The Asia Cup 2023 will see its eighth match of the tournament between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Sri Lanka will face Bangladesh for the second super four match on 9th September at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. Dasun Shanaka is the skipper of Sri Lanka, while Shakib Al Hasan is the captain of Bangladesh.
Sri Lanka ended at the top position on the points table, with 2 win in 2 games. Their net run rate at the end of the group stages was +0.594. On the other hand, Bangladesh played 2 matches in Group B, where they won one match and lost one match. They ended at the second position on the points table with a net run rate of +0.373.
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Here are the top five players to watch out for during the Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh match:
1) Mehidy Hasan
Mehidy Hasan is a versatile all-rounder from Bangladesh who boasts 888 runs and 88 wickets in 77 matches, showcasing his versatile prowess. His best bowling figure of 4/25 underscores his effectiveness with the ball, adding to his significant contributions on the field.
2) Shakib Al Hasan
Shakib Al Hasan is a left-handed batsman and left-arm orthodox spinner from Bangladesh. He has hammered 7211 runs and picked up 305 wickets in his 235 matches ODI career so far. In this Asia Cup, he will also be leading the Bangladeshi side.
3) Shoriful Islam
Shoriful Islam will be the bowler to watch out for from the Bangladeshi side. He made his debut in 2021 and so far has played 17 ODIs for his team. The left-arm pacer has 26 wickets in ODIs thus far with a best of 4/21 and an economy of 5.57.
4) Matheesha Pathirana
Another player from Sri Lanka who has left a lasting impression with his cricketing talent is Matheesha Pathirana. With an economy rate of 6.48 and best bowling figures of 2/18 underlines his potential as a rising star in the bowling department.
5) Dhananjaya de Silva
In the eagerly awaited clash between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, Dhananjaya de Silva emerges as a key player to watch. He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler from Sri Lanka. He has smashed 1653 runs and grabbed 41 wickets in his 76 matches ODI career so far.
