SL vs BAN: Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Dream11 Prediction, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates – Asia Cup 2022
SL vs BAN Dream11 Prediction: On Thursday, September 1 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, the fifth match of the Asia Cup 2022 will take place between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Both teams must win because they both dropped their first game. The opening match of the tournament was contested between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka was defeated by 8 wickets. Sri Lanka, which batted first, only managed to score 105 runs, so they will be hoping for a better batting display.
Bangladesh, the runner-up in the previous two games, began their campaign with a loss only to Afghanistan. With a 69-run partnership between Najibullah Zadran and Ibrahim Zadran, Afghanistan was able to reach their target of 128 runs in 18.3 overs. In order to have a chance in this game, Bangladesh will need to perform better across the board.
SL vs BAN, Asia Cup 2022 Match 5 Match Details:
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, Match 5
Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
Date & Time: September 1, 7:30 PM IST and 6:00 PM Local Time
Live Streaming: Star Sports Network
SL vs BAN, Asia Cup 2022 Match 5 Pitch Report:
It’s anticipated that the pitch will remain level during the contest. Here, the first innings average is 146 runs, and pacers may once more have an easy time picking up wickets.
Injury News:
(Will be included after any updates)

SL vs BAN, Asia Cup 2022 Match 5 Probable Playing XIs:
Sri Lanka
Danushka Gunathilaka, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Charith Asalanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka/Jeff Vandersay, Matheesha Pathirana.
Bangladesh
Mohammad Naim, Anamul Haque, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Afif Hossain, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mosaddek Hossain, Mahmudullah, Mahedi Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin/ Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman.
Top Picks for SL vs BAN Dream11 Match:
Top Picks – Batters
The Sri Lankan batter who had the most success in the opening match was Bhanuka Rajapaksa. He scored 38 runs off of 29 pitches, assisting Sri Lanka in surpassing 100 runs. Due to his recent strong play, Sri Lanka needs to move him up the batting order.
Against Afghanistan, Mosaddek Hossain excelled for Bangladesh. He scored 48 runs off just 31 pitches, hitting 4 fours and 1 six. He also made a wicket.
Top Picks – All-Rounders
Against Afghanistan, Wanindu Hasaranga secured Sri Lanka’s lone wicket. He will be aiming for a better performance in this game after giving up 19 runs in just 3 overs.
In the most recent game, Shakib Al Hasan opened the bowling for Bangladesh and claimed a wicket in four overs. Doar 13 runs were lost by Shakib. He made 11 runs off 9 deliveries. He is Bangladesh’s important player, and the outcome of this game may depend on how he performs.
Despite not having a bowling opportunity in the first game, Mahmudullah played well with the bat. He scored 25 runs off of 27 balls, contributing to a sixth-wicket partnership of 36 runs.
One of the two Sri Lankan hitters that scored more than 20 runs against Afghanistan was Chamika Karunaratne. He scored 31 runs off of 38 pitches, contributing to the team’s over 100 runs.
Top Picks – Bowlers
Despite not picking up a wicket in the first game, Maheesh Theekshana has been playing well lately. In 19 T20Is, he has 16 wickets at an average of 29.56, 6.56 economy, and 27 strike rate.
In the match against Afghanistan, Mohammad Saifuddin took just one wicket for 27 runs in just two overs. Also in 30 T20I games, Saifuddin has taken 32 wickets at an average of 26.65.
Top Picks – Wicketkeeper
Anamul Haque Bijoy’s strong performance in the ODI series against Zimbabwe helped him earn a spot in Bangladesh’s team for this competition. In 20 T20Is, he has scored 445 runs at an average of 24.72 and also a strike rate of 116.65.
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for SL vs BAN Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Pathum Nissanka, Anamul Haque, Shakib Al Hasan, Kusal Mendis, Mahamudullah, Dasun Shanaka (C), Mehidy Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana (VC), Taskin Ahmad.
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for SL vs BAN Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Kusal Mendis, Mahmudullah, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Afif Hossain, Shakib Al Hasan (C), Mosaddek Hossain, Wanindu Hasaranga (VC), Dasun Shanaka, Maheesh Theekshana, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman.
SL vs BAN Captain and Vice-Captain choice:
- Captain – Wanindu Hasaranaga
- Vice-captain – Shakib Al Hasan
Today’s Match prediction:
Sri Lanka is expected to win this match.
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