👋 Hello Cricket Geeks!
Hope you’re all doing great! 🙌 If you’re searching for a detailed breakdown of the 1st T20 International between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, then you’re in the right place! 🏆 In this blog, we’ll explore everything you need to build the best fantasy team, including:
✅ Pitch report
✅ Probable Playing XIs
✅ ODI series review
✅ Key performers from the ODI series
✅ Fantasy tips and predictions
… and much more! 🎯
🗓 Match Date: 10th July
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM IST
🏟 Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Sri Lanka
📌 What Happened in the ODI Series?
The recently concluded three-match ODI series between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh was full of drama, twists, and exceptional individual performances. 🎢
🏏 Sri Lanka drew first blood in Colombo, courtesy of a masterclass from Charith Asalanka and a brilliant spell from Wanindu Hasaranga. But Bangladesh bounced back in the 2nd ODI, levelling the series 1–1 with Parvez Hossain Emon’s gritty fifty and Tanvir Islam’s five-wicket haul stealing the show. 🔥
⚔️ The series decider in Pallekele turned into a nail-biter, but Sri Lanka kept their cool to win the game and the series 2–1. Kusal Mendis played a true captain’s knock, and the Lankan bowlers delivered under pressure to seal a memorable victory.
🌟 Top Performers – SL vs BAN ODI Series
| 🏏 Team | 👤 Player | 🔥 Runs Scored | 🎯 Wickets Taken |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | Kusal Mendis | 225 | – |
| Charith Asalanka | ~90 (incl. 58) | – | |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | – | 9 | |
| Asitha Fernando | – | 6 | |
| 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | Parvez Hossain Emon | 108 | – |
| Tanzid Hasan Sakib | – | 6 | |
| Tanvir Islam | – | 7 | |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz | ~50+ | 2 |
🏟 Pitch Report – Pallekele International Stadium
The pitch at Pallekele is known for its batting-friendly conditions, with an average first innings score of 168 in the last 5 T20 matches. 🏏
However, it also offers significant help to spinners, especially as the game progresses. In recent T20s played here:
- 🌀 Spinners took 39 wickets
- ⚡ Pacers managed 28 wickets
➡️ So, picking spin all-rounders and death-over specialists can make a huge difference in your fantasy team!
🧾 Probable Playing XI – 1st T20I
⚠️ Note: Final playing XI and batting order may change post-toss.
Sri Lanka:
- P Nissanka (Bat)
- Kusal Mendis (WK)
- Kusal Perera (WK)
- Avishka Fernando (Bat)
- Charith Asalanka (All)
- Kamindu Mendis (All)
- Dunith Wellalage (All)
- Wanindu Hasaranga (All)
- Maheesh Theekshana (Bowl)
- Matheesha Pathirana (Bowl)
- Binura Fernando (Bowl)
Bangladesh:
- Tanzid Hasan (Bat)
- Parvez Hossain Emon (Bat)
- Litton Das (WK)
- Towhid Hridoy (Bat)
- Shamim Hossain (All)
- Jaker Ali (WK)
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz (All)
- Rishad Hossain (All)
- Tanzim Hasan Sakib (Bowl)
- Taskin Ahmed (Bowl)
- Mustafizur Rahman (Bowl)
🔮 Match Prediction – Who Will Win?
Sri Lanka has momentum from the ODI series win, and they’ll carry that confidence into the T20Is. However, T20 is unpredictable—one explosive knock or game-changing spell can flip the match. 💥
💡 Winning Tip: The team that bats first will have a better chance on this spin-friendly surface. Slight edge to Sri Lanka, but don’t count Bangladesh out!
🔝 Top Picks for Captain/Vice-Captain:
- Charith Asalanka
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Kusal Mendis
- Pathum Nissanka
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz
- Taskin Ahmed
- Matheesha Pathirana
🎯 Dark Horse Picks:
- Parvez Hossain Emon
- Litton Das
- Kusal Perera
- Mustafizur Rahman
- Tanzim Hasan Sakib
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