Asia Cup 2022, Match 5- Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Preview: Probable Playing XI, Live Streaming, Pitch Report

Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will lock horns in the fifth game of the ongoing Asia Cup 2022. The equation is very clear for both teams- win and advance to the next round or lose and return home. The Lankan Lions would be relieved to see this equation. After all, they have the lowest net run rate (-5.176) among six teams in the tournament. They needed Afghanistan to beat Bangladesh so that Dasun Shanaka's men didn't have to think about the NRR.

And now, they can easily focus on winning the game and getting two points. Talking about the Bangla Tigers, they lost to Afghanistan in their first game just like Sri Lanka did. Now, the Shakib Al Hasan-led side need to win to advance to the Super Four round. It will be an interesting clash to watch as both teams' fates lie in their hands.

Team News

Sri Lanka

The hosts had a nightmarish start to their tournament as they lost to Afghanistan in their first game. For the most part of the game, they were never really in it. The Lions were outplayed across all departments of the game. The team needs to pull up their socks to advance to the next round. Talking about their playing XI, they might not make any change given the kind of squad they have.

Probable Playing XI: Danushka Gunathilaka, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Charitha Asalanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Matheesha Pathirana

Bangladesh

Talking about the Green Brigade, they were also the victims of the Mohammad Nabi-led side's rampage. Now, they would like to forget their previous game and focus on beating the five-time winners (Sri Lanka). The three-time finalists would love to ensure their place in the Super Four as they were the finalists in the last two editions.

Probable Playing XI: Mohammad Naim, Anamul Haque, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Afif Hossain, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah, Mosaddek Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman

Match Details

Asia Cup 2022, Match 5, Group B, Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh

Date & Time – Thursday, 1^st September 2022, 7:30 PM(IST)

Venue – Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Live Broadcast and Streaming – The game can be watched live on the Star Sports Network while the live streaming will be available on Hotstar.

Pitch Report

Talking about the wicket, it has assisted pacers in the first two games played here. Till then, one more game between India and Hong Kong will be played. This means that there is a high chance that the behavior of the wicket might change. Fans might expect a belter.