T20 World Cup – SL Playing XI vs BAN: Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will begin their Super 12 round tomorrow in Sharjah. Sri Lanka advanced into the main draw winning all three Group games comfortably but faced a big blow ahead of the important clash against Bangladesh. The team’s leading wicket-taker Maheesh Theekshana won’t be available for the fixture as he picked up an injury during Sri Lanka’s last outing. In his absence, Akila Dhananjaya is likely to fill his spot. Follow Insidesport.in. for T20 World Cup live updates.
SL Playing XI vs BAN: Akila Dhananjaya eyes a spot as M Theekshana set to miss out against Bangladesh
M Theekshana picks up a side injury: Maheesh Theekshana encountered a side injury during Sri Lanka’s final fixture against the Netherlands in the qualifying group on Friday. Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanka confirmed that the injury however is not much concerning and the off-spinner is likely to be back for the other upcoming games. Theekshana has been the leading wicket-taker for the side and Islanders will miss his services. In three games, Theekshana has picked up 8 wickets and is the second-highest wicket-taker in the tournament so far.
The right arm off-break Akila Dhananjaya is most likely to come up at his place. Dhananjaya hasn’t featured in the three games played so far and will be playing his first game in the tournament.
M Theekshana in three games so far:
3/25 vs Namibia
2/3 vs the Netherlands
3/17 vs Ireland
Sri Lanka Probable playing XI vs BAN:
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera (wk), Charith Asalanka, Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Akila Dananjaya, Lahiru Kumara
3️⃣ out of 3️⃣ wins
Round 1 – ✅Sri Lanka storm into the #T20WorldCup Super 12's, unbeaten ! 👊#RoaringForGlory #ApeKollo pic.twitter.com/mxl3nZSU61
— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) October 22, 2021
BAN vs SL Head-to-Head T20I:
Sri Lanka 7
Bangladesh 4
(SL 1-0 BAN in T20 World Cups)
SL vs BAN live streaming: How to watch SL vs BAN live scores?
Star Sports Network is the official broadcaster for T20 WC 2021 in India and other sub-continent regions. The Star Sports broadcasting network will live telecast all action of the upcoming event starting October 17.
The live streaming of the mega event will also be available on digital platforms courtesy Disney+Hotstar App in India and other sub-continent regions.
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