The BAN vs SL series continues with the three-match ODI series after the T20I series. Sri Lanka won the T20I series 2-1 and are now looking to win the ODI series as well. The first ODI will be played in Chattogram on March 13.
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have played 54 ODI matches, with Lanka winning 42 matches and Bangladesh 10. However, Bangladesh has won three of the last five ODIs. The ODI series will renew the rivalry.
Team analysis
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka will be led by Kusal Mendia in the ODI series. He won his first ODI series as skipper against Afghanistan. The rest of the ODI team is expected to remain largely the same. Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana will be the key players along with Mathesha Pathirana and Dilshan Madushanka. Pathum Nissanka missed the T20I series due to injury, while Kusal Perera due to a respiratory infection.
Bangladesh
Najmul Hossain Shanton will continue to lead Bangladesh in the ODI series. He was disappointed with how the Bangladesh batsmen succumbed to the moving ball in the deciding T20I in Sylhet. Shakib Al Hasan remains away from the team. Tamim Iqbal has also not been part of the team since the ODI World Cup. In many ways, the team is in transition with only Mahmudullah and Mushfiqur Rahim being part of the fairly young ODI team.
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Key factors
Field conditions
17 of the 28 ODI games were won by the chasing team. The average score in the first innings is 223. However, the highest score recorded batting first is 409/8 by India against Bangladesh in December 2022. The pitch will be batting friendly and the spinners are expected to have more say than the closers in the second. half.
Form and fitness
Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Perera missed the ODI series due to different reasons. Nissanka was injured while Perera had an eye infection. There are no concerns about injuries in the Bangladesh camp. However, they miss players like Shakib and Tamim, who are not part of the current team.
Form-wise, Sri Lanka are better positioned after their recent T20I series win. As stated earlier, the Bangladesh captain regretted not countering the moving ball in the final T0wi when Nuwan Untilara took a fife.
Tactical insight
The two captains should learn from the recent T20I series. Najmul Hossain Shanto regretted not batting well and his batsmen will have to be careful with the Lankan spinners. This is the first time Kusal Mendia will lead against Bangladesh.
Recent records of the place (Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram)
STATISTICS – ODI
Total matches 28
Matches won by hitting the first 11
Bowling matches won first 17
Average score for 1st Inns 223
Average score for 2nd Inns 184
Highest recorded total 409/8 (50 Ov) by IND vs BAN
Lowest total on record 44/10 (24.5 Ov) by ZIM vs BAN
Highest score pursued 288/3 (42.1 Ov) by BAN vs ZIM
Lowest score defended 169/9 (43 Ov) by BAN vs AFG
Who will score the most runs for Sri Lanka: Angelo Mathews / Charith Asalanka
Who will take the most wickets for Sri Lanka: Matheesha Pathirana / Maheesh Theekshana
Who will score the most runs for Bangladesh: Najmul Hossain Shanto / Towhid Hridoy
Who will take the most wickets for Bangladesh: Mustafizur Rahman / Taijul Islam
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Sri Lanka will be the more confident of the two teams after the recent victory in the T20I series. They will have an advantage heading into the first ODI. Sri Lanka has won 42 of the 54 ODIs against Bangladesh. These last just 10.
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