Bangladesh (BAN) will lock horns with Sri Lanka (SL) in the 38th game of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi on November 6 at 2:00 PM IST.

BAN vs SL (Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka), Match 38 - Match Information

Match: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, Match 38
Date:November 6, 2023
Time: 2:00 PM IST
Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

BAN vs SL (Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka), Match 38 Preview

Bangladesh have played 7 matches in the series and they are currently ranked ninth on the points table, while Sri Lanka have also played 7 matches in the series and they are currently ranked seventh on the points table.

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Points Table

The points table of ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.

Team P W L Pts. NRR
India 7 7 0 14 +2.102
South Africa 7 6 1 12 +2.290
Australia 7 5 2 10 +0.924
New Zealand 8 4 4 8 +0.398
Pakistan 8 4 4 8 +0.036
Afghanistan 7 4 3 8 -0.330
Sri Lanka 7 2 5 4 -1.162
Netherlands 7 2 5 4 -1.398
Bangladesh 7 1 6 2 -1.446
England 7 1 6 2 -1.504

Both teams last played against each other in the Super Four - Match 2 of the Asia Cup 2023 where Hasan Mahmud scored the highest fantasy points for Bangladesh with 109 match fantasy points while Sadeera Samarawickrama topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Sri Lanka with 117 match fantasy points.

In the last match played by Bangladesh against Pakistan, Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 7 wickets. The top fantasy player for Bangladesh was Mehidy Hasan who scored 115 fantasy points.

In their last match in this series against India, India beat Sri Lanka by 302 runs. The top fantasy player for Sri Lanka was Dilshan Madushanka who scored 149 fantasy points.

BAN vs SL, Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 267 runs. The pitch at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi is a balanced one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions on the day of the match.

Weather Report for Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

The temperature will hover around 32°C with 12% humidity. Winds at a speed of 1.42 m/s are expected.

Pace or Spin?

The pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 67% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many pace bowlers as possible in your team. 

BAN vs SL, Head-to-Head

In the 53 matches played between these 2 teams, Bangladesh do not have a good record against Sri Lanka. Based on our analysis and trends, we predict that Sri Lanka will win this match. Bangladesh's all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for Sri Lanka.

BAN vs SL Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Kusal Mendis 5 71 14.2 0 0 1, 39, 11, 11, 9 -
Angelo Mathews 3 35 7 2 0.4 0, 12, 23, 0, 0 0, 0, 0, 0, 2
Najmul Hossain Shanto 4 21 4.2 0 0 0, 4, 9, 0, 8 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
  1. Balapuwaduge Kusal Gimhan Mendis

    Kusal Mendis is a wicket-keeper and has an average of 74 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.2 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 1, 39, 11, 11 and 9 runs averaging 14.2 per match.

  2. Angelo Davis Mathews

    Angelo Mathews is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Angelo Mathews has an average of 30 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. He is a batter who bats right-handed. In the last 3 matches, this player has scored 0, 12, 23, 0 and 0 runs at an average of 7 per match.

  3. Najmul Hossain Shanto

    Najmul Hossain Shanto is a high-risk, high returns player for your Fantasy Team. Najmul Hossain Shanto has an average of 26 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.5. He is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recent 4 matches, this player has scored 0, 4, 9, 0 and 8 runs averaging 4.2 per match.

BAN vs SL Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Maheesh Theekshana 3 41 8.2 1 0.2 0, 12, 29, 0, 0 0, 0, 0, 0, 1
Dilshan Madushanka 3 5 1 7 1.4 0, 5, 0, 0, 0 5, 0, 0, 2, 0
Taskin Ahmed 3 34 6.8 2 0.4 6, 0, 0, 11, 17 0, 0, 2, 0, 0
  1. Morawakage Maheesh Theekshana

    Maheesh Theekshana is a bowler and has an average of 35 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Maheesh Theekshana is an off-break bowler and in the recently played 3 matches, he has taken 1 wicket at an average of 0.2.

  2. Lokumarakkalage Dilshan Madushanka

    Dilshan Madushanka is a bowler and has an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player bowls left-arm fast medium and in the recent 3 matches, Dilshan Madushanka has taken 5, 0, 0, 2 and 0 wickets at an average of 1.4.

  3. Taskin Ahmed

    Taskin Ahmed is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 48 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. This player bowls right-arm fast and in the last 3 matches, Taskin Ahmed has taken 2 wickets at an average of 0.4.

BAN vs SL Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Mehidy Hasan 3 60 12 4 0.8 25, 0, 0, 35, 0 0, 3, 0, 0, 1
Shakib Al Hasan 3 48 9.6 2 0.4 43, 0, 0, 5, 0 0, 0, 1, 0, 1
Dunith Wellalage 3 12 2.4 2 0.4 2, 0, 10, 0, 0 0, 1, 0, 0, 1
  1. Mehidy Hasan Miraz

    Mehidy Hasan is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 78 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. This player is an off-break bowler and in the last 3 matches, Mehidy Hasan has taken 0, 3, 0, 0 and 1 wickets at an average of 0.8.

  2. Shakib Al Hasan

    Shakib Al Hasan is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.6. This player is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, Shakib Al Hasan has scored 48 runs at an average of 9.6 per match.

  3. Dunith Nethmika Wellalage

    Dunith Wellalage is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 6.7. This player bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the last 3 matches, Dunith Wellalage has taken 2 wickets at an average of 0.4.

BAN vs SL Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Dilshan Madushanka 3 5 1 7 1.4 0, 5, 0, 0, 0 5, 0, 0, 2, 0
Mehidy Hasan 3 60 12 4 0.8 25, 0, 0, 35, 0 0, 3, 0, 0, 1
Mahmudullah 4 233 46.6 0 0 56, 20, 0, 111, 46 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
Litton Das 5 136 27.2 0 0 45, 3, 22, 66, 0 -
Kusal Mendis 5 71 14.2 0 0 1, 39, 11, 11, 9 -
Maheesh Theekshana 3 41 8.2 1 0.2 0, 12, 29, 0, 0 0, 0, 0, 0, 1

The top point-getters for Bangladesh are Mehidy Hasan with 115 match fantasy points, Mahmudullah with 80 match fantasy points and Litton Das with 55 match fantasy points.

The top point-getters for Sri Lanka are Dilshan Madushanka with 149 match fantasy points, Kusal Mendis with 31 match fantasy points and Maheesh Theekshana with 26 match fantasy points.

BAN vs SL Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Kusal Mendis 5 71 14.2 0 0 1, 39, 11, 11, 9 -
Maheesh Theekshana 3 41 8.2 1 0.2 0, 12, 29, 0, 0 0, 0, 0, 0, 1
Dilshan Madushanka 3 5 1 7 1.4 0, 5, 0, 0, 0 5, 0, 0, 2, 0
Mehidy Hasan 3 60 12 4 0.8 25, 0, 0, 35, 0 0, 3, 0, 0, 1
Taskin Ahmed 3 34 6.8 2 0.4 6, 0, 0, 11, 17 0, 0, 2, 0, 0
  1. Balapuwaduge Kusal Gimhan Mendis

    Kusal Mendis is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 74 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.2. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, Kusal Mendis has scored 71 runs at an average of 14.2 per match.

  2. Morawakage Maheesh Theekshana

    Maheesh Theekshana is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 35 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. This player is an off-break bowler and in the last 3 matches, Maheesh Theekshana has taken 1 wicket at an average of 0.2.

  3. Lokumarakkalage Dilshan Madushanka

    Dilshan Madushanka is a bowler and has an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a left-arm fast-medium bowler and in the recently played 3 matches, this player has taken 5, 0, 0, 2 and 0 wickets at an average of 1.4.

  4. Mehidy Hasan Miraz

    Mehidy Hasan is an all-rounder and has an average of 78 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. Mehidy Hasan is an off-break bowler and in the recent 3 matches, he has taken 0, 3, 0, 0 and 1 wickets at an average of 0.8.

  5. Taskin Ahmed

    Taskin Ahmed is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 48 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. Taskin Ahmed bowls right-arm fast and in the recently played 3 matches, he has taken 0, 0, 2, 0 and 0 wickets at an average of 0.4.

BAN vs SL Squad Information

Bangladesh (BAN) Squad: Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mehidy Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, Mahedi Hasan, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Towhid Hridoy, Tanzid Hasan and Tanzim Hasan Sakib.

Sri Lanka (SL) Squad: Angelo Mathews, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Perera, Dhananjaya de Silva, Kasun Rajitha, Dushmantha Chameera, Kusal Mendis, Chamika Karunaratne, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Dushan Hemantha, Charith Asalanka, Pathum Nissanka, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage and Dilshan Madushanka.

BAN vs SL Possible Playing XI

Bangladesh (BAN) Possible Playing XI: Litton Das, Tanzid Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Towhid Hridoy, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Mehidy Hasan, Mahmudullah and Shakib Al Hasan.

Sri Lanka (SL) Possible Playing XI: Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Angelo Mathews, Dimuth Karunaratne, Charith Asalanka, Dilshan Madushanka, Kasun Rajitha, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana and Dhananjaya de Silva.

BAN vs SL Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keepers: Kusal Mendis and Litton Das

Batter: Najmul Hossain Shanto

All-Rounders: Mehidy Hasan, Angelo Mathews and Shakib Al Hasan

Bowlers: Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Taskin Ahmed, Dushmantha Chameera and Shoriful Islam

Captain: Kusal Mendis

Vice-Captain: Maheesh Theekshana

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