ICC World Cup 2019: Match 16, Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka - Bangladesh's Predicted Playing XI

Bangladesh Cricket Team made a thumping start to their ICC World Cup 2019 campaign, but two straight defeats have slowed their campaign. They will look to bounce back off the wall when they take on Sri Lanka at the County Ground in Bristol on June 11 (Tuesday).

Mashrafe Mortaza & Co have failed to come out as a unit in the last two games which have hurt them badly. Moreover, only Shakib Al Hasan has scored runs, and the management will want the other seniors to stand up and contribute to the team. Besides, the skipper also needs to deliver goods and lead the team from the front.

Bangladesh will look to come out stronger and return to winning ways in the next game.

Date and Time: June 11 (Tuesday), 3:00 PM IST, County Ground in Bristol

Here is the predicted playing XI of Bangladesh for match 15 of the ICC World Cup 2019 against Sri Lanka at the County Ground in Bristol:

Tamim Iqbal

Bangladesh have mainly struggled due to the poor form of Tamim Iqbal. The Tigers relied primarily on their experienced batsman who is yet to fire in the tournament. The management will hope Tamim to get off the blocks against Sri Lanka.

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Soumya Sarkar

The swashbuckling opener needs to score runs and help his side get off to a good start. So far, Soumya Sarkar has struggled to be among the runs and will hope to leave a mark in his first-ever World Cup.

Shakib Al Hasan

Shakib Al Hasan has been a revelation with the bat at no 3. He is currently the highest scorer in the tournament and will look to keep up his excellent form for Bangladesh in the matches to follow. Beside, Shakib can also chip in with left-arm spin which will strengthen the bowling unit.

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Mushfiqur Rahim(WK)

Mushfiqur Rahim has been among the runs; however, the big knocks are yet to come. The wicket-keeper batsman will have to bat till the end when he gets a start. Besides, Rahim needs to improve his wicket-keeping skills as some chances have gone begging here and there.

Sabbir Rahman

Sabbir Rahman is a talented Bangladeshi batsman but his off the field antics have kept him out of the game for long. The pinch-hitter needs to deliver at the biggest stage and showcase his abilities as a batsman.

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Mahmudullah

Mahmudullah is an essential stakeholder in the Bangladesh line-up and needs to step up as they look for a win. He started the tournament with a stunning knock but since then has struggled to be among the runs.

Mosaddek Hossain

Mosaddek Hossain is a handy cricketer who can chip in with both bat and ball, and the management will want him to contribute in both the departments. Besides, he is also a good fielder, which will add value to the team.

Mohammad Saifuddin

Mohammad Saifuddin has been among the wickets for Bangladesh. He needs to continue the excellent work as the Tigers are desperately looking for a win in the next match at Bristol.

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Mehidy Hasan

Mehidy Hasan has bowled well in the powerplay overs and contained the runs. However, he needs to pick wickets and provide breakthroughs to contain the opponents for low totals.

Mashrafe Mortaza(C)

Mashrafe Mortaza has been completely out of form in this World Cup. The veteran cricketer needs to up his performance and lead Bangladesh from the front against Sri Lanka who are also striving for good in this tournament.

Mustafizur Rahman

Mustafizur Rahman has had an average time with the ball so far in the tournament. He will have to pick wickets with the new ball and remove both the Lankan openers who have only scored runs for their team.