Bangladesh had a big chance to advance in the series by winning the first ODI. But Sri Lanka, which had an incredible batting collapse, lost by 77 runs. If Mehedi Hasan Miraj’s team loses another match, they will lose the series. Bangladesh will face the Sri Lankans in the second ODI today (Saturday) in an attempt to save the series.
The match will start at 3 pm Bangladesh time at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Before that, Liton Das, who has been very inconsistent in batting in limited-overs cricket, was in the discussion. Overall, there is a lot of discussion about what the Bangladesh team’s XI will be like today. Wicketkeeper-batter Liton is looking to lose himself in ODI cricket. He also played four balls in the last match and was out for zero.
In addition, Liton was not present in the pre-match practice yesterday. It is believed that he will not be in the XI for today’s match. Meanwhile, Rishad Hossain is going to return to the team after recovering from illness. Considering workload management, Taskin Ahmed may also be rested for the second ODI.
In that case, the Bangladesh XI could be:
Tanjid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Nazmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mehedi Hasan Miraj (captain), Zaker Ali Anik, Shamim Patwary, Tanjid Hasan Shakib, Hasan Mahmud, Rishad Hossain and Mustafizur Rahman.
FAQ
Why is this match considered a must-win for Bangladesh?
It’s likely a do-or-die situation for Bangladesh to stay alive in a tournament or series. A loss here could mean elimination or missed qualification.
Is Rishad Hossain officially returning to the playing XI?
The title refers to a “probable XI,” meaning it’s a predicted lineup. While Rishad is expected to return, it hasn’t been confirmed yet by team management.
Why is Liton Das possibly being dropped?
Liton Das may be dropped due to poor form, lack of runs, or tactical changes based on pitch conditions and opposition strengths.
Who is Rishad Hossain, and why is his return important?
Rishad is a young leg-spinner known for his attacking bowling. His return could strengthen Bangladesh’s bowling lineup, especially in spin-friendly conditions.
