Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka – Asia Cup – Toss Report
Bangladesh have opted to field first in a crunch game against Sri Lanka, shortly commencing at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, March 20, 2012.
After a thrilling win against India, the hosts need to maintain their good work and work out a way to topple their current opponents and book their passage into the final against Pakistan on Thursday.
The team had one change from the lineup, which tormented the Men In Blue, with pacer http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Nazmul-Hossain-c78993. Islam picked up a shoulder injury and is expected to stay out of action for up to 10 days.
The Lankans also made a couple of changes to their lineup with promising youngster http://www.senore.com/Cricket/CK-Kapugedera-c1269 will slot in the middle-order and will look to impress the management.
Also spinner Sachithra Senanyake is included in the side, while http://www.senore.com/Cricket/SL-Malinga-c2540 has retained his place despite question mark lingering over his fitness and performances.
The tourists have been performing well below their high standards, succumbing to convincing losses against India and http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755. They cannot qualify for the finals but they can affect the outcome of the eventual finalists.
A win will allow http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750 to lock horns with the Men In Green, following an impressive win over their arch-rivals in the previous game. However, a loss will result in their current opponent’s booking their passage.
The local side have plenty of things going for them – an inform batting unit, a reliable spin attack and above all a vocal fan following. If they manage a victory, it will be only the second time that they will reach the finals of a tournament, containing three or more teams.
The pitch is expected to be on a slower side, making batting an easier task. However, with a prospect of rain in the afternoon, both sides will be keen on calculating the necessary permutations.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758 Playing XI:
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/RAS-Lakmal-c2287, CK Kapugedera, SMSM Senanayake
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Bangladesh-c747 Playing XI:
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Shahadat-Hossain-c2480, Nazmul Hossain
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