🏏 Hello Cricket Lovers!
Hope you all are doing great! 🙌 If you’re looking for an in-depth and insightful analysis of the 2nd T20I of the ongoing three-match series between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, you’re absolutely in the right place! In this blog, we’ll cover all the key aspects including:
✅ Pitch Report
✅ Probable Playing XI
✅ 1st T20I Summary
✅ Top Fantasy Picks
✅ Match Prediction
All of this will help you create a winning fantasy team for your Grand League! 🏆 So without any delay, let’s dive into the details!
🏟️ What Happened in the 1st T20I?
In the series opener at Pallekele on July 10, 2025, Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by 7 wickets and took a 1–0 lead. 🦁
Batting first, Bangladesh posted 154/5, powered by a quickfire 38 off 22 balls from Parvez Hossain Emon. However, their middle order struggled, failing to build momentum.
In reply, Sri Lanka got off to a flying start thanks to Pathum Nissanka’s explosive 42 off just 16 balls, and a match-winning 73 off 51 by Kusal Mendis, who was later awarded Player of the Match 🏅. Their 78-run stand in just 28 balls set the tone for an easy chase. Meanwhile, bowlers like Dasun Shanaka and Jeffrey Vandersay kept things tight to keep Bangladesh under control.
🏟️ Pitch Report – Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium
The 2nd T20I will be played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium 🏟️. This venue is known for its balanced surface, offering something for both batters and bowlers.
📊 Pitch Stats from last 5 T20Is:
- 🧮 Average First Innings Score: 150
- ⚡ Total Wickets: 71
- 🌀 Spinners: 40 wickets
- 💨 Pacers: 31 wickets
👉 Key takeaway: Spinners tend to dominate, so include spin all-rounders in your Dream11 team for better chances at winning!
🧾 Probable Playing XI
Let’s look at the expected lineups based on recent form and team strategies 👇
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
- Tanzid Hasan (Bat)
- Parvez Hossain Emon (Bat)
- Litton Das (WK)
- Mohammad Naim (Bat)
- Towhid Hridoy (Bat)
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz (All)
- Soumya Sarkar (All)
- Mohammad Saifuddin (Bowl)
- Taskin Ahmed (Bowl)
- Rishad Hossain (All)
- Tanzim Hasan Sakib (Bowl)
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
- Pathum Nissanka (Bat)
- Kusal Mendis (WK)
- Kusal Perera (WK)
- Avishka Fernando (Bat)
- Charith Asalanka (All)
- Dasun Shanaka (All)
- Chamika Karunaratne (All)
- Maheesh Theekshana (Bowl)
- Jeffrey Vandersay (Bowl)
- Binura Fernando (Bowl)
- Nuwan Thusara (Bowl)
📝 NOTE: Final XI and batting order might change. Always check the official lineups after the toss!
🔮 Match Prediction
This is a must-win game for Bangladesh 🐯, and they’ll come out with full energy. However, chasing under lights in Dambulla can be tricky due to dew.
👉 Toss will play a major role — the team batting second may have an advantage.
🏁 Prediction: Match will be close, but Bangladesh could level the series 1–1 if their top order clicks.
📲 Fantasy Team Guide – Top Picks
🧢 Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:
- Kusal Mendis
- Pathum Nissanka
- Charith Asalanka
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz
- Taskin Ahmed (if Bangladesh bowls first)
🎯 Dark Horses (X-Factor Picks):
- Tanzid Hasan
- Towhid Hridoy
- Rishad Hossain
- Dasun Shanaka
- Avishka Fernando
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