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SL vs BAN: An ICC event is the biggest platform for any cricket team, and it is where the fans see the rivalry between some teams. One such new-age rivalry will be witnessed on Saturday at Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas. This will be the 15th game of the tournament, where Sri Lanka will take on Bangladesh in Group D. It will be a big game after what these two teams have done in the last couple of years.
Meanwhile, this will also be an important game for both teams. Sri Lanka lost their opening game against South Africa, so they can’t afford consecutive defeats because it can push them on the verge of elimination. Bangladesh want this win to stay upfront in the race for the Super 8. And here we will talk about the key matchups and top three player battles in this SL vs BAN clash that can change the game.
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Head-to-Head Records
Sri Lanka and Bangladesh have featured in 16 T20 internationals between them so far. Sri Lanka have a big lead as they have won 11 matches, while Bangladesh have won five games until now.
Top Three Player-battle in SL vs BAN Clash in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024
1. Kusal Mendis vs Mustafizur Rahman
Kusal Mendis is one of the best batters for Sri Lanka at the top of the order. He has been scoring runs for his team across all formats, and he will be a big wicket in the game. After Sri Lanka’s loss in the first match, Mendis will be looking to do well here and take his team to victory. However, he hasn’t had a good time whenever he has faced Mustafizur Rahman. The left-arm pacer has troubled him a lot and has dismissed him six times in international cricket. Rahman has dismissed Mendis three times in T20 internationals in 43 balls and conceded 68 runs.
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 33 | 23 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 143.5 | 16.5 |
| 2022 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 66.7 | 2.0 |
| 2024 | 33 | 17 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 194.1 | – |
| Total | 68 | 43 | 3 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 158.1 | 22.7 |
2. Mahmudullah vs Nuwan Thusara
Mahmudullah is one of the most experienced players for Bangladesh in the middle overs. He has been part of the team since 2007 and has always done well when given a chance against Sri Lanka. The veteran batter will be looking to do well here, as it is likely to be his last T20 World Cup for Bangladesh. He is someone who can play the spin and pace well. However, facing a bowler like Nuwan Thusara can be tricky because of his bowling action. Recently, Nuwan took a T20I hat-trick against Bangladesh in March, and Mahmudullah was one of his three wickets, so he will be a challenging bowler to face in these bowling-friendly wickets.
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Total | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
3. Shakib Al Hasan vs Wanindu Hasaranga
Shakib Al Hasan is the backbone of Bangladesh’s middle order, and his presence in the crease gives assurance to the team. The former captain brings his experience into the game, which is why he is someone on whom his team will rely in his game. However, in the middle overs, it might be difficult to face the Sri Lankan captain, Wanindu Hasaranga. The leg-spinner will get a good amount of turn from the surface and can trouble Shakib. Not just this, when Hasaranga comes to bat, it will be Shakib who will be bowling to him. So this battle will be seen in both innings.
