ICC World Cup 2023 Match 38, BAN vs SL | Who Will Win?

image-lol64bqvBangladesh has been eliminated from World Cup 2023

The Arun Jaitley Stadium is set for an intriguing ICC World Cup 2023 face-off as Bangladesh and Sri Lanka clash on Monday, November 6 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. While Bangladesh is out of the semi-final race, Sri Lanka still harbours slim hopes for qualification which adds a layer of intensity to the encounter.

BAN vs SL: Sri Lanka eyes semi-finals hope against eliminated Bangladesh

Currently, Bangladesh, ninth in the points table, has had a disappointing campaign, marred by a string of losses. Their lone victory against Afghanistan in seven matches reflects a season of underperformance, particularly in batting and inconsistent bowling.

Captain Shakib Al Hasan, alongside Litton Das, Najmul Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim, needs to fire all cylinders to salvage some pride. However, their bowling, led by Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam and Taskin Ahmed, despite flashes of brilliance, has largely failed to deliver as a cohesive unit.




On the other hand, Sri Lanka stands seventh with two wins out of seven. Their recent 302-run defeat to India, being bundled out for a paltry 55, was a severe blow to their morale. Yet, the Islanders are known for their resilience.

Led by Kusal Mendis, the batting line-up featuring the likes of Dimuth Karunaratne, Pathum Nissanka, and Sadeera Samarawickrama though inconsistent, possesses the firepower to bounce back. The bowling, spearheaded by Dilshan Madushanka, Kasun Rajitha and Maheesh Theekshana, can be lethal but needs to find consistency.

The match promises a battle of contrasting narratives: Bangladesh playing for pride and Sri Lanka for a chance at the semi-finals. Despite their recent thrashing, the Lankans are slight favourites, banking on their slightly better overall performance and the desperation to stay in the tournament. Bangladesh’s poor batting and erratic bowling have been their Achilles heel throughout the tournament, factors that the Lankan Tigers would look to exploit.

Sri Lanka’s quest for a semi-final berth and their slightly superior overall play, despite the debacle against India, position them as favourites against a beleaguered Bangladesh side. The match in Delhi is Sri Lanka’s last shot at glory and Bangladesh’s for a consolatory win.