👋 Hello Cricket Geeks!
Today’s blog is all about the 2nd ODI between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, which is set to take place on 5th July at 2:30 PM IST. We’ll explore everything you need to know — from pitch report, probable playing XI, fantasy team tips, to key insights from the 1st ODI — so you can build the perfect Dream11 Grand League team! 🏆
🔙 Quick Recap: 1st ODI Summary
The series opener was played at Colombo, where Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bat first. Despite losing two early wickets for ducks, Charith Asalanka played a brilliant knock of 106 runs, with good support from Kusal Mendis (45), helping SL reach a total of 244 on a bowler-friendly track.
Bangladesh started strong at 100/1 in 16 overs, but suffered a dramatic collapse, losing 9 wickets for just 67 runs. They were bowled out for 167, falling short by 77 runs.
- Wanindu Hasaranga starred with the ball, picking up 4 wickets, while Kusal Mendis surprisingly chipped in with 3 wickets.
- On the batting front, Tanzid Hasan (62) and Jaker Ali (51) were the only bright spots for Bangladesh.
🧹 In summary: Sri Lanka leads the series 1–0 with a dominant all-round performance.
🏟️ Pitch Report – Colombo
The 2nd ODI will also be played at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo — the same venue as the first match.
📉 Pitch Nature:
- Average 1st innings score (last 5 ODIs): 245 runs
- Total wickets in last 5 matches: 87
- Spinners: 46 wickets
- Pacers: 41 wickets
✅ Fantasy Tip: This pitch supports both pacers and spinners, but spinners have a slight edge, especially in the middle overs. Expect grip and turn as the game progresses. Having spin-bowling all-rounders is a smart move for Grand League teams!
🧾 Probable Playing XI
Sri Lanka:
- P Nissanka (Bat)
- N Madushka (Bat)
- K Mendis (WK)
- Kamindu Mendis (All)
- C Asalanka (All)
- J Liyanage (Bat)
- M Rathnayake (Bowl) / D Wellalage (All)
- W Hasaranga (All)
- M Theekshana (Bowl)
- E Malinga (Bowl)
- A Fernando (Bowl)
🔁 Possible Change: D Wellalage might come in for Rathnayake to strengthen spin.
Bangladesh:
- M Parvez Hossain (Bat)
- T Hasan (Bat)
- N Hossain Shanto (Bat)
- L Das (WK)
- T Hridoy (Bat)
- M Hasan Miraz (All)
- Jaker Ali Anik (WK)
- T Sakib (Bowl) / R Hossain (All)
- T Ahmed (Bowl)
- T Islam (Bowl)
- M Rahman (Bowl)
🔁 Possible Change: Bangladesh might bring in Rishad Hossain, a wrist-spinner, to better utilize the spinning pitch.
🔮 Match Prediction
✅ Toss will play a big role — batting first gives a big advantage on this surface.
📍 Playing in home conditions and carrying momentum, Sri Lanka are favorites to win this match and seal the series 2–0 — unless Bangladesh pulls off something special.
🧠 Fantasy Tips
💎 Top Captaincy/Vice-Captain Picks:
- Kusal Mendis
- Kamindu Mendis
- Charith Asalanka
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- N Hossain Shanto
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz (slightly out of form, but dangerous)
- Taskin Ahmed
🌟 Dark Horses (GL Game Changers):
- P Nissanka
- E Malinga
- Litton Das
🔁 Customize your team based on toss and final XI updates.
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