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Sri Lanka will lock horns against Bangladesh in the second game of the Super 4 stage of the ongoing Asia Cup 2023 at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on September 9.
Co-hosts Sri Lanka have performed remarkably well in the group stage, winning their matches against Bangladesh and Afghanistan. On the other hand, Bangladesh suffered a big blow as their star batter Najmul Hossain Shanto, the top scorer of Asia Cup 2023, was ruled out of the remaining tournament due to a hamstring injury and replaced by Litton Das. Bangladesh🅘 lost their first Super 4 game against Pakistan by 7 wickets. Therefore, this will be the must-win match for them to keep 🌼their hopes alive.
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ODI stats and records at R. Premadasa Stadium:
- Total matches: 155
- Matches won batting first: 84
- Matches won bowling first: 61
- Average first Innings scores: 232
- Average second Innings scores: 191
- Highest total recorded: 375/5 (50 Ov) by India vs Sri Lanka
- Lowest total recorded: 78/10 (33.1 Ov) by Sri Lanka Women vs England Women
- Highest score chased: 292/4 (48.3 Ov) by Sri Lanka vs Australia
- Lowest score defended: 170/10 (49.2 Ov) by West Indies Women vs Sri Lanka Women
R Premadasa Stadium Pitch Report
The pit𒁃ch of Premadasa Stadium has a history of being a spin-friendly wicket. As it is a fresh wicket and the boundaries are not wide-ranging, batters can also expect some help when the game progresses. The average first innings score on this ground is 232.
Colombo weather Report
The prospects of the S🥀ri Lanka vs Bangladesh clash, which will be played on Saturday, do not seem 𝓰good as there is 80% chance of precipitation. The humidity level will be 82%, while the wind may blow at a speed of 21 kmph.
SL vs BAN, Probable Playing XIs:
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis (wicket-keeper), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun 🌳Shanaka (captain), Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Matheesha Pathirana
Bangladesh: Mohamm𒅌ad Naim, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Litton Das, Towhid Hridoy, Shakib Al Hasan (captain), Mushfiqur Rahim (wicket-keeper), Shamim Hossain, Afif Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur🎐 Rahman
