first t 20 will be held at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium

2024.03.04

Bangladesh will play Sri Lanka in the first T20I of a three-match series, which will kick off an exciting multi-format match between the two powerful cricketing nations. The match is scheduled to take place at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on March 4.

Having just won a series against Afghanistan, Sri Lanka is keen to continue their winning streak, but they will be without their regular captain, Wanindu Hasaranga, who has been handed a two-match suspension for collecting five demerit points in a 24-month period. Wanindu Hasaranga will miss the match, so vice-captain Charith Asalanka will take on the captaincy for the Islanders.

On the other hand, Bangladesh comes into the series with significant knowledge that they want to use in the home leg after a T20I series against New Zealand ended in a tie. Najmul Hossain Shanto, the team’s recently named captain, will lead them as they aim to leave their imprint in the forthcoming match.
First T20I, Sri Lanka trip of Bangladesh in 2024

The Sylhet International Cricket Stadium’s cricket surface is very bowler-friendly early in the game. Batters must overcome a great obstacle in order to adjust to the harsh environment. Nevertheless, the pitch usually changes as the game goes into the second inning, providing a more even playing field for hitters and bowlers. As a result, the captain of the team that wins the toss may decide to field first in order to capitalize on the first difficult circumstances.

Squads:

Bangladesh: Soumya Sarkar, Litton Das (wk), Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Mohammad Naim, Anamul Haque, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Rishad Hossain, Jaker Ali, Taijul Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib

Sri Lanka: Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Niroshan Dickwella, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Angelo Mathews, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana, Dilshan Madushanka, Jeffrey Vandersay, Dasun Shanaka, Akila Dananjaya, Binura Fernando, Kamindu Mendis

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