Bangladesh takes on Sri Lanka in the second game of the Asia Cup with both the teams looking to make a strong start to the campaign. Earlier, Pakistan defeated Nepal in the opening match in what was a one-sided game. The venue for today’s game is the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy which is not known for high-scoring games. The batsman from both the teams will have to battle hard for each run and the side winning the toss will likely bat first to put the opposition under pressure. Sri Lanka with 40 wins out of the 52 encounters with Bangladesh dominate the head-to-head statistics but they are missing some key players here which is a cause of concern. Bangladesh versus Sri Lanka will be telecasted on the Star Sports network and streamed on the Hotstar app from 3:00 pm IST. 'Ball Wasn't Coming On, Pitch Was Two Paced' Says Babar Azam After Match-Winning 151 in PAK vs NEP Asia Cup 2023 Clash.

Dasun Shanka’s Sri Lanka can be a daunting prospect for the best of sides particularly at home. Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka are the key players with the bat for the side with Dimuth Karunaratne also chipping in with important runs from time to time. Maheesh Theekshana has done well in both ODI and T20 cricket in the recent past and will be a key player in their bowling unit.

Shakib Al Hasan, one of the finest all-rounders in modern-day cricket, will be leading his side in the Asia Cup. Mushfiqur Rahim is another experienced player in their ranks and his presence behind the stumps is vital. Mehidy Hassan is a wicket-taking option for the team and the Kandy pitch should suit his bowling style. Taskin Ahmed and Hasan Mahmud will be leading the pace attack. Mohammad Rizwan Fails To Ground His Bat As Dipendra Singh Airee’s Direct Hit Runs Him Out During PAK vs NEP Asia Cup 2023 Match (Watch Video).

When is Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup 2023 Match? Know Date, Time and Venue

Bangladesh will face Sri Lanka in the second match of Asia Cup 2023 on Thursday, August 31. The match will be played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium and it will begin at 3:00 pm IST (Indian Standard Time).

Where To Watch Live Telecast of BAN vs SL Asia Cup 2023?

Star Sports is the official broadcast partner of Asia Cup 2023 in India. The live telecast of the Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka contest, which is the first match of the tournament, will be available for live telecast on the Star Sports 1/HD channel. Besides this, fans can also enjoy live telecast of this match in several languages on the Star Sports 1 Hindi/HD, Star Sports 1 Tamil/HD, Star Sports 1 Telugu/HD and Star Sports 1 Kannada/HD channels in India. In Bangladesh, fans can watch live telecast of this match on Gazi TV and T Sports.

 How To Get Free Online Live Streaming of BAN vs SL Asia Cup 2023?

Disney+ Hotstar, the official OTT platform for Star Network, will provide live streaming of Asia Cup 2023 in India. Fans can enjoy online live streaming of the Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2023 match in India on the Disney+ Hotstar app for free on mobile devices. However, a subscription would be required if fans are to watch live streaming of this match on the Disney+ Hotstar website. Bangladesh will be a tough nut to crack for Sri Lanka given the kind of bowling attack they have the Tigers could well secure a win here.

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