NEW DELHI: The World Cup clash between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, scheduled to take place in the national capital, hangs in the balance due to severe air pollution. The well-being of the players is now taking precedence over the contest as a thick layer of toxic haze has once again enveloped the city, casting doubts over the match's feasibility.
Both participating teams, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, have been forced to cancel their training sessions at least once due to the abysmal Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi. The hazardous air conditions have not only raised concerns about the match but also evoke memories of past incidents when players had to wear masks to protect themselves.
Currently, Bangladesh find themselves out of contention in the tournament, while Sri Lanka's hopes of making it to the semifinals are hanging by a thread. Their chances seem to rely more on mathematical probabilities and luck rather than their performance on the field.
Bangladesh, ranked ninth out of 10 teams, are playing for pride at this point, while Sri Lanka are slightly better placed at seventh in the standings. Their objective is to secure their position to qualify for the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan.
In the head-to-head ODI statistics, Sri Lanka boasts a dominant 42-9 record against Bangladesh in 53 encounters. However, the Tigers gained inspiration from a warm-up game victory over the islanders just before the World Cup.
Here's everything you need to know about the ICC ODI World Cup match between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka:
What: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, 2023 ODI World Cup 38th Match
When: November 6 (Monday)
Where: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Time: 1400 IST
Where to watch: Live stream/telecast on Disney Hotstar and Star Sports Networks
Where to follow Live: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports
Playing XIs (Likely):
Bangladesh: Litton Das, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah, Towhid Hridoy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis (c & wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Angelo Mathews, Dushan Hemantha, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka ODI record ahead of their World Cup group game at the Arun Jaitley Stadium:
Overall
Bangladesh wins: 9
Sri Lanka wins: 42
Tied: 0
No result: 2
Last 10 meetings
27/01/2018: Dhaka - Sri Lanka won by 79 runs
15/09/2018: Dubai - Bangladesh won by 137 runs
26/07/2019: Colombo - Sri Lanka won by 91 runs
28/07/2019: Colombo - Sri Lanka won by 7 wickets
31/07/2019: Colombo - Sri Lanka won by 122 runs
23/05/2021: Dhaka - Bangladesh won by 33 runs
25/05/2021: Dhaka - Bangladesh won by 103 runs
28/05/2021: Dhaka - Sri Lanka won by 97 runs
31/08/2023: Pallekele - Sri Lanka won by 5 wickets
09/09/2023: Colombo - Sri Lanka won by 21 runs
