BAN vs SL: Check our Fantasy Cricket Prediction, Tips, Playing Team Picks for 3rd T20I on March 9th

Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will face off against each other in the deciding 3rd T20I on Saturday. Bangladesh pulled off a sensational chase in the 2nd T20I by 8 wickets to level the series 1-1. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka will be disappointed as they didn’t score enough runs on the board.

Sri Lanka Team Practice at Sylhet#BCB #Cricket #BANvSL #T20series #Practice pic.twitter.com/weIsdIVLeJ

— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) March 8, 2024

Match Details:

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I

Venue: Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet

Date & Time: March 9th at 2:30 PM IST and 3:00 PM Local Time

Live Streaming: FanCode

What is the Pitch Report for BAN vs SL, 3rd T20I?

It’s an ideal wicket for the batters to score heaps of runs which doesn’t offer much swing and turn. By looking at the last two matches played here, the wicket will stay the same till the end. Shortball tactics will work on this surface.

Recent form:

Bangladesh: Won, Lost, Lost, NR, Won

Sri Lanka: Lost, Won, Lost, Won, Won

BAN vs SL, 3rd T20I Probable Winners:

Sri Lanka are expected to win this match.

What is the Expected, Probable Playing XIs for BAN vs SL, 3rd T20I?

Bangladesh

Liton Das (wk), Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman

Sri Lanka

Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Angelo Matthews, Dasun Shanaka, Maheesh Theekshana, Binura Fernando, Matheesha Pathirana, Dilshan Madushanka / Nuwan Thushara

Dutch-Bangla Bank Bangladesh ???? Sri Lanka T20i Series 2024

Dutch-Bangla Bank Player of the Match | 2nd T20iNajmul Hossain Shanto (Bangladesh) | 53* (38)

Details ????: https://t.co/T8LrzlQehy#BCB | #Cricket | #BANvSL pic.twitter.com/KJjEMJXdBs — Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) March 6, 2024

Injury Updates:

Currently, players from both squads are doing well, it will be added when there is an update.

What are the Fantasy Cricket Top Picks, Players for BAN vs SL, 3rd T20I?

Top Pick – Batter

Najmul Hossain Shanto scored a long-awaited half-century after close to one year and 11 T20I innings, leading Bangladesh to Victory with a sublime 53* runs in the 2nd T20I.

Top Pick – All-Rounder

Wanindu Hasaranga was adjudged the Player of the Series in the home T20Is against Afghanistan last month, where he made 102 runs and picked up 4 wickets in 3 matches.

Top Pick – Bowler

Matheesha Pathirana is good at breaking partnerships and has picked up 3 wickets in 2 matches in the series with the best figures of 2 for 28.

Avishka Fernando gets the 'Orange Cap' ????

Avishka Fernando was awarded the 'Orange Cap and the Gold Coin' by Head Coach Chris Silverwood for his fielding efforts in the 2nd T20I. #BANvSL pic.twitter.com/iYcjm1ud78 — Sri Lanka Cricket ???????? (@OfficialSLC) March 6, 2024

Top Pick – Wicketkeeper

Kusal Mendis likes to attack in the powerplay and has been successful in the series so far. In 2 matches in the tournament, he made 95 runs at a strike rate of 163.79 with the highest score of 59.

X-Factor:

Charith Asalanka possesses a strong technique to clear the fence effortlessly as he has hit 9 sixes in 2 matches in this series and accumulated 72 runs at a strike rate of 205.71.

644 sixes at the ICC Men’s @cricketworldcup 2023 ????

Who hit the biggest? ????

The second @aramco Power Performances focuses on these big hits and the incredible data behind it ????️ pic.twitter.com/rLK6SPa4RT — ICC (@ICC) March 8, 2024

What are the Fantasy Suggested teams for BAN vs SL, 3rd T20I?

1. Liton Das, Kusal Mendis, Jaker Ali, Mahmudullah, Najmul Hossain Shanto (vc), Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Angelo Matthews, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Taskin Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana

2. Kusal Mendis (c), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Charith Asalanka, Towhid Hridoy, Dasun Shanaka, Soumya Sarkar, Mahedi Hasan, Wanindu Hasaranga, Shoriful Islam, Matheesha Pathirana (vc)

Afghanistan batter Noor Ali Zadran has announced his retirement from international cricket ????https://t.co/iDXftnzHt2 — ICC (@ICC) March 8, 2024

Pre-Match Analysis:

An excellent all-round demonstration from the hosts Bangladesh provided them 8 wicket win in the 2nd T20I and the series is leveled at 1-1. Their bowlers who were taken for the cleaners in the series opener didn’t commit the same mistake in the 2nd T20I as they restricted visitors Sri Lanka to the modest 165 runs on a pretty good batting deck. Despite Mahedi Hasan and Mustafizur Rahman going more than 9 runs an over, skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto was clever enough to rotate the other bowlers to pile an extra bit of pressure on the Sri Lankan batters especially at the death, conceding only 43 runs in the last 5 overs. They got off to a brilliant start with Liton Das and Soumya Sarkar stitching 68 run-stand for the opening wicket and it required something spectacular later on in the innings where skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto (53*) and Towhid Hridoy (32*) served a perfect batting dish to take the side home with 11 balls to spare. With momentum on their side, they head into the decider with a lot of confidence.

Sri Lanka didn’t take advantage of the favorable batting conditions in the 2nd T20I and struggled to pile enough runs on the board, settling for just 165 runs for the loss of 5 wickets. They recovered well after losing opener Avishka Fernando in the 2nd over with the Mendis duo of Kusal and Kamindu adding 66 runs for the 2nd wicket. They somehow passed the 150-run mark thanks to their experienced players Angelo Matthews (32*) and Dasun Shanaka (20*). Apart from Matheesha Pathirana who picked up 2 wickets, the spark wasn’t seen in the other bowlers in the latter half which led to 8 wickets loss. Wanindu Hasaranga has served his 2-match suspension and is available for selection and Avishka Fernando who scored 4 runs from 2 innings likely has to make a way for the incoming skipper.