BAN vs SL: Dream11 Prediction Match 1st Test, Sri Lanka tour of Bangladesh 2024

Sri Lanka won the T20 series and Bangladesh won the ODI series. Now it is time for a test series between these two teams.

BAN vs SL: Dream11 Prediction Match 1st Test, Sri Lanka tour of Bangladesh 2024 (Image Source: Google)

Sri Lanka's tour of Bangladesh is becoming more exciting, with both teams winning one series each. Sri Lanka won the T20 series, and Bangladesh won the ODI series. The most important thing was the way both teams celebrated after the series win.

Now these two teams will lock horns in the two-match test series. The first test is scheduled to start on Friday at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium at 9:30 a.m. This series is part of the ongoing World Test Championship. Moreover, the rivalry between the two teams is cooking between them.

BAN vs SL: Match Details

• Date: 22 March, 2024 (Friday)
• Time: 09:30 am I.S.T.
• Venue: Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet 

BAN vs SL: Live Streaming Details

There is no direct option to watch test series between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka live on cable TV networks. But you can watch the first test on the FanCode mobile app or website which requires a paid membership.

BAN vs SL: Head-to-Head

Sri Lanka have always dominated Bangladesh in the longest format. These two sides have played a total of 24 test matches so far. Sri Lanka have won 18, Bangladesh have only won one, and five have ended in draws.

BAN vs SL: Pitch Report

The pitch in Sylhet has always helped spinners. The ball will start turning from Day 1, and it will not be easy to bat here. Hence, the chase in the fourth inning will be difficult if you win the toss and bat first.

BAN vs SL: Predicted XIs

Bangladesh: Zakir Hasan, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Shadnam Islam, Mominul Haque, Shahadat Hossain, Liton Das (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shoriful Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Taijul Islam

Sri Lanka: Dimuth Karunaratne, Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Sadeera Samarawickrama (wk), Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Ramesh Mendis, Chamika Gunasekara, Vishwa Fernando, Prabath Jayasuriya

BAN vs SL: Dream11 Picks

• Wicket-keeper: Kusal Mendis
• Batters: Angelo Mathews, Dimuth Karunaratne, M Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto
• All-rounders: Mehidy Hasan Miraz (captain) Remesh Mendis, D de Silva (vice captain)
• Bowlers: S Islam, T Islam, Prabath Jayasuriya

Dream11 Prediction: Sri Lanka have the squad that can do well with the bat and the ball in these conditions. Hence, we predict them to beat Bangladesh in the first test.