Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are getting ready to take on each other in the first ODI match of the three-match series on Wednesday at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium. All matches of the series will be held at the same venue. 

In the first leg of the ongoing series, Bangladesh hosted Sri Lanka in the three-match T20I series, where Sri Lanka clinched it with a 2-1 win. The win in T20Is will undoubtedly give Sri Lanka great momentum heading into the ODIs. 

Sri Lanka will be led by Kusal Mendis as they appear to be well-equipped to tackle the challenge from Bangladesh. With the availability of solid players, Sri Lanka will look to capitalize on their recent success and maintain their dominance over their rivals.

On the other hand, Bangladesh will be eager to bounce back from their defeat in the T20Is and make a statement in the ODI series. Bangladesh will be led by Najmul Hossain Shanto amid the presence from experienced players Litton Das, Mahmudullah, Mushfiqur Rahim and Soumya Darkar.

Bangladesh team possess the skills and determination to turn the tide in their favor. With a full-strength squad, Bangladesh will be aiming to showcase their capabilities and put up a strong fight against Sri Lanka.

Head-to-head

Sri Lanka and Bangladesh have been into 54 ODI outings wherein former has returned with 42 victories while latter has secured 10 wins. 

BAN Probable XI: Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Soumya Sarkar, Mahmudullah, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Taijul Islam

SL Probable XI: Kusal Mendis (c&wk), Charith Asalanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Avishka Fernando, Angelo Matthews, Pathum Nissanka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madhushanka