BAN vs SL Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 2, Asia Cup 2023

Dream11 Fantasy XI tips and guide for the Match 2 of the Asia Cup 2023 between BAN vs SL to be played in Pallekele.
The 16th edition of Asia Cup begins on Wednesday with a match between Pakistan and Nepal in Multan. This tournament will take place jointly in Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The tournament will have its second match in Sri Lanka.
The second game will see a contest in group B between Bangladesh and the host, Sri Lanka. This match will take place on August 31 (Thursday) at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. This is the first game for both teams, and they will look to start the tournament with a win.
BAN vs SL: Match Details
Match: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, Match 2 of the Asia Cup 2023
Match Date: August 31, 2023
Time: 3:00 PM
Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele
BAN vs SL: Head-to-Head: BAN (9) - SL (40)
Overall, these two teams have played a total of 51 matches, and Sri Lanka are miles ahead with 40 wins, Bangladesh have won nine, and two games ended without a result. In the Asia Cup, Sri Lanka have 11 wins as compared to Bangladesh's 2.
BAN vs SL: Weather Report
The weather forecast is not ideal for a cricket match, as there are 80 percent chances of rain. The temperature will be around 29°C with a humidity level of 71 percent and a wind speed of 13 km/h.
BAN vs SL: Pitch Report
The surface at Pallekele Stadium helps spinners a lot. Batting will not be easy on this pitch. Rain will also make the outfield slow, which will end in the bowler's favor. It is a low-scoring ground, and chasing will be hard.
BAN vs SL: Probable XIs
Bangladesh: Towhid Hridoy, Mohammad Naim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Shakib Al Hasan (C), Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shamim Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Charith Asalanka, Kusal Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Dasun Shanaka (C), Dushan Hemantha, Kasun Rajitha, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana
Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 BAN vs SL Dream11:

Wicket-keepers: Mushfiqur Rahim, Kusal Mendis
Batters: Pathum Nissanka, Najmul Hossain Shanto
All-rounders: Shakib Al Hasan, Dhananjaya de Silva, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Dasun Shanaka
Bowlers: Maheesh Theekshana, Shoriful Islam, Kasun Rajitha
Captain First-Choice: Dasun Shanaka || Captain Second-Choice: Najmul Hossain Shanto
Vice-Captain First-Choice: Mehidy Hasan Miraz || Vice-Captain Second-Choice: Kusal Mendis
Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 BAN vs SL Dream11:

Wicket-keepers: Mushfiqur Rahim, Kusal Mendis
Batters: Pathum Nissanka, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Dimuth Karunaratne, Towhid Hridoy
All-rounders: Shakib Al Hasan, Dhananjaya de Silva, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Dasun Shanaka
Bowlers: Maheesh Theekshana
Captain First-Choice: Shakib Al Hasan || Captain Second-Choice: Towhid Hridoy
Vice-Captain First-Choice: Dhananjaya de Silva || Vice-Captain Second-Choice: Dimuth Karunaratne
BAN vs SL: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?
Sri Lanka have dealt with a number of injuries to their key players, including Wanindu Hasaranga. So it might fall in favor of Bangladesh. Bangladesh also lost Litton Das, but we predict a win for them in the game on Thursday.

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