Bangladesh Playing 11 vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup 2023, 2nd Match

Bangladesh Playing 11 vs Sri Lanka Today Match: The second match of the Asia Cup 2023 took place between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Today’s BAN vs SL Asia Cup match was held at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele. The Asia Cup’s second match began at 3:30 PM. Shakib Al Hasan led the Bangladesh team, while Dasun Shanaka led Sri Lanka. In this Article, we will talk about Bangladesh Playing 11 vs Sri Lanka in Asia Cup 2023.

BAN vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2023 Match Details

Particulars	Details
Tournament	Asia Cup 2023
BAN vs SL Asia Cup 2023 Date	31 August 2023, Thursday
Bangladesh Captain	Shakib Al Hasan
Sri Lanka Captain	Dasun Shanaka
BAN vs SL Asia Cup 2023 Venue	Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele
BAN vs SL Asia Cup 2023 Live Channel	Star Sports Network Channels and Disney+Hotstar
Match Time	2:00 PM

Asia Cup 2023: Bangladesh Playing 11 vs Sri Lanka

Najmul Hossain Shanto, Naim Sheikh, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (WK), Afif Hossain, Shakib Al Hasan (C), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Taskin Ahmed.

Bangladesh Opening Batsman vs Sri Lanka in Aisa Cup 2023

Najmul Hossain Shanto and Naim Sheikh are the Openers for Bangladesh in Asia Cup 2023 match against Sri Lanka.

Najmul Hossain Shanto

Najmul Hossain Shanto is likely to be an additional opening choice for Bangladesh in the BAN vs SL match. Shanto’s performance this year has been truly impressive. Across 12 ODIs, he has accumulated a total of 429 runs. With an average of 39.0, this left-handed batsman has achieved both a century and three half-centuries in ODIs during this year.

Naim Sheikh

As Litton Das won’t be available for Bangladesh’s first match in Asia Cup 2023, Mohammad Naim could step up as an opening player. This left-handed batter participated in 2 ODIs this year, managing to score just 9 runs. Nonetheless, Bangladesh has limited choices when it comes to openers.

Bangladesh Batsman vs Sri Lanka in Aisa Cup 2023

Towhid Hridoy

Towhid Hridoy has the potential to take the one-down batting position. This right-handed batsman participated in 9 ODIs this year and displayed an outstanding batting performance. Hridoy accumulated an impressive 338 runs with an average exceeding 48. He also score three half-centuries during this time.

Mushfiqur Rahim (WK)

Mushfiqur Rahim is likely to take on the role of wicketkeeper and middle-order batsman for Bangladesh in the upcoming match. Rahim stands out as Bangladesh’s top-performing batsman in ODIs this year. Across 12 matches, the right-handed batter has amassed an impressive 446 runs, achieving 3 fifties and 1 century along the way.

Afif Hossain

Afif Hossain is another possible middle-order batsman for the team. He has only scored 51 runs in 6 ODIs this year, so he has struggled to score runs with the bat. However, he has a decent experience of 28 ODI games for Bangladesh.

Bangladesh All Rounders vs Sri Lanka in Aisa Cup 2023

Shakib Al Hasan (C)

Shakib Al Hasan is the Bangladesh captain in Asia Cup 2023, and will lead the team in the BAN vs SL match. As an all-rounder this year, the left-handed player has delivered an impressive performance. Hasan has taken part in 11 ODIs, achieving 376 runs with 3 half-centuries. Additionally, his skills as a left-arm spinner have earned him 11 wickets.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz

Mehidy Hasan Miraz is a right-handed batsman and right-arm off-spinner who has scored 132 runs and taken 9 wickets in 10 ODIs this year. He is an all-rounder who can contribute with both bat and ball.

Bangladesh Bowlers vs Sri Lanka in Aisa Cup 2023

Nasum Ahmed

Nasum Ahmed is a left-arm spinner who has taken 8 wickets in 7 ODIs at an average of 22.75. He is a contender to be a spinner for the team in the match against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup 2023.

Mustafizur Rahman

Mustafizur Rahman, the most experienced left-arm pacer for Bangladesh, is expected to be another pacer for the team in the BAN vs SL encounter. He has taken 7 wickets in 7 ODIs this year.

Shoriful Islam

Shoriful Islam is a left-arm pacer with a decent experience in ODIs, having picked up 26 wickets in 17 matches. He has had a good start to the year, picking up 7 wickets in 3 matches at an average of 17.85. He could be another option for the Bangladesh team in the upcoming Asia Cup.

Taskin Ahmed

Taskin Ahmed, the right-arm pacer who has taken 12 wickets in 7 ODIs this year at an average of 15.16, will be one of the pacers for Bangladesh in the Asia Cup 2023 opening match.