Sri Lanka faces a do-or-die situation in their quest for a spot in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 (CWC23) semifinals. Their journey takes a pivotal turn on Monday, November 06, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi as they go up against Bangladesh in a must-win encounter.
Sri Lanka’s World Cup campaign has been plagued by injuries to key players, but hope remains alive for them to reach the semis. To make it happen, they must secure commanding victories against Bangladesh and New Zealand over the next week.
Additionally, they will need favorable outcomes in other matches. But for now, their focus is squarely on clinching a third tournament victory by overcoming their fellow Asian competitors, Bangladesh.
Bangladesh, on the other hand, has struggled since their lone World Cup win in their opening match against Afghanistan in Dharamsala.
They have suffered six consecutive losses, dashing their hopes of advancing to the semis. However, they still have much to play for and will aim to disrupt Sri Lanka’s chances by securing their second win in what has been a challenging campaign.
Veteran players like Litton Das, Mahmudullah, and Shakib will be instrumental in Bangladesh’s efforts to score effectively. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, will rely on the likes of Pathum Nissanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama, and captain Kusal Mendis to make significant contributions with the bat.
The battle is likely to be determined by spin, with Shakib leading Bangladesh’s slow bowling attack, while players such as Maheesh Theekshana and Dunith Wellalage are expected to play crucial roles for Sri Lanka.
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