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SL vs BAN 2nd T20I: All you need to know, head to head, playing XI

Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are set for a thrilling rematch in the second T20I of their three-match series on Sunday at Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium. Sri Lanka currently lead 1–0 after a dominant performance in the opener, but Bangladesh will be eager to respond and level the series. Sri Lanka secured a comfortable 7-wicket win in the first game, propelled by a fiery innings from Kusal Mendis.
He smashed 73 runs off 51 balls—including five boundaries and three sixes. Bangladesh, after being asked to bat, were restricted to a modest total of 154/5 in 20 overs. Meanwhile, after a tough setback in the first T20I, Bangladesh would look to bounce back as they head into the second match of the three-game series.
They face a pivotal opportunity to square things up and regain momentum. A win for Bangladesh on Sunday will level the series 1–1, setting up a thrilling final. While a loss would hand Sri Lanka an overwhelming advantage and a series win.
Head-to-head
Matches - 18
SL won - 12
BAN won - 6
Sri Lanka likely XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka (c), Dasun Shanaka, Chamika Karunaratne, Jeffrey Vandersay, Maheesh Theekshana, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara
Bangladesh likely XI: Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Litton Das (c & wk), Mohammad Naim, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mohammad Saifuddin, Taskin Ahmed
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