SL vs BAN Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - Asia Cup 2025, Super Four, Match 1

The Asia Cup 2025 has entered its Super Four stage. At this stage, four teams will come face-to-face to fight for a spot in the final game. Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh will be the 1st Match in the Super Four stage, and it is scheduled to take place on Saturday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. With this article, we bring you the Dream11 prediction for today's match, SL vs BAN, to help fantasy players pick the best team. This will also guide you with the best SL vs BAN today's Dream11 team prediction.

SL vs BAN Match Preview

Sri Lanka finished at the top of the Group B points table with three wins and will be looking to continue their good form. They won their last group stage match by six wickets against Afghanistan, successfully chasing down the target of 170 runs in 18.4 overs. Kusal Mendis was the standout performer for Sri Lanka, scoring a match-winning 74 runs off 52 balls and helping his team chase down the target.

On the other hand, Bangladesh finished 2nd in the Group B points table with two wins and a loss. They also won their last match by eight runs against Afghanistan, successfully defending the target of 155 runs. Mustafizur Rahman picked up three wickets, while Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed and Rishad Hossain each took two wickets and successfully defended the target.

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Match Details

SL vs BAN Dream11 Team Today Stats

• Sri Lanka wicket-keeper batsman Kusal Mendis smashed 74 runs against Afghanistan at a strike rate of 142 in the previous match. He will be an excellent pick for the SL vs BAN today Dream11 team prediction.
• Right-arm pacer Nuwan Thushara picked up four wickets in the last game against Afghanistan at an economy rate of 4.5. According to our SL vs BAN Dream11 match prediction for today, he will be a key player.
• Bangladesh opener Tanzid Hasan was the standout batter for his team in the last match of the Asia Cup against Afghanistan, as he scored 52 runs off 31 balls, including 4 fours and 3 sixes.
• Left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman was the leading wicket-taker for his team, Bangladesh, as he took three wickets in his spell. He will be an excellent pick for the SL vs BAN Dream11 Prediction.

SL vs BAN Team Injury Updates

As of now, there is no information available regarding the injuries from both teams, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, for Super Four, Match 1 of the Asia Cup 2025. Fans can expect their favourite players and the top performers from the previous games to be included in this exciting encounter.

SL vs BAN Toss Prediction

We can expect India skipper Charith Asalanka to win the toss and choose to bowl first in the Super Four, Match 1 of the Asia Cup against Bangladesh. Due to pitch analysis and the chasing record of the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, it is suitable for the team to opt for bowling after winning the toss in this upcoming game.

Record of Chasing Teams at Dubai International Cricket Stadium

Batting first is tough on this pitch as compared to chasing the target at this venue. A total of 113 matches have been played here, where 60 matches have been won by a team while chasing. On the other hand, 52 games have been won by a team while batting first, with one game ending in a no result.

SL vs BAN Probable Playing 11

Both teams have dynamic batters and incredible bowlers, who are well-deserved to be included in the playing 11 of their respective teams, and can lead their team to a victory single-handedly with their all-round performances. Let's take a probable playing 11 of Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh.

Sri Lanka Playing 11

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Dunith Wellalage, Nuwan Thushara.

Bangladesh Playing 11

Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Litton Das (wk/c), Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Narul Hasan, Shamim Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman.

Highest Run Scorers and Highest Wicket Takers

• Pathum Nissanka and Litton Das are the leading run scorers for their respective teams in the series so far, and among the players who are set to feature in this upcoming game, the viewers will expect the same kind of performance from them in the upcoming game.
• Nuwan Thushara and Rishad Hossain are the leading wicket takers for their respective teams, and among the players who are going to feature in this upcoming game, making them a threat to the opposition.

SL vs BAN Captain and Vice Captain Choices

• For this match, Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis emerged as the top captaincy choices, as both players are match-winners and can turn the game with their match-winning performance. Both are among the best openers in the world and have performed well this season.
• For vice-captaincy choices, Litton Das and Nuwan Thushara are the perfect choices for vice-captains. Both players have shown match-winning potential and are performing outstandingly this year.

Top Picks for SL vs BAN Dream11 Prediction

• Pathum Nissanka will be the key player in this SL vs BAN Dream11 Prediction today match. He scored 124 runs in three matches in this tournament.
• Nuwan Thushara was good with the ball in the last game against Afghanistan picking up four wickets. He will be a key player.

Budget Picks for SL vs BAN Dream11 Prediction

• Kamindu Mendis has done well in the middle order and scored 26 runs in the last game. He will be a budget pick in this match.
• Tanzid Hasan has scored 52 runs while opening the batting in the previous match and will be a handy budget pick for this match.

SL vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Team 1

Keeper: L Das, K Mendis
Batters: C Asalanka, T Hridoy, P Nissanka
All-rounders: W Hasaranga, R Hossain
Bowlers: T Ahmed, T Sakib, M Theekshana, M Pathirana

SL vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Team 2

Keeper: L Das, K Mendis, K Perera
Batters: C Asalanka, T Hasan
All-rounders: W Hasaranga, M Shak, D Shanaka
Bowlers: T Ahmed, M Rahman, M Pathirana

SL vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Today (Super Four Match 1) Asia Cup 2025 Players to Avoid

• Ali struggled to put up an impactful performance in the last game and can be avoided for this match according to our SL vs BAN Dream11 team prediction.
• Liyanage has struggled to deliver an impactful performance in the last game, so it might be advisable to avoid selecting him for this match in your SL vs BAN Dream11 today team prediction.

SL vs BAN Weather & Pitch Report at Dubai International Cricket Stadium

• The Dubai International Stadium weather conditions are expected to be perfect for cricket during the time of the game, with clear skies and an average temperature of around 36°C. There is no indication of rain threat for the entire duration of the game. Though the humidity will be around 62% which might affect the condition of the players.
• According to the Dubai International Stadium pitch report, the surface is a bit two-paced, and usually, there is a lot of help for spinners. Pacers might also extract some help with the new ball. We can expect a good contest between bat and ball. The average score should be around 160 and we can expect teams to chase.

SL vs BAN Head-to-Head Records

Sri Lanka and Bangladesh have faced each other in 21 matches in T20. Out of these 21 games, Sri Lanka have won 13 whereas Bangladesh have come out victorious on 8 occasions.

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