Bangladesh tackle Sri Lanka in a World Take a look at Championship sequence that begins in Sylhet on Friday. James Richardson previews the opening Take a look at.
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka – First Take a look at
22 – 26 March 2024
Sylhet Worldwide Cricket Stadium, Sylhet
The Tigers edged the ODI sequence and can take some momentum into essentially the most significant slice of their bilateral engagements with Sri Lanka.
Sylhet Worldwide Cricket Stadium will host a Take a look at match for simply the third time. Bangladesh misplaced the primary Take a look at on the venue to Zimbabwe however received the higher of New Zealand on the floor final November.
To Win Match
Bangladesh 15/10 | Draw 11/2 | Sri Lanka 19/20
Mahmudul Hasan Pleasure was the batting hero on the final go to to Sylhet when Bangladesh noticed off the Black Caps after he held the primary innings collectively and he can be key if his group must bat first at a venue that provides early assist to seamers.
Najmul Hossain Shanto additionally chipped in for the Take a look at win over New Zealand and he brings good type into the sequence having been the standout within the ODIs.
Zakir Hasan wants to enhance his runs return if he’s to finally assume the wicketkeeping duties from Mushfiqur Rahim.
Taijul Islam is Bangladesh’s most precious bowler on residence soil and would be the one to observe on this sequence.
Sri Lanka would possibly be capable of get the soar on Bangladesh by bowling first and attacking with seam early.
It might assist Sri Lanka that Angelo Mathews can now bowl once more though it is going to be the likes of Vishwa Fernando and Kasun Rajitha who might make an affect on the primary morning if they’ve the ball in hand.
Prabath Jayasuriya affords the closest analogue of Taijul Islam for the Sri Lanka assault together with his left-arm spin and he will even be an vital determine on this Take a look at match.
Dananjaya De Silva’s captaincy isn’t on terribly steady floor and he might actually use an excellent sequence to spice up his CV proper now.
Verdict: Bangladesh 15/10
At residence and at an uncommon venue, Bangladesh can be powerful to beat.
