19), 2(5), 6(9), 2(5), 10(9)

Mahmudullah - Right Arm Off-break

4dwn, 3dwn, 3dwn, 3dwn, 3dwn, 4dwn
25(27), 27(27), 20(20), 11(7), 8(13), 21(14)
DNB, 1/8(2), 0/7(0.2), DNB, DNB, 1/2(1)

Afif Hossain – Right Arm Offbreak

3dwn, 4dwn, 2dwn, 3dwn, 2dwn, 3dwn, 4dwn,
12(15), 39(27)* 30(28)*, 10(8), 50(38), 34(27), 0(2),
DNB, 0/12(1),0/6(1), 1/10(1), DNB, ABN, DNB, DNB,

Sabbir Rahman - Legbreak

2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn
5(7), 31(39), 4(4), 32(33), 29(17)

Mohammad Parvez Hossain -

Open, Open, Open, Open, Open
7(7), 26(21), 41(32), 45(20), 7(8)

All-rounder :

Shakib Al Hasan - Left Arm Orthodox

1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn
11(9), 4(3),68(52), 29(15), 9(15), 5(6)
1/13(4),1/10(2), 1/38(4), DNB, 0/32(3), 2/18(4)

Mosaddek Hossain – Right Arm Offbreak

5dwn, 5dwn, DNB, 5dwn, 5dwn, 5dwn, 4dwn,
48(31)*, 0(1), DNB, 13(10), 10(6)*, 15(11), 35(22)*,
1/12(3), 1/22(4), 5/20(4), 1/21(3), 0/34(4), 1/0(1), DNB,

Mahedi Hasan – Right Arm Offbreak

6dwn, 6dwn, DNB, DNB, 6dwn, 6dwn, 6dwn,
14(12), 22(17), DNB, DNB, 5(2), 1(3), 0(1),
0/26(4), 2/28(4), 0/10(3), 1/21(4), 1/31(4), DNB, 1/19(4),

Bowler :

Mustafizur Rahman – Left Arm Fast

0/30(3), 1/22(4), 1/30(4), 2/50(4), 0/27(2), 0/37(4),

Mehidy Hasan Miraz - Right Arm Offbreak

4dwn, 4dwn, 5dwn, 2dwn, 5dwn
44(38), 36(30), 2(4), 2(3), 4(6)
0/23(1), 2/40(4), 1/36(4), 1/29(3), 0/31(3)

Taskin Ahmed - Right Arm Medium

0/22(3), 0/42(4),0/46(3), 1/53(4), 0/28(3), 3/22(3),

Mohammad Saifuddin - Right Arm Medium

1/27(2), 1/38(3), 2/21(4), 1/16(4), 1/30(4), 1/16(3)

Edabat Hossain - Right Arm Medium

1/34(4), 2/21(3), 1/29(4), 0/26(4), 2/37(3)

Nasum Ahmed – Left Arm Orthodox

1/40(4), 0/38(4), 2/44(4), 0/29(4), 4/10(4), 0/30(4),

Sri Lanka T20Is

WK :

Dinesh Chandimal -

1dwn, 1dwn, 2dwn, Open, Open
24(18), 15(9), 11(11), 30(25), 53(45)*

Kusal Mendis -

Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, 3dwn
2(4), 56(45)*, 86(60), 30(32), 34(30), 6(8)

Batter :

Pathum Nissanka -

Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open
3(7), 15(19), 10(20), 16(26), 27(25), 3(6)

Bhanuka Rajapaksa -

3dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 2dwn
28(39), 9(10), 14(14), 34(28), 4(6), 17(13)

Charith Asalanka - Right Arm Off-break

1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn
0(1), 29(20), 23(14), 26(19), 39(33), 38(34)

Danushka Gunathilaka - Right Arm Medium

2dwn, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open
17(17), 3(3), 15(12), 0(4), 26(15), 6(12)*

Ashen Bandara - Right Arm Off-break

3dwn, 3dwn, 3dwn, 3dwn, 3dwn
40(30), 30(27), 27(33)*, 37(34), 44(31)

Nuwanidu Fernando -

4dwn, 2dwn, 1dwn, Open, 2dwn
2(3), 1(2), 0(3), 126(67)*, 21(13)

All-rounder :

Dasun Shanaka (c) - Right Arm Medium

5dwn, 2dwn, 3dwn, 4dwn, 4dwn, 4dwn
0(2), 0(4), 21(12), 37(39),54(25)*, 14(17)
DNB, 0/20(2), DNB, 0/13(1), 0/10(1), DNB

Wanindu Hasaranga - Legbreak

4dwn, 3dwn, 3dwn, 3dwn, 3dwn, 5dwn
2(8), 24(14)*, 69(41)*, 3(4), 3(2), 8(7)
1/19(3), 0/24(2), 2/18(4), 1/30(4), 0/26(4), 1/33(4)

Dhananjaya de Silva - Right Arm Off-break

2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 1dwn
25(19), 15(11), 17(12), 15(11), 40(28)
0/19(3), 0/13(2), 1/9(2), DNB, 0/33(4)

Chamika Karunaratne - Right Arm Medium

6dwn, 5dwn, 4dwn, 4dwn, 4dwn, 7dnw
31(38), 2(2), 1(3), 1(3), 0(3), 14(10)*
0/20(1), 0/18(3), 1/37(4), 2/22(3),1/16(3), 0/19(3)

Bowler :

Asitha Fernando - Right Arm Medium

2/31(4), 2/25(4), 2/32(4), 4/22(4), 0/36(3)

Maheesh Theekshana - Right Arm Off-break

0/35(4), 2/22(4), 1/20(3), 0/30(4), 2/16(4), 2/25(4)

Matheesha Pathirana - Right Arm Medium

0/16(1), 0/20(2), 0/25(3), 1/25(4), 2/16(3), 0/15(3), 2/24(3)

Binura Fernando - Left Arm fast Medium

1/22(3), 1/23(4), 0/35(4), 0/45(4), 2/12(4)

Jeffrey Vandersay - Legbreak

1/24(3), 0/9(2), 3/12(4), 0/20(2), 1/13(4)

Kasun Rajitha - Right Arm Medium

0/18(1), 0/21(3), 1/4(2), 0/33(4), 2/31(4)

Praveen Jayawickrama - Left Arm Wrist spin

2/34(4), 0/44(4), 3/13(4), 2/16(4), 1/43(4)

Nuwan Thushara - Right Arm Medium

0/34(2), 1/32(4), 1/26(4), 1/18(2), 0/21(2)

Pramod Madushan - Right Arm Medium

0/23(2), 1/18(3), 0/5(1), 0/11(2), 1/24(4)

Dilshan Madushanka - Right Arm Medium fast

0/10(1), 1/10(2), 0/24(2), 0/10(1), 1/6(2), 1/36(4), 1/32(4)

Cheat Sheet

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