Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Prediction: Sri Lanka won the first game narrowly

Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are going head to head in the 2nd Match of T20 Series at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet, Bangladesh on 6th March, 2024. Sri Lanka won the first game narrowly by three runs. Who will win this game of cricket?

Bangladeshi batsmen made a concerted effort to chase a challenging target after their bowlers struggled in the final overs. Despite falling just short, the team put up a strong fight largely thanks to impressive performances from young Jaker Ali and experienced Mahmudullah. However, a slow start to the run-chase, with early wickets falling, made the task more difficult. Captain Najmul Shanto and Mahmudullah showed resilience and steadied the innings, but ultimately fell short by just 3 runs. The margin of defeat might have been smaller if the bowlers had performed better in the death overs. Mustafizur Rahman, in particular, struggled in the later stages of the innings, conceding several boundaries.

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

The visiting team posted a high total on the scoreboard, but their innings got off to a rough start with opener Avishka Fernando getting out early. Despite a strong performance from Mendis in the middle, the team suffered a setback when Kamindu Mendis was dismissed. Kusal then took charge, scoring 59 runs off 36 balls with 6 boundaries and 3 sixes. Sadeera Samarawickrama also played well, scoring 61 runs with nine boundaries and one six. Captain Charith Asalanka contributed with six massive sixes in his quick cameo. The Sri Lankan team capitalized on errors made by the Bangladeshi players, scoring 64 runs in the last four overs. The team defended their total successfully, with early breakthroughs by Angelo Mathews and Bindura Fernando, although Matheesha Pathirana faced challenges from Mahmudullah and Jaker Ali. In the end, Dasun Shanaka's composed bowling in the final over secured victory for the visitors.

Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Maheesh Theekshana, Akila Dananjaya, Dilshan Madhushanka, Nuwan Thushara.

The hosts showed determination in the first match, preventing the visitors from controlling the game, but ultimately the visitors are pleased with the win. We believe that Sri Lanka will address their shortcomings in death bowling and deliver a performance that will secure them the series victory. Therefore, we predict Sri Lanka to emerge victorious in this contest.