NEW DELHI: Bangladesh will prioritise survival, whereas Sri Lanka purpose for a victorious begin as they conflict within the second Tremendous four match of the Asia Cup on Saturday.
After struggling a seven-wicket defeat by the hands of Pakistan within the Tremendous four opener in Lahore, Bangladesh finds themselves in a must-win scenario in opposition to Sri Lanka, offered the climate permits the match to proceed.
One other loss might probably mark the tip of their Asia Cup marketing campaign.
Their main concern lies of their batting efficiency, which requires quick consideration.
In the course of the group stage, Bangladesh managed to attain 334 for five in opposition to Afghanistan, due to centuries by Najmal Shanto and Mehidy Hasan Miraz.
Nonetheless, they struggled in opposition to stronger bowling items from Sri Lanka and Pakistan, posting modest totals of 164 and 193, respectively. This inconsistency in opposition to top-class opponents is a trigger for concern as they put together to face Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka possesses a formidable bowling lineup with bowlers like Maheesh Theekshana and Matheesha Pathirana, who’re able to inflicting important injury, a reality well-known to Bangladesh. Pathirana and Theekshana mixed to take six wickets, limiting Bangladesh to a sub-200 whole in a Group B league match on August 31.
Sri Lanka’s bowling energy was additional demonstrated by pacer Kasun Rajitha, who performed an important position of their slim victory over Afghanistan on September 5, regardless of conceding many runs.
Nonetheless, Sri Lanka even have issues of their very own. Afghanistan’s batsmen piled up 289 runs in simply 37.four overs in a current match, serving as a reminder to the Sri Lankan bowlers to remain centered.
Bangladesh will rely closely on their frontline batsmen to step up, however they are going to be with out the companies of Shanto, who has been dominated out of the Asia Cup as a consequence of a hamstring harm. Captain Shakib Al Hasan might want to lead by instance with the bat. In distinction, Sri Lanka hopes for a standout efficiency from their captain, Dasun Shanaka, who has had a modest 12 months.
Whereas each groups have confronted challenges of their respective departments, the competition guarantees to be an intriguing battle between two groups coping with their very own issues.
Groups:
Bangladesh: Shakib Al Hasan (captain), Anamul Haque Bijoy, Litton Das, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Afif Hossain Dhrubo, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Nasum Ahmed, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Naim Sheikh, Shamim Hossain, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Tanzim Hasan Sakib.
Sri Lanka: Dasun Shanaka (captain), Pathum Nissanaka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Janith Perera, Kusal Mendis (vice-captain), Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Matheesha Pathirana, Kasun Rajitha, Dushan Hemantha, Binura Fernando, Pramod Madushan.
After struggling a seven-wicket defeat by the hands of Pakistan within the Tremendous four opener in Lahore, Bangladesh finds themselves in a must-win scenario in opposition to Sri Lanka, offered the climate permits the match to proceed.
One other loss might probably mark the tip of their Asia Cup marketing campaign.
Their main concern lies of their batting efficiency, which requires quick consideration.
In the course of the group stage, Bangladesh managed to attain 334 for five in opposition to Afghanistan, due to centuries by Najmal Shanto and Mehidy Hasan Miraz.
Nonetheless, they struggled in opposition to stronger bowling items from Sri Lanka and Pakistan, posting modest totals of 164 and 193, respectively. This inconsistency in opposition to top-class opponents is a trigger for concern as they put together to face Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka possesses a formidable bowling lineup with bowlers like Maheesh Theekshana and Matheesha Pathirana, who’re able to inflicting important injury, a reality well-known to Bangladesh. Pathirana and Theekshana mixed to take six wickets, limiting Bangladesh to a sub-200 whole in a Group B league match on August 31.
Sri Lanka’s bowling energy was additional demonstrated by pacer Kasun Rajitha, who performed an important position of their slim victory over Afghanistan on September 5, regardless of conceding many runs.
Nonetheless, Sri Lanka even have issues of their very own. Afghanistan’s batsmen piled up 289 runs in simply 37.four overs in a current match, serving as a reminder to the Sri Lankan bowlers to remain centered.
Bangladesh will rely closely on their frontline batsmen to step up, however they are going to be with out the companies of Shanto, who has been dominated out of the Asia Cup as a consequence of a hamstring harm. Captain Shakib Al Hasan might want to lead by instance with the bat. In distinction, Sri Lanka hopes for a standout efficiency from their captain, Dasun Shanaka, who has had a modest 12 months.
Whereas each groups have confronted challenges of their respective departments, the competition guarantees to be an intriguing battle between two groups coping with their very own issues.
Groups:
Bangladesh: Shakib Al Hasan (captain), Anamul Haque Bijoy, Litton Das, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Afif Hossain Dhrubo, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Nasum Ahmed, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Naim Sheikh, Shamim Hossain, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Tanzim Hasan Sakib.
Sri Lanka: Dasun Shanaka (captain), Pathum Nissanaka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Janith Perera, Kusal Mendis (vice-captain), Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Matheesha Pathirana, Kasun Rajitha, Dushan Hemantha, Binura Fernando, Pramod Madushan.
