Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions: - Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka - 1st ODI - 13th March 2024

The 1st ODI match of the Sri Lanka Tour of Bangladesh will be played between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh on the 13th of March at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram.

Current ODI Form Sri Lanka:

Sri Lanka are currently ranked 7th on the ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings with a rating of 91.

They have won the T20I leg of the tour by 2-1 and are looking in fine touch, especially away from home.

Sri Lanka have been performing superbly in the ODI format. They have recently defeated Afghanistan in a 3 match ODI series by 3-0.

Players to look out for:

1. Charith Asalanka - He has been in top notch form lately and can destroy the Bangladeshi attack especially in the 50 overs format.

2. Wanindu Hasaranga- The man for all formats, Hasaranga is definitely the key man for Sri Lanka in the upcoming matches against Bangladesh.

Current ODI Form Bangladesh:

Bangladesh are currently ranked 8th on the ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings with a rating of 87.

They have lost the T20I leg of the tour but Bangladesh can be fearsome on their home pitches, especially in the ODI's.

Bangladesh are in an ordinary form in ODI's. They have recently lost a 3 match ODI series against New Zealand by 2-1.

Players to look out for:

1. Tanzid Hasan- After a fabulous Bangladesh Premier League, Hasan would be looking forward to carry his form further in the upcoming matches against Sri Lanka.

2. Taijul Islam- He is a canny spinner who can pick up wickets in the middle overs and put the opposition under a lot of pressure by not giving away a lot of freebies.

Let’s have a look at the squads:

Sri Lanka ODI Squad:

Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Pathum Nissanka, Sahan Arachchige, Chamika Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kamindu Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Akila Dananjaya, Dilshan Madushanka, Dunith Wellalage, Lahiru Kumara, Maheesh Theekshana, Pramod Madushan

Bangladesh ODI Squad:

Najmul Hossain Shanto (Captain), Anamul Haque, Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Liton Das, Mushfiqur Rahim, Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hassan, Taijul Islam, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman

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Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Bangladesh

Who will win?-  Sri Lanka

Top Batter (Runs Scored) - Najmul Hossain Shanto (Bangladesh), Charith Asalanka (Sri Lanka)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Taijul Islam (Bangladesh), Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka)

Most Sixes – Najmul Hossain Shanto (Bangladesh), Charith Asalanka (Sri Lanka)

Player of the Match- Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka)

Team Scores Batting first – Sri Lanka 270+, Bangladesh 255+

Match Handicap:  Sri Lanka


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*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.

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