Tanzid debuts for Bangladesh against Sri Lanka in Asia Cup

In a significant start to the Asia Cup 2023, Bangladesh's skipper Shakib Al Hasan has clinched the toss and decided to set a target, electing to bat against the host nation, Sri Lanka. The clash is set to unfold at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy today.

Mainul Islam

August 31, 2023

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Tanzid debuts for Bangladesh against Sri Lanka in Asia Cup

In a significant start to the Asia Cup 2023, Bangladesh's skipper Shakib Al Hasan has clinched the toss and decided to set a target, electing to bat against the host nation, Sri Lanka. The clash is set to unfold at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy today.

Debut and Strategic Choices for Bangladesh

Making his debut as an opener, Tanzid Hasan Tamim enters the fray for Bangladesh. Notably, all-rounder Sheikh Mahedi returns to the playing eleven for the first time since his debut series in New Zealand back in 2021. Bangladesh's approach emphasizes a balanced lineup with three seamers and an equal number of spin options. Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, and Mustafizur Rahman constitute the pace unit, with Hasan Mahmud making way.

Weather and Sri Lanka's Approach

Sri Lanka's captain Dasun Shanaka acknowledged the conditions, mentioning, "It is a good toss to lose with rain around the corner."

Lineups for the Match

Bangladesh's Playing XI: Mohammad Naim, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Shakib Al Hasan (C), Mushfiqur Rahim (WK), Mehedi Hasan Miraz, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman

Sri Lanka's Playing XI: Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis (WK), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (C), Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Matheesha Pathirana

Last Updated: Aug 31, 2023