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Toss Winner - Sri Lanka won the toss and choose to bowl first
Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka by 83 runs
Bangladesh's challenge to avoid a seventh consecutive T20i loss
Sri Lanka to win
| Tournament: | Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka, 2025 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium, Dambulla, Sri Lanka |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 26.8°C|Partly Cloudy |
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It is the 2nd game in the three-match series, and the Sri Lankans will look for a series win as the Bangladeshis aim for a comeback and level the series. It was a clinical performance from the Sri Lankans as they won by 7 wickets. The side will look to build on this momentum and grab another series win at home. The Bangladeshis must fight hard to win this game and keep the series alive.
The Sri Lankans have dominated the Bangladeshis in this series. Barring the one loss in the ODIs, they have dominated the visitors in all other games. The top order has performed well, and it will make the side confident. Bangladesh will face immense pressure in this contest, and it will be interesting to see if they can win here and go into the series decider with momentum on their side.
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Charith Asalanka will be proud of his team's efforts in the last game. It was a clinical show from the bowlers and then the batsmen as they rode to a convincing win. The batting lineup has done well in recent games, and the side will look to build on it. They have gotten under the skin of the Bangladeshis and shall look to capitalize on it.
Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis added 78 runs for the first wicket in the last game, and the team expects a similar start. Kusal Perera, Avishka Fernando, and Charith Asalanka make up a strong middle order, and the side would like to see them build partnerships. Dasun Shanaka and Chamika Karunaratne have good hitting abilities and make the batting lineup formidable.
The side will need a good start in this game from Nuwan Thushara and Chamika Karunaratne as they look to trouble Bangladesh's out-of-form top order. Binura Fernando and Maheesh Theekshana did well in the last game and shall look to repeat the same magic. The side will also expect a good show in the supporting role from Dasun Shanaka and Jeffrey Vandersay.
Kusal Mendis Total Runs Over 24.5 1.83
Kusal Mendis scored a match-winning half-century in the 1st T20I, where he smashed an unbeaten 73 runs off 51 balls, guiding the Lankan team to a 1-0 series lead. He has a very good record against Bangladesh in T20Is, having scored 515 runs in 10 matches at an average of 51.5. Given his current form, we back Mendis to score over 24 runs in this fixture.
Pathum Nissanka Total Runs Over 24.5 1.83
Pathum Nissanka has scored 266 runs in 8 matches at Dambulla, averaging 33.25 runs per match. He scored 42 runs off 16 balls in the last match and is coming into this contest on the back of some really good form. We back Nissanka to play another blinding knock, provide his team with a solid start, and predict him to score over 24 runs in the 2nd T20I.
Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Avishka Fernando, Dasun Shanaka, Chamika Karunaratne, Jeffrey Vandersay, Maheesh Theekshana, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara
Binura Fernando, Chamika Karunaratne, Kusal Perera, Dasun Shanaka, Avishka Fernando, Jeffrey Vandersay, Nuwan Thushara, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Maheesh Theekshana
It has been a nightmarish tour for the Bangladeshis, where they have struggled in all formats. Litton Das will look to get the team out of this slumber and play aggressively to level the series. The batting lineup hasn't lived up to the expectations on this tour. Das would expect a strong show from his batters in this must-win game.
Tanzid Hasan and Parvez Hossain Emon must lay a strong platform as the Sri Lankan bowlers will test them. Litton Das is the best batter in the team, and he must add runs in the middle order with Mohammad Naim and Towhid Hridoy. Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Shamim Hossain add to the side's batting firepower and must deliver the goods.
Taskin Ahmed struggled in the last game with the new ball. The side needs him to strike early in the game alongside Mohammad Saifuddin to create a chance for the side. Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Mehidy Hasan Miraz must use the conditions well in the middle overs. Shamim Hossain and Rishad Hossain will look to do well in the supporting role.
Bangladesh 1st 6 Overs Score Over 47.5 1.80
Bangladesh has, on average, scored 50 runs in the first 6 overs in their last four matches. Their opening pair of Tanzid Hasan and Parvez Hossain Emon have been in good form recently, and we back them to have another solid opening stand in the 2nd T20I and score over 47 runs in the first 6 overs.
Litton Das (c & wk), Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Mohammad Naim, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mohammad Saifuddin, Taskin Ahmed
Mohammad Saifuddin, Litton Das, Parvez Hossain Emon, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz
We would see overcast skies over Dambulla. It will be a flat surface where batsmen can play their strokes freely. There is little margin of error for the bowlers on this track. The average first-innings score is 162 runs, and the team that bats first in the game shall need 180 runs on the board to feel safe.
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
Average Turn
Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium is a good hunting ground for the batsmen, and they enjoy the true bounce and pace on the surface, coupled with the fast outfield. Spinners do well at this venue as the wicket assists them. Fast bowlers must use their variations as the wicket has little to offer.
Total Match Score Under 332.5 1.92
The average total match score in the 8 T20I matches played at Dambulla is 307 runs. The average 1st innings score is 163 runs, but the average 2nd innings score is even lower 144 runs. Teams batting second find it hard to score runs. Both teams boast a strong bowling lineups and like the 1st T20I, we predict another moderate scoring game and the total match score to be under 333 runs.
Sri Lanka to win the coin toss 1.90
We back Sri Lanka to win the coin toss in the 2nd T20I match against Bangladesh at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium.
In the last five games at this venue, the side chasing has won three times. Chasing scores is always easy in Sri Lanka, as the wickets stay true throughout the game. Hence, the captains will not hesitate to bowl first on this wicket and aim at restricting the opposition to a small total.
Bangladesh has failed to strike form on this tour. The batting lineup has been unimpressive, and they must break into form to have a chance against the hosts. The Sri Lankans have their batsmen in good form and the right bowling combination for this surface. Going by the current form of the two teams, we expect the Sri Lankans to win this game.
Sri Lanka to win
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