Sri Lanka will be all set to lock horns against Bangladesh in this crucial 1st Test encounter. Welcome to the BAN vs SL Dream11 team prediction today and match preview.
Bangladesh come here after their series against South Africa resulting in 3 losses in their last 5 matches which can allow them to regroup to build their momentum in this series.
Sri Lanka on the other hand played their last series against India which should allow them to start with a fresher approach that could keep them motivated to ive their all in this match.
Probable Winner, Betting Tips, and Match Prediction
Bangladesh could win this match by a close margin.
Betting Odds
BAN- 2.84 DRAW- 3.20 SL- 2.96
Pitch Report and Toss
The pitch is well-balanced. The winners of the toss should bat first.
Weather
The forecast predicts a pleasant sunny day.
Probable Playing 11
Bangladesh
M.Rahim (wk), L.Das, T.Iqbal, M.Hasan Joy, M.Haque, S.Al Hasan, M.Hasan Miraz, T.Islam, S.Islam, E.Hossain, S.Islam
Sri Lanka
K.Mendis (wk), N.Dickwella, D.Karunaratne, A.Mathews, D.Chandimal, D.de Silva, K.Mendis, C.Karunaratne, L.Embuldeniya, A.Fernando, P.Jayawickrama
Match Details
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka – Test
Match: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka (1st Test)
Date and Time: 15th May – 10:00 AM IST
Venue: Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram, Bangladesh
Telecast: Fancode
BAN vs SL Dream11 Team Prediction Today, Fantasy Cricket Picks, Match Preview
Wicket-Keeper
Mushfiqur Rahim (9.5 Cr) has performed well in test cricket with a total of 4932 runs in 80 matches added to his performance on the field which should keep him motivated for this match.
Liton Das (8.5 Cr) has managed to score consistent runs in his recent performances which can be regained in this match as he holds a total of 1730 runs in 30 test matches which makes him our prime choice.
Batsman
Tamim Iqbal (9.5 Cr) will aim to bring his test experience into the game which has earned him consistent runs that could be channeled into his performance for this fixture.
Dimuth Karunaratne (10 Cr) is another experienced man who can be dangerous for the opposition as he has scored 5620 runs in his 76 test appearances.
Angelo Mathews (9.0 Cr) has the potential to work well in all sides of the game with amazing control on his batting and bowling skills with added experience that could prove lethal for the opposition.
All-rounders
Shakib Al Hasan (10 Cr) can make his presence known as he so often does with his batting and bowling potential which should continue to sustain his form which makes him our rime choice for this encounter.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz (9.0 Cr) has scored 1072 runs which is just a bonus towards his 128 wickets in 56 test matches that makes him a crucial contributor for this match.
Dhanajaya De Silva (9.5 Cr) looked in great form during his recent club matches which should not stop him from continuing with his current form which makes him a potential game-changer.
Bowlers
Taijul Islam (8.5 Cr) can score decent runs to maintain the tail end of the batting order which is added to his bowling attributes that have earned him 152 wickets in 36 test matches.
Lasith Embuldniya (8.5 Cr) is an up-and-coming talent with 70 crucial wickets in 15 matches which could continue to improve his performance for this contest.
Chamika Karunaratne (8.5 Cr) holds amazing potential which should help him make good use of his improving game time which could lead to better choices in this encounter.
Dream11 Team Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain
S.Al Hasan is our captain because of his understanding of the surface which can be used to his benefit.
L.Das is our vice-captain because of his current form which can be channeled into his performance for this match.
DREAM 11 TEAM
Rahim, Das (VC), Iqbal, D.Karunaratne, Mathews, Al Hasan (C), Hasan Miraz, de Silva, Islam, C.Karunaratne, Embuldeniya
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