June 8th, 2024 | Venue: Guyana National Stadium, Providence

## ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024: Match 15 Preview – Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh

June 8th, 2024 | Venue: Guyana National Stadium, Providence

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 continues with an intriguing clash between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Match 15. Both teams will be eager to secure their first victory of the tournament and enhance their chances of progressing to the next round.

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka had a disappointing start to the tournament, losing their opening match to South Africa by 5 wickets. Despite a solid performance from their batters, they were unable to defend their total. Captain Dasun Shanaka will need to inspire his team to bounce back and show their true potential.

Bangladesh

Bangladesh also suffered a defeat in their first match, going down to New Zealand by 7 wickets. Their bowling attack struggled to contain the Kiwi batters, and their batsmen were unable to chase down the target. Shakib Al Hasan, the Bangladesh captain, will be looking for a significantly improved performance from his side.

Head-to-Head

Sri Lanka and Bangladesh have met 20 times in T20 Internationals, with Sri Lanka holding a narrow 11-9 advantage. However, Bangladesh have won the last two encounters between the two teams, which will give them some confidence heading into this match.

Betting Tips

Match Winner: Sri Lanka is favored to win this match due to their superior experience and recent form against Bangladesh. However, Bangladesh has shown that they are capable of upsetting stronger teams, so the value may lie in backing them at attractive odds.
Top Batsman: Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka) and Liton Das (Bangladesh) are both in-form batsmen who can be considered for top batsman bets.
Top Bowler: Maheesh Theekshana (Sri Lanka) and Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh) are both skilled bowlers who can trouble the opposition batters.
Total Runs Over/Under: The Guyana National Stadium is known for its high-scoring matches, so the over/under line for total runs is likely to be set high.

Match Prediction

Sri Lanka is likely to start as the favorite for this match, but Bangladesh will be dangerous opponents. If they can improve their bowling performance and put up a competitive total, they have a chance to cause an upset. However, Sri Lanka’s experience and quality should be enough to see them through to victory.

Predicted Winner: Sri Lanka