After concluding the T20I and ODI series, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will square off once again in a two-match Test series commencing on Friday (March 22). The Sylhet International Cricket Stadium will serve as the venue for the opening Test, while the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium will host the second and final Test.
Bangladesh, buoyed by their recent 2-1 ODI series triumph, will enter the Test series with high spirits and aim to replicate their success in the longer format. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka, led by their new captain Dhananjaya de Silva, will seek to regroup and put up a strong performance in the upcoming Test matches.
Sri Lanka tour of Bangladesh 2024, 1st Test:
Date and Time: March 22; 03:30 am GMT/ 09:00 am IST/ 09:30 am local
Venue: Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet
Sylhet International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:
The Sylhet International Cricket Stadium has gained renown for its unhurried pitch, favouring spin bowlers. Batters face formidable challenges in accumulating runs, requiring considerable exertion. Nevertheless, a high-scoring encounter is expected to take place. The team winning the toss might look to bat first.
BAN vs SL Dream11 Prediction Picks:
Wicketkeepers: Kusal Mendis, Litton Das,
Batters: Angelo Mathews, Dimuth Karunaratne, Najmul Hossain Shanto
All-rounders: Dhananjaya de Silva, Ramesh Mendis, Mehidy Hassan Miraz
Bowlers: Taijul Islam, Vishwa Fernando, Shoriful Islam
BAN vs SL Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice Captain:
Choice 1: Mehidy Hassan Miraz (c), Angelo Mathews (vc)
Choice 2: Kusal Mendis (c), Taijul Islam (vc)
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BAN vs SL Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Syed Khaled Ahmed, Mushfik Hasan, Nishan Peiris, Kasun Rajitha
BAN vs SL Dream11 Team for today’s match (March 22, 03:30 am GMT):
BAN vs SL, Dream11 Team (Image Source: Screenshot Dream11)
Squads:
Bangladesh: Najmul Hossain Shanto (Captain), Zakir Hasan, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Shadman Islam, Litton Kumer Das, Mominul Haque Showrab, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shahadat Hossain Dipu, Mehidy Hassan Miraz, Nayeem Hasan, Taijul Islam, Shoriful Islam, Syed Khaled Ahmed, Mushfik Hasan, Nahid Rana
Sri Lanka: Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Kusal Mendis, Dimuth Karunaratne, Nishan Madushka, Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Lahiru Udara, Wanindu Hasaranga, Prabath Jayasuriya, Ramesh Mendis, Nishan Peiris, Kasun Rajitha, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Chamika Gunasekara.
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