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- Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka 2024 1st T20I Match Prediction, Pitch Report, Playing 11 & Fantasy Tips
Bangladesh will take on Sri Lanka in the 1st T20I of the 3-match series at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet, on Monday (4 March) evening.
Bangladesh have won the last 3 T20I series played at home in 2023, beating England, Ireland, and Afghanistan. The hosts last T20I series was drawn in New Zealand. Most Bangladeshi players have been playing in the Bangladesh Premier League and are in good form. Expect the likes of Litton, Hridoy, Mahmudullah, and Shoriful to play critical roles.
On the other hand, Sri Lanka have won their last 2 T20I series, beating Zimbabwe and Afghanistan at home. Asalanka will captain the side for the first two matches instead of suspended Hasaranga. Nissanka and Kusal Perera are missing out due to injuries. Angelo Matthews has been in good form with both bat and ball.
BAN vs SL 2024 1st T20 Match Details
- Venue: Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet
- Date & Time: Monday, March 4, 2024, at 5:30 PM IST
- Live Streaming: FanCode App
Playing 11 for Today’s Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka 2024 1st T20
Playing 11 for Bangladesh Team
S. Sarkar, L. Das (WK), N. Hossain Shanto (C), T. Hridoy, Mahmudullah, M. Hasan, J. Ali, T. Ahmed, S. Islam, R. Hossain, M. Rahman
Playing 11 for Sri Lanka Team
A. Fernando, Kusal Mendis (WK), S. Samaramwickrama, C. Asalanka (C), A. Mathews, Kamindu Mendis, D. Shanaka, M. Theekshana, M. Pathirana, B. Fernando, A. Dananjaya
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka T20 Head-to-head Record
Sri Lanka and Bangladesh have played 13 times in T20Is, out of which Sri Lanka have won 9 times and Bangladesh have won 2 times. The two teams have played 5 T20Is in Bangladesh, with Sri Lanka winning 4.
Sylhet Stadium Stats
Weather - 28°C, Clear
Pitch - Batting (Good for pacers)
Avg. 1st Innings Score - 149 runs (10 T20Is played)
Toss - Team batting second won 9 times (10 T20Is played)
Top Fantasy Players for Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka 1st T20 2024
Bangladesh Team
| Player | Career T20I Stats |
| L. Das (WK) | 1711 runs |
| Mahmudullah (BAT) | 2122 runs |
| M. Hasan (AR) | 282 runs & 34 wickets |
| S. Islam (BOWL) | 40 wickets |
Sri Lanka Team
| Player | Career T20I Stats |
| K. Mendis (WK) | 1373 runs |
| S. Samarawickrama (WK) | 235 runs |
| A. Matthews (AR) | 1312 runs & 43 wickets |
| M. Pathirana (BOWL) | 8 wickets |
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka 2024 1st T20 Fantasy Team
- Wicketkeepers: Kusal Mendis, L. Das, S. Samarawickrama
- Batters: C. Asalanka, Kamindu Mendis, T. Hridoy, Mahmudullah
- All-rounders: A. Matthews, M. Hasan
- Bowlers: S. Islam, M. Pathirana
- Captain: A. Matthews/M. Pathirana
- Vice Captain: T. Hridoy/S. Islam
HOWZAT Fantasy Team for Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I 2024
NOTE: The Howzat team above is just a suggestion. Also, don’t forget to make changes to your team once the playing 11 is declared before the start of the match. Make your fantasy team and play your first game free on Howzat fantasy cricket app now!
FAQs
What is the record of Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka in T20Is?
Sri Lanka and Bangladesh have faced each other in 13 T20Is. Sri Lanka has won 9 times and Bangladesh has won 4 times.
What is Bangladesh's win record at the Sylhet Stadium?
Bangladesh have played 4 T20Is at the Sylhet International Stadium, winning 2 and losing 2. One of the two losses came against Sri Lanka.
