SL vs BAN Dream11 Prediction for Today's Cricket World Cup 2023 Match 38, Playing XI, and Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

Two Asian counterparts- Sri Lanka (SL) and Bangladesh (BAN) will battle each other in the 38th match of the ODI World Cup 2023 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Where Bangladesh has already been eliminated from the ODI World Cup, Sri Lanka is on the verge of going out of the tournament with a minuscule percentage of making it to the knockouts even if they win their remaining two matches.

But irrespective of their qualifications scenario, both the teams have a lot to play for as the qualifications for the Champions Trophy of both these teams will be determined by their performance in the remaining matches. The top 7 teams of the points table in the World Cup along with the host Pakistan will qualify for Champions Trophy 2025 and this gives teams at the bottom of the table or even out of the semi-finals race something to fight for in their remaining matches.

Both Sri Lanka and Bangladesh have performed below the expectations of fans and given the legacy of both the teams, they have disappointed their fans a big time. On one hand, Sri Lanka has been marred with injuries to their key players before and during the tournament. On the other hand, Bangladesh despite having a balanced team struggled due to their off-the-field controversies before the World Cup.

BAN vs SL (Match 38) - Match Details

Match: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, Match 38

Date: November 6, 2023

Time: 2:00 PM IST

Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

Pitch and Playing Conditions

The pitch at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi has taken everybody by surprise in this World Cup as the pitch at Delhi has played low and slow over the years but in this World Cup, Delhi has been a high-scoring venue with a decent amount of bounce and assisting to the fast bowlers.

The average score on this pitch in the first innings has been 267 in the last 20 matches. It is early November and the weather is a bit on the cooler side, the temperature will hover around 32°C with 12% humidity. Winds at a speed of 1.42 m/s are expected. At this time in Delhi, due is going to play a part in the match, so the team would prefer to chase at this venue.

BAN vs SL Possible Playing XI

Bangladesh Playing XI: Litton Das, Tanzid Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Towhid Hridoy, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Mehidy Hasan, Mahmudullah and Shakib Al Hasan.

Sri Lanka Playing XI: Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Angelo Mathews, Dimuth Karunaratne, Charith Asalanka, Dilshan Madushanka, Kasun Rajitha, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana and Dhananjaya de Silva.

Grand League Team

Wicket-Keepers: Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarwickrama, Litton Das

Batter: Pathum Nissanka, Mahmudullah

All-Rounders: Mehidy Hasan, Shakib Al Hasan

Bowlers: Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam

Captain: Kusal Mendis

Vice-Captain: Sadeera Samarwickrama

Head-to-Head Team

Wicket-Keepers: Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarwickrama, Litton Das

Batter: Pathum Nissanka, Mahmudullah 

All-Rounders: Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shakid-al-Hasan, Mehdi Hasan

Bowlers: Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Shoriful Islam

Captain: Kusal Mendis

Vice-Captain: Mehidy Hasan Miraz