ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 - 15th Match - Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh
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Cricket Match Predictions: ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 - 15th Match - Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh - June 8th
Here are the Fantasy Cricket Predictions and Betting Tips for the 15th match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. The match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will be played on June 8th at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Texas.
LIVE SCORES - Match 15- Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh (Grand Prairie Stadium, Texas)
Current Form Sri Lanka:
Sri Lanka are currently placed at the 4th position in Group D points table with 1 loss to their credit.
The top run scorer for Sri Lanka in the competition is Kusal Mendis with 19 runs to his name.
The top wicket taker for Sri Lanka in the competition is Wanindu Hasaranga with 2 scalps under his belt.
Sri Lanka have lost their first match of the World Cup comprehensively against South Africa by 6 wickets.
Sri Lanka batted first and they were bowled out for a small total of 77. They lost the in-form batter Pathum Nissanka quite early. Post his dismissal, the run rate couldn't quite pick up and Sri Lanka kept losing wickets in regular succession. Anrich Nortje bowled exceptionally well and picked up 4 wickets for 7 runs as he helped South Africa wrap the opposition innings for 77.
During the chase, South Africa lost Reeza Hendricks and Aiden Markram early on. Quinton de Kock played a sensible knock of 20 runs to help South Africa get over the line with 6 wickets in hand.
Current Form Bangladesh:
Bangladesh are currently placed at the 9th position on ICC Men's T20 Team Rankings with a rating of 226.
Bangladesh are in terrible form in T20I cricket. They have recently lost a 3 match T20I series against USA by 2-1.
Towhid Hridoy, Tanzid Hasan and Mustafizur Rahman are looking in fine touch but the other players are out of form.
Bangladesh will have to bring their A game to the table in order to challenge it's opponents in the World Cup.
Players to look out for:
1. Towhid Hridoy - He is in great form currently. Hridoy has been quite consistent for his team and will play an important role with the bat for Bangladesh in the upcoming matches.
2. Mustafizur Rahman - He looked in fine touch in the Indian Premier League and also the recently concluded T20I series against USA. If Rahman gets going in the tournament, Bangladesh will fancy their chances to reach the Super 8's.
Let’s have a look at the squads:
Bangladesh
Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Taskin Ahmed, Litton Das, Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Shakib Al Hasan, Tawhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah Riyad, Jaker Ali Anik, Tanvir Islam, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib.
Sri Lanka
Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Charith Asalanka (vc), Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Kamindu Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Dhananjaya De Silva, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana, and Dilshan Madushanka. Reserves: Asitha Fernando, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, and Janith Liyanage.
Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - Preplay
Who will win the toss? – Sri Lanka
Who will win?- Sri Lanka
Top Batter (Runs Scored) - Towhid Hridoy (Bangladesh), Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka)
Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Mustafizur Rahman (Bangladesh), Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka)
Most Sixes – Towhid Hridoy (Bangladesh), Charith Asalanka (Sri Lanka)
Player of the Match- Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka)
Team Scores Batting first – Sri Lanka 145+, Bangladesh 135+
Match Handicap: Sri Lanka
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