Following a heavy defeat by 328 runs in the first Test of the two-match series, the hosts Bangladesh are gearing up to face Sri Lanka in the second and final game at Chattogram’s Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium from March 30 to April 03.
While the home team aims to stage a comeback and level the series, the visitors have been hit with an injury setback before the match commences. Fast bowler Kasun Rajitha has been ruled out of the second Test due to a left upper back injury. He will be replaced by Asitha Fernando in the Sri Lankan squad.
On the other hand, Bangladesh have received a boost as experienced all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has made himself available for this crucial match. He was seen diligently training in the nets for the pivotal encounter against the Islanders.
Sri Lanka tour of Bangladesh 2024, 2nd Test:
Start date and Time: March 30; 04:00 am GMT/ 09:30 am IST/ 10:00 am local
Venue: Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram
Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium Pitch Report:
The Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium boasts a slow track that provides an advantage to spinners. Accumulating runs on this pitch during Test matches proves challenging, particularly as the surface deteriorates with the progression of the game. The team winning the toss is expected to bat first.
BAN vs SL Dream11 Prediction Picks:
Wicketkeepers: Kusal Mendis
Batters: Angelo Mathews, Dimuth Karunaratne
All-rounders: Shakib Al Hasan, Dhananjaya de Silva, Mominul Haque, Mehidy Hassan Miraz
Bowlers: Taijul Islam, Vishwa Fernando, Prabath Jayasuriya, Khaled Ahmed
BAN vs SL Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice Captain:
Choice 1: Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Shakib Al Hasan (vc)
Choice 2: Prabath Jayasuriya (c), Mehidy Hassan Miraz (vc)
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BAN vs SL Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Kusal Mendis, Shoriful Islam
BAN vs SL Dream11 Team for today’s match (2nd Test):
BAN vs SL Dream11 Team for today’s match (Screengrab: Dream11)
Squads:
Bangladesh: Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Zakir Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mominul Haque, Litton Das (wk), Shakib Al Hasan, Taijul Islam, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shoriful Islam, Khaled Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Shahadat Hossain Dipu, Hasan Mahmud, Shadman Islam, Nayeem Hasan
Sri Lanka: Nishan Madushka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis (wk), Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Vishwa Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Prabath Jayasuriya, Lahiru Kumara, Asitha Fernando, Chamika Gunasekara, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Ramesh Mendis, Nishan Peiris, Lahiru Udara
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