BAN vs SL 2nd T20I: Sylhet International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report, Weather Forecast, T20 Stats & Records

Bangladesh will look to bounce back and level the series when they take on Sri Lanka in the second T20I at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet on Wednesday (March 6).

Najmul Hossian Shanto-led Bangladesh fell short by just three runs in their run chase of 207 against Charith Asalanka-led Sri Lanka in the series opener on Monday (March 4) at the same venue in Sylhet.

Put into bat, Sri Lanka rode on knocks from Kusal Mendis (59 off 36), Sadeera Samarawickrama (61* off 48) and Asalanka (44* off 21) to set a challenging target of 207.

In response, Bangladesh lost three wickets in a hurry, but Mahmudullah (54 off 31) and Jaker Ali (68 off 34) set the hosts well on-course for a win till Maheesh Theekshana and Dasun Shanaka sent the pair packing to seal a 3-run victory.

Now, the two sides are set to cross paths again. This will be the 15th clash between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in T20s, and also third meeting between the two sides at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, having met in the series opener and once back in 2018.

Here is a look at the Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka head to head record in T20 format along with the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium pitch report, weather forecast, T20 stats and record:

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka head to head in T20

In 14 BAN vs SL T20 head to head matches, Sri Lanka hold the edge with 10 wins against Bangladesh, who have won four times against their Asian rivals. In 6 matches in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka hold a 5-1 record, including a 75-run win in the 2018 meeting in Sylhet.

BAN vs SL T20 Stats

Sylhet International Cricket Stadium T20 Stats & Record

The venue in Sylhet has hosted 11 T20I matches so far with the home team winning 2 of their five outings, while neutral teams have won six times during the 2014 T20 World Cup.

Bangladesh's two wins came only last year against Afghanistan. Sri Lanka has won both their outings at the venue. First in 2018 and the second earlier this week. Here is a look at the venue stats & records:

• Matches: 11
• Home Team Won: 2
• Visiting Team Won: 3
• Neutral Team Won: 6
• Won Batting First: 3
• Won Chasing: 8
• Highest Total: 210/4 by Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh in 2018
• Lowest Total: 129 All Out by Bangladesh vs West Indies in 2018
• Average 1st Innings Score: 154
• Highest Successful Chase: 193/4 in 13.5 overs by Netherlands vs Ireland in 2014
• Lowest Total Defended: 140/5 by Netherlands vs UAE in 2014
• Highest Score: 72* by Tom Cooper (Netherlands) vs Zimbabwe in 2014
• Total Sixes: 129
• Total Fours: 276
• Total Fifties: 15
• Best Bowling Innings: 4 for 28 by Sheldon Cottrell (West Indies) vs Bangladesh in 2018

Sylhet International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

The pitch used for the first T20I seemed like a belter, on which run-scoring was easy, but in the recently concluded Bangladesh Premeir League there were some low-scoring matches with spinners dominating the proceedings. Chasing teams have won the matches here most.

Sylhet Weather Forecast For March 6

There is forecast for clear day and hazy evening on Wednesday (March 6) with the temperature expected to drop from 25 to 19°C in the playing hours of the match. There is no prediction for rain. So, weather will not play spoilsport in the BAN vs SL 2nd T20I.

BAN vs SL 2nd T20I Timing, Live Streaming & Telecast Details

• Match Date: March 6, Wednesday
• Match Start Time: 5:30 PM IST / 6 PM Local Time
• Live Streaming: Fancode