Asia Cup, 2023: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, Preview

The second match of the Asia Cup 2023 will be played between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, and we anticipate a thrilling match. Bangladesh lost the most recent ODI series against Afghanistan at home and will attempt to recoup its losses under an experienced captain. Despite having a number of ailments before the competition, Sri Lanka will attempt to capitalize on playing at home and secure its first points in this contest. 

In ODI, Bangladesh has a dismal record versus Sri Lanka; in the Asia Cup, it is much worse. The fact that they have only twice defeated the Lankans in the Asia Cup will be on the players' minds. Although Sri Lanka is currently batting injured, they may play at home. 

Although Shakib Al Hasan may not be eager to consider his team's place in this Asia Cup, performances will undoubtedly be important. Even though the World Cup will be played in climates quite similar to these, these matches serve as the opening act of an extremely competitive Asian pool. Although Sri Lanka may have easily made it through the World Cup qualifying rounds, they will have a far greater struggle here.

Additionally, Bangladesh will be conscious that needing to qualify for a World Cup has its own weight, especially given their past. The fact that they defeated Sri Lanka in a bilateral series for the first time the last time they faced them would only boost their self-confidence.

Bangladesh, on the other hand, will be attempting to leave the shadow cast by its veterans, on whom they have historically relied too much. Thankfully, there are a number of fresh names to stake a claim. The Asia Cup squad includes five players from the winning Under-19 World Cup squad, and how Bangladesh handles their development might make or break their prospects.

Date & Time : Aug 31, 03:00 PM LOCAL, 3:00 PM IST

Venue : Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele

Pitch Report: At the start of the game, thunderstorms are expected. Expect more of the same this time around. The Pallekele playing grounds frequently offer something for both bowlers and hitters. Ibrahim Zadran scored 162 in the final ODI played here, Rashid Khan claimed four wickets, while Kasun Rajitha finished with 3 for 60.

Squads Nepal Squad: Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh(w), Bhim Sharki, Rohit Paudel(c), Kushal Malla, Dipendra Singh Airee, Gulsan Jha, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Rajbanshi, Sundeep Jora, Pratis GC, Arjun Saud, Mousom Dhakal, Kishore Mahato, Aarif Sheikh

Pakistan Squad: Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam(c), Mohammad Rizwan(w), Agha Salman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Tayyab Tahir, Abdullah Shafique, Usama Mir

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