Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Predictions & Tips - The Tigers backed to upset the odds with victory over Sri Lanka

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Last updated: 07 Jun 2024

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Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka predictions for Saturday’s T20 World Cup match
Sri Lanka were bowled out for 77 runs in their last game
Can Bangladesh get off to a winning start?

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Bangladesh to get off to winning start (Getty Images)

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Predictions

Neither side is in good form coming into this match, but it is Bangladesh’s first one at the World Cup. Sri Lanka were thrashed by six wickets in their opener.

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Predictions
Head to Head
Bangladesh Form
Bangladesh Injuries & Team News
Sri Lanka Form
Sri Lanka Injuries & Team News

While Sri Lanka are heavy favourites, there may just be value in backing Bangladesh to win this one.

Bangladesh have lost 3 of their last 4 T20I matches.
Sri Lanka have won 4 of their last 5 T20I matches against Bangladesh.
Sri Lanka have lost 2 of their last 3 T20I matches.

Head to Head

Sri Lanka have won four of their last five T20I matches against Bangladesh. They last met in March this year with Sri Lanka winning the series 2-1.

Bangladesh Form

This is Bangladesh’s first match of this World Cup so they will be looking for a positive start.

In their final warmup game, The Tigers lost by 60 runs to India. India batted first, scoring 182 runs.

Bangladesh could only reach 122 on a tough surface while chasing. This is a crucial match in a tough group so defeat will put them in a precarious position early on.

Bangladesh Injuries & Team News

Bangladesh have a reasonably settled lineup. Depending on pitch conditions, they may opt for an extra spinner.

Sri Lanka Form

Sri Lanka are under pressure going into this game after losing to South Africa in their World Cup opener.

Batting first on a very difficult wicket, Sri Lanka were bowled out for a paltry 77 runs. While conditions were very suitable to the bowlers, that score was well below par.

The bowlers put up some fight, taking four South Africa wickets, but the Proteas chased the score down inside 17 overs.

Sri Lanka Injuries & Team News

Sri Lanka probably won’t go too far away from the side that played against South Africa.

Verdict

Sri Lanka v Bangladesh

Bangladesh are backed to win against the odds.

Bangladesh Win

Result

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