Hello guys,
In today’s blog, we will talk about the second Test match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. This is the final match of the 2-match Test series hosted by Sri Lanka. The first Test ended in a draw, as both teams piled up huge scores and no result could be achieved.
📝 Recap of the 1st Test Match
The first Test was played at Galle International Stadium, where batters dominated throughout. Both teams scored close to 500 runs in their first innings.
- Najmul Hossain Shanto was the star for Bangladesh, scoring *centuries in both innings (148 & 125*).
- 🧤 Mushfiqur Rahim added an important 163-run knock in the first innings.
- For Sri Lanka, Pathum Nissanka scored a brilliant 187, narrowly missing his double hundred.
- Among the bowlers:
- Asitha Fernando picked 4 wickets for Sri Lanka.
- Nayeem Hasan got a fifer for Bangladesh.
🏟️ Pitch Report – 2nd Test
The second Test will be played at Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo.
- Average innings score: 270 runs
- Despite being a spinner-friendly surface, pacers have taken more wickets here.
- Out of 124 wickets in the last few matches:
- Pacers: 72 wickets
- Spinners: 52 wickets
- Out of 124 wickets in the last few matches:
💡 Tip: Pick more all-rounders and bowlers in your fantasy team. This pitch rewards balanced lineups
Probable Playing XI – Sri Lanka
| Player | Role | Avg. Fantasy Points/Match |
|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka | Batter | 353 |
| L Udara (WK) | Batter | 86 |
| Dinesh Chandimal (WK) | Batter | 88 |
| Kusal Mendis | All-Rounder | 157 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | All-Rounder | 69 |
| Kamindu Mendis (WK) | All-Rounder | 65 |
| Akila Dananjaya | All-Rounder | Didn’t play 1st match |
| Dunith Wellalage | All-Rounder | Didn’t play 1st match |
| T. Ratnayake | Bowler | 144 |
| P. Jayasuriya | Bowler | 43 |
| A. Fernando | Bowler | 104 |
Probable Playing XI – Bangladesh
| Player | Role | Avg. Fantasy Points/Match |
|---|---|---|
| Shadman Islam | Batter | 146 |
| Anamul Haque | Batter | 4 |
| Mominul Haque | All-Rounder | 101 |
| Najmul Hossain Shanto | Batter | 445 |
| Mushfiqur Rahim (WK) | Batter | 296 |
| Litton Das (WK) | Batter | 203 |
| Jaker Ali Anik (WK) | Batter | 18 |
| Nayeem Hasan | All-Rounder | 170 |
| Taijul Islam | Bowler | 110 |
| Hasan Mahmud | Bowler | 91 |
| Nahid Rana | Bowler | 4 |
📌 Note: These fantasy points are based on Dream11 scoring system. Scoring system may vary on other Fantasy apps.
🔁 Possible Changes
- Sri Lanka: With Angelo Mathews retiring, expect Dunith Wellalage or Akila Dananjaya to be included.
- Bangladesh: Might replace Nahid Rana with Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who offers more with the bat and ball.
💭 Match Prediction
This match is expected to be closely contested, but unlike the first Test, a result is likely this time.
🏆 Prediction: Sri Lanka has a better chance of winning.
🔥 Top Fantasy Picks (Captain/Vice-Captain Options)
🥇 Pathum Nissanka
🥈 Najmul Hossain Shanto
🥉 Mehidy Hasan Miraz (if he plays)
🏅 Kusal Mendis
🌟 Key Dark Horses (Underrated Picks)
Dinesh Chandimal
Kamindu Mendis
Taijul Islam
Hasan Mahmud
P. Jayasuriya
🧠 Team Suggestions
Team 1 – Safe team (can be used as a base team)
Team 2 – Grand League team (with differential picks)
