Bangladesh will face Sri Lanka in the 38th match of the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023 on Monday. The BAN vs SL match will be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi from 2 PM IST onwards.
Ahead of the match, Sri Lanka cricket board was sacked by the government in the aftermath of the national team's heavy defeat to hosts India in the ongoing World Cup.
The action followed a public outcry and calls by Ranasinghe to Shammi Silva-led SLC to resign after Sri Lanka's 302-run to India in Mumbai on November 2.
Since the defeat, several demonstrations were organised opposite the SLC premises, demanding the resignation of the Silva administration.
Sri Lanka is placed seventh on the ICC World Cup 2023 points table with four points in seven matches. They will look to hold on to the position to qualify for the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan.
Sri Lanka's semifinal hopes are hanging by a thread, depending more on mathematics and luck than performance.
Bangladesh, on the other side became the first team to be officially knocked out of the tournament. They have just one victory to their name in the seven matches they have played.
Sri Lanka have an overwhelming 42-9 record against Bangladesh in 53 ODIs but the Tigers defeated the Islanders in the warm-up game ahead of the World Cup and will take inspiration from that win.
While injuries have been an issue, Lankan players have also faltered against high-quality opponents and Bangladesh will have to produce a superlative performance to exploit their weakness.
Bangladesh batters have not been able to build partnerships, while the bowlers too have failed to stop the run flow or take wickets, leaving even skipper Shakib Al Hasan bereft of any answers.
World Cup 2023: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Live Telecast Details
The BAN vs SL World Cup 2023 match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network in India.
World Cup 2023: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Live Streaming Details
Disney+ Hotstar will livestream the Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka World Cup 2023 match on its app and website.
World Cup 2023: How To Watch BAN vs SL In Bangladesh And Sri Lanka?
Sri Lankan fans in the island country can watch the match live on TV1,
Sirasa TV and Shakthi TV. Live streaming of the BAN vs SL match will be available on sirasatv.lk in Sri Lanka.
Cricket fans in Bangladesh can watch the match live on GTV and T Sports. The live streaming will be available on Rabbithole, MyGp, MyRobi, MyAirtel, MyBL, Binge and Toffee.
Sri Lanka's Predicted Playing XI
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (c and wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Angelo Mathews, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka.
Bangladesh's Predicted Playing XI
Litton Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah, Towhid Hridoy, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam.
(With PTI inputs)
Essential Business Intelligence, Continuous LIVE TV, Sharp Market Insights, Practical Personal Finance Advice and Latest Stories — On NDTV Profit.