Bangladesh are gearing up to face Sri Lanka in the second T20 International (T20I) at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, March 6. Following a nail-biting opener, both teams are brimming with anticipation for another showdown.

In the series opener, held on Monday, the Sri Lankan team clinched a breathtaking victory by a mere 3 runs, setting the stage for an intense rivalry in the upcoming match. Sri Lanka, buoyed by their thrilling win, are determined to maintain their winning streak and seize control of the series.

Meanwhile, Bangladesh are eager to retaliate and level the series, vowing to put up a resilient performance on their home ground. With the support of their passionate fans, the Bangladesh are poised to bounce back from their narrow defeat and showcase their prowess in the shortest format.

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Head-to-head record in T20Is:

Matches played: 15 | Bangladesh won: 09 | Sri Lanka won: 05 | No result: 0

T20I Stats and Records at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium:

Total matches: 49
Matches won batting first: 29
Matches won bowling first: 20
Average first innings scores: 131
Average second innings scores: 105
Highest total recorded: 210/4 (20 Ov) by Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh
Lowest total recorded: 33/10 (9.5 Ov) by Malaysia Women vs Sri Lanka Women
Highest score chased: 193/4 (13.5 Ov) by Netherlands vs Ireland
Lowest score defended: 83/5 (18.1 Ov) by Sri Lanka Women vs Bangladesh Women

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Sylhet International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:

The Sylhet International Cricket Stadium is renowned for its sluggish pitch, known to favor spin bowlers who are likely to benefit from the surface. Batsmen will face a challenge in accumulating runs, requiring substantial effort to do so. Typically, a competitive score on this ground is considered anything surpassing the 150-run mark. Though the previous contest was a high-scoring affair where both teams posted 200-plus total on the board. Fans can expect another cracker of a game.

Sylhet Weather Forecast:

The weather outlook for Sylhet sets an optimistic tone for an exciting match, as no rainfall is anticipated. Humidity is forecasted to hover around 59%, while the temperature is projected to stay steady at approximately 28 degrees Celsius. Moreover, a gentle breeze with a speed of around 13 kmph may be present during the game.

BAN vs SL 2024, 1st T20I – Probable Playing XI:

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

Sri Lanka: Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Maheesh Theekshana, Akila Dananjaya, Binura Fernando, Matheesha Pathirana

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