Asia Cup 2022: Sri Lanka Win the Toss, Send Bangladesh to Bat First

Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka has won the toss and chose to bowl first as Bangladesh and Sri Lanka lock horns in a must-win encounter in their second and last group fixture at the Dubai International Stadium in the Asia Cup tonight.

The last Group B game has turned into a virtual knockout contest as the winner will progress to the Super Four behind Afghanistan, who defeated Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in comprehensive fashion earlier.

Bangladesh have made three changes, from their starting eleven against Afghanistan, with Sabbir Rahman, Mehedi Hasan Miraz and debutant Ebadot Hossain making the cut into the playing eleven, replacing openers Mohammad Naim, Anamul Haque Bijoy and all-rounder Mohammad Saifuddin. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka have one change in Asitha Fernando, who replaces Matheesha Pathirana.

Playing XI:

Bangladesh: Sabbir Rahman, Mehedi Hasan Miraz, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Mushfiqur Rahim, Afif Hossain, Mahmudullah, Mosaddek Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Ebadot Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Danushka Gunathilaka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dasun Shanaka, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Dilshan Madushanka_Agencies