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Bangladesh vs Srilanka : 2nd Test : Feb 8-12 ,2018 at Dhaka ( 9 AM IST)

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MATCH PREVIEW

Bangladesh, Sri Lanka seek contest over context at Dhaka

Cricbuzz Staff • Last updated on Wed, 07 Feb, 2018, 04:57 PM
Bangladesh have never won a Test against Sri Lanka at home.
Bangladesh have never won a Test against Sri Lanka at home. © AFP

 

 

 

When Bangladesh take field against Sri Lanka, for the second Test, on Thursday (February 8), context and contest will swap ends of priority as both teams were starved of fight and fierceness in their first contest that ended in a stalemate. As many as 1533 runs were scored during the course of the game, with bowlers struggling to get their name amongst the wickets.

 

 

 

 

Fast forward three days later, Bangladesh are looking to richen their history in the capital city of Dhaka. A venue where they have won three of their last five completed Test matches; in fact, they conquered both England and Australia at the very same venue. On both those occasions, however, Chandika Hathurusingha was at the helm of things. And now, he's in the opposition dressing room, donning the same hat. Will that make any difference? No, it doesn't. At least Bangladesh would like to believe so.

 

 

 

 

The lesser said about the first Test, the better, for "the pitch provided no seam movement to the fast bowlers with the new ball and also lacked carry and bounce throughout the match", in ICC Match Referee David Boon's words. If Bangladesh were to expunge any of those bitter memories, not only do they have to prepare a better pitch, but they also need to exhibit grit and greatness through their performance.

 

 

 

While the primary focus still remains on spin bowling, both teams would look to bat heavy and bat first on what is expected to be a 'slow turner' at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. Bangladesh won their last two games here after opting to bat first, and it would be a no-brainer to guess the sense and strategy of both teams. A rather great chance beckons for both sides to chase their own slice of history. Bangladesh have never won a Test against Sri Lanka at home, and for the visitors, this would be their second away Test series win in five months; a rare achievement, given their recent showing across formats.

 

 

When: Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, 09:30 AM local time, Thursday, 8 

February2018.

 

 

 

Where: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka

 

 

What to expect: There should be no rain interruptions, as per the weather reports, with temperatures hovering around mid-twenties.

 

 

Team news:

 

 

Bangladesh: Bangladesh have dropped Sunzamul Islam and Rubel Hossain, who were part of the of the 16-man squad for the first Test, and recalled Sabbir Rahman into the side. However, chances are that Sabbir might not find a place in the playing XI. One of Abdur Razzak, Kamrul Islam Rabbi, Tanbir Hayder or Naeem Hasan could get the nod to replace Sunzamul Islam. Mahmudullah will continue to lead the team in Shakib's absence.

 

 

Likely XI: Tamim Iqbal, Imrul Kayes, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Liton Das (wk), Mahmudullah (c), Mosaddek Hossain, Mehidy Hasan, Taijul Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Abdur Razzak/Kamrul Islam Rabbi/Tanbir Hayder/Naeem Hasan.Sabbir Rehman 

 

 

Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka are unlikely to tinker with their combination from the first Test.

 

 

Likely XI: Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva, Roshen Silva, Dinesh Chandimal (c), Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Dilruwan Perera, Rangana Herath, Suranga Lakmal, Lahiru Kumara, Lakshan Sandakan

 

 

What they said

 

 

"We believe in our bowlers. We have good memories in Dhaka against England and Australia, which will give us some confidence." - Mushfiqur Rahim, Bangladesh.

 

 

"Normally in the subcontinent, there is some turn [on] in the fourth and fifth day. I am hopeful we get a 50-50 wicket in the Dhaka Test." - Dimuth Karunaratne, Sri Lanka.

 

 

 
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So far Srilanka back into game after winning toss at one stage 110 for 6 but  kusal Mendis 68 and Roshen Silva 56 saves them 

 

Srilankas highest vs BD was 730 for 6 here but today SL recorded their Lowest vs BD today

 

110 / 6 

222 all out 

Razzak / Taijumal took 4 w. each 

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Wow 

 

Bangladesh 107. For. 5 

all out 110 hero is 24 year old, Carpenter by profession,@ magic off spinner Day 

who in his debut ODI destroyed India with 6 wickets ( ind 107 for 0  to 131 for 7 )

 

Toay he  trashed home team , in 7 ball he took 3 wickets on his debut test.

 

https://goo.gl/images/3k81gj

Akila Dhananjaya,

 

 

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