CWC 2023: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka match preview

Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will compete with each other as well as the Delhi smog on November 6 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Both teams have already cancelled practice sessions ahead of the game due to the air pollution.

Bangladesh, officially out of the World Cup, would be looking to spoil Sri Lanka’s party as well. If that happens, Sri Lanka will become the third team to get knocked out of the 2023 World Cup. Coming on the back of an embarrassing loss against India in Mumbai, they will have to do a lot of soul-searching to get back up.

Bangladesh have had a dismal campaign so far, not knowing their best XI as well as their ideal batting order, with every game throwing up a new permutation. They would want to play for pride in the last two games, which would need the seniors, particularly Shakib Al Hasan, to step up.

BAN vs SL fantasy tips

# Kusal Mendis scored a 46-ball 72 the last time Sri Lanka played in Delhi, against South Africa earlier in this World Cup. Delhi has been a high-scoring ground and Mendis has happy memories here. He should be in your side.

# Pathum Nissanka has scored just 82 runs from five ODIs against Bangladesh, averaging 16.4. He can be avoided.

# Dilshan Madushanka is in tremendous wicket-taking form, coming fresh of a five-for against India in Mumbai. He should definitely be in your XI.

# Angelo Mathews averages 67.7 with the bat against Bangladesh in ODIs, his highest batting average against any team. He is also consistently bowling a few overs, which gives an added opportunity for him to provide points. He should be in your fantasy XI.

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka: Predicted XI

Bangladesh: Litton Das, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Mahmudullah, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Towhid Hridoy, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman.

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (c & wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Angelo Mathews, Dushan Hemantha, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Kasun Rajitha, Dilshan Madushanka.

BAN vs SL: Dream11 team

Wicketkeepers: Litton Das, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama

Batters: Mahmudullah

All-rounders: Angelo Mathews, Shakib Al Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz

Bowlers: Taskin Ahmed, Kasun Rajitha, Shoriful Islam, Dilshan Madushanka

Captaincy options: Kusal Mendis, Shakib Al Hasan, Dilshan Madushanka

Potential swaps: Mushfiqur Rahim in place of Litton Das, Dushmantha Chameera in place of Kasun Rajitha