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Head to Head Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh

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Sri Lanka played 1st One Day International match against Bangladesh on 2nd April 1986 at Kandy and Sri Lankan won that match by 07 wickets.

That match was 3rd Match of John Player Gold Leaf Trophy (Asia Cup).

Sri Lanka won the toss and choose to field first and restricted Bangladesh for 131/8 in 45 overs (45 Over Match), Sri Lanka chased the target in 31.3 Overs losing only 3 wickets. Asanka Gurusinghe was named the Man of the Match.

Starting from there Sri Lanka faced 49 matches against Bangladesh for the date.

Details Facts
Matches Played49
Sri Lanka Won39
Bangladesh Won7
No Results0
Abandoned1
Sri Lanka Win %79.59%
Bangladesh Win %14.29%
Head to Head comparison

At last Sri Lanka meet Bangladesh on home soil in 2019 July for three One Day Internationals and Sri Lanka whitewashed Bangladesh by winning the Series by 3 – 0.

Top 5 Runs Scorers of the last series

PlayersMatInnsNORunsHSAveBFSR1005004s6s
AD Mathews (SL)3311878793.519993.96020181
MDKJ Perera (SL)3301831116118499.45100251
Mushfiqur Rahim (BDESH)33117598*87.521182.93020121
BKG Mendis (SL)331138546918176.24010131
FDM Karunaratne (SL)330974632.3312676.98000110

Glad to see that Captain KJP and Mendis were in the top 5 positions but the senior batsman who scored the highest runs in the series was ruled out for the tour against Bangladesh.

Most wicket takers of the last series

PlayerMatInnsOversMdnsRunsWktsAveEconSR45
Shafiul Islam (BDESH)33242159626.56.622400
N Pradeep (SL)22191104520.85.4722.800
Soumya Sarkar (BDESH)3316089422.255.562400
Mustafizur Rahman (BDESH)22180125431.256.942700
MD Shanaka (SL)116027394.51200

Unfortunately, Nuwan Pradeep who is the second-highest wicket-taker of the tournament and he is ruled out of the current squad.

Lets discuss on the overall statistics of the head to head matches.

Sri Lanka against Bangladesh

Overall figures
 PlayerSpanMatInnsNO RunsHSAveBFSR100500
1KC Sangakkara2002-201531283120612848.24136788.22561
2ST Jayasuriya1990-200922212103013054.21103799.32451
3WU Tharanga2005-201822222906118*45.3112680.46352
4TM Dilshan2002-201524215859161*53.6892492.96420
5DPMD Jayawardene2000-20152621354710830.3865583.51122
6MS Atapattu1997-200610944528390.454782.63050
7MDKJ Perera2013-20191212144511140.4548591.75211
8AD Mathews2009-2019141154068767.6647186.19040
9BKG Mendis2017-2019109134510243.1242581.17121
10PA de Silva1986-2003106128396*56.630293.7020
Sri Lankan Batting Statistics against Bangladesh

Out of 10 players in the list only 2 were in the current squad namely Kusal Janith and Kusal Mendis.

Overall figures
 PlayerSpanMatInnsOversMdnsRuns WktsBBIAveEconSR45
1M Muralitharan1995-20101717159.4165343131-May17.223.3430.911
2SL Malinga2004-20191514118114472723-Apr16.553.7826.210
3CRD Fernando2002-2008131396.154362224-Apr19.814.5326.210
4MF Maharoof2004-20121313101114132025-Mar20.654.0830.300
5WPUJC Vaas1995-2008121290.1202611925-Jun13.732.8928.401
6ST Jayasuriya1990-2009221597.323691814-Apr20.53.7832.520
7KMDN Kulasekara2007-2017151392.3847418Apr-3726.335.1230.810
8RAS Lakmal2010-2018121195.174511721-Mar26.524.7333.500
9NLTC Perera2010-20191715106.5157916Mar-6036.185.414000
10TM Dilshan2002-201524136872401517-Mar163.5227.200
Sri Lankan Bowling Statistics against Bangladesh

Bangladesh against Sri Lanka

Overall figures
PlayerSpanMatInnsNO RunsHSAveBFSR100500
Mushfiqur Rahim2007-20193028178314429100977.6143
Tamim Iqbal2007-20192423166612730.2789074.83242
Shakib Al Hasan2006-20182220260792*33.7273482.69062
Mohammad Ashraful2002-2013262515737523.8789464.09043
Mahmudullah2007-2019272434297620.4260570.9011
Khaled Mashud1995-2006151552595425.950950.88011
Nasir Hossain2012-2018109324373*40.530679.41011
Habibul Bashar1995-2007151512335216.6446250.43011
Anamul Haque2013-2019111002244922.432668.71002
Sabbir Rahman2015-201910912216027.6224689.83031
Bangladesh Batting Statistics against Sri Lankan
Overall figures
PlayerSpanMatInnsOversMdnsRuns WktsBBIAveEconSR45
1Mashrafe Mortaza2003-20182222184.5149662625-Mar37.155.2242.600
2Rubel Hossain2009-20191716117.5371723Apr-3331.176.0830.720
3Abdur Razzak2004-20131514122068719May-6236.155.6338.501
4Mohammad Rafique1995-20071515120.5356517Mar-6133.234.6742.600
5Syed Rasel2005-20101313114105501628-Feb34.374.8242.700
6Mustafizur Rahman2017-20199967037915Mar-5625.265.6526.800
7Shakib Al Hasan2006-20182221168.2778415Mar-4752.264.6567.300
8Mahmudullah2007-20192719941499928-Feb55.445.362.600
9Mehidy Hasan Miraz2017-201988752382921-Feb42.445.095000
10Shafiul Islam2010-2019664322849Mar-6231.556.628.600
Bangladesh Bowling Statistics against Sri Lanka

Considering all the statistics Sri Lanka way ahead of Bangladesh but most of the statistics are old and the current Sri Lankan Cricket team does not have players who are performed well against Bangladesh.

Therefore, Fans has to wait and see the performance of the Sri Lankan team headed by the Kusal Janith Perera.

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Sri Lankan Football in Crisis: Corruption, Mismanagement, and a Forgotten Future

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Sri Lankan football is facing an unprecedented crisis, with corruption, financial mismanagement, and neglect threatening to erase any hope for the sport’s future. Despite repeated warnings, investigations, and calls for reform, the Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) under its current leadership has continued to operate with impunity, ignoring the development of local players while prioritizing foreign-born recruits.

Audit Findings Ignored – Where is the Accountability?

The Ministry of Sports’ audit report uncovered multiple financial discrepancies within FFSL, yet no action has been taken to rectify them. The Finance Committee raised critical concerns, including:

  1. Unpaid Media Rights Payment of USD 10,000
    • A missing payment for SAFF Sri Lanka match media rights, with public service media confirming they never received the funds.
    • The Finance Committee instructed immediate resolution, yet no updates have been provided.
  2. Unresolved Zolo Football Purchase
    • FFSL paid LKR 12,775,000 for Zolo footballs from Ceylon Professional Sports Management (CPSM) without a financial guarantee, violating tender procedures.
    • The Finance Committee recommended either securing the footballs or recovering the funds, with escalation to the CID if unresolved. No progress has been reported.
  3. Unpaid Sponsorship Payment of USD 30,000
    • Sponsorship funds from Public Service Media (PSM) for the Mahinda Rajapaksa Trophy remain unaccounted for.
    • Despite instructions to resolve the matter, FFSL has failed to provide any updates.

FFSL’s Downward Spiral – A Lost Generation of Footballers

While Sri Lanka’s football governance remains plagued by corruption, the country’s domestic football structure has completely collapsed. There have been no domestic tournaments since 2022, depriving young players of a pathway to professional football. Despite over 42,000 active school-level players across 600 schools, FFSL has failed to support grassroots development, instead using school tournaments for branding while parents bear the costs.

Rather than investing in homegrown talent, the FFSL has prioritized recruiting foreign-based players to represent Sri Lanka’s national team. The current squad is unrecognizable, with only captain Sujan Perera representing local talent. Critics argue that these foreign recruits, most of whom play in third or fourth-tier leagues abroad, are using Sri Lankan representation to boost their own careers while the nation’s domestic football stagnates.

Sri Lanka’s Footballing Reputation in Tatters

The state of Sri Lankan football reached an embarrassing low during the AFC Cup qualifiers when head coach Abdullah Almutairi received a red card—a rare and humiliating moment in international football. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka’s FIFA ranking has plummeted from 124th to 200th out of 207, driven by alleged embezzlement of FIFA and AFC funds under successive FFSL presidents.

Unlike successful footballing nations, which integrate foreign-origin players into domestic leagues before calling them up to the national team, Sri Lanka’s approach has been reckless and damaging. The lack of Pro License coaches for the past 30 years has further exacerbated the decline, leaving Sri Lanka lagging behind regional peers like India and the Maldives.

FFSL’s Financial Mismanagement & Political Interference

  • FFSL has failed to present audited accounts since 2022, with officials suppressing the ministry’s audit report to avoid scrutiny.
  • Stolen equipment, including Adidas footballs, bags, and boots, has been traced to top FFSL officials, including former national captains and the finance manager. CCTV footage reportedly supports these claims.
  • Despite widespread allegations, successive sports ministers have turned a blind eye, allowing FFSL officials to manipulate narratives and maintain their grip on power.
  • The Annual General Meeting (AGM) for 2023-2024 has been postponed until March 2025—deliberately delaying accountability measures.

Will the Government Finally Take Action?

The newly elected government, led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, campaigned on an anti-corruption platform. Yet, despite the Ministry of Sports uncovering serious financial mismanagement, no action has been taken to hold FFSL accountable.

The time for promises has long passed. If Sri Lanka is to salvage its footballing future, immediate intervention is needed from the government, FIFA, and relevant stakeholders. Failure to act now will not only doom the sport but also betray the thousands of young Sri Lankan footballers who still dream of wearing the national jersey.

The question remains: Will the government finally clean up the mess in Sri Lankan football, or will corruption continue to suffocate the game?

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Sri Lanka Faces Thailand in AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers – Live

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Sri Lanka is set to take on Thailand in a crucial AFC Asian Cup Qualifier today. With history favoring Thailand in past encounters, the Sri Lankan squad will look to turn the tide and secure a positive result.

Sri Lanka has struggled in previous meetings, losing all five of their last encounters against Thailand, including a 2-0 defeat in their most recent clash in 2022. However, with a revamped squad and fresh motivation, they aim to challenge their higher-ranked opponents.

Thailand, known for its structured play and attacking prowess, will be looking to continue its dominance. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka, still in the rebuilding phase, will need a strong defensive display and tactical discipline to stand a chance.

Can Sri Lanka pull off an upset and make a statement on the continental stage? Stay tuned for live updates and post-match analysis.

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Bangladesh Cricket Star Shakib Faces Legal Trouble Amid Political Turmoil

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Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan, a key figure in global cricket, is facing legal issues back home. A Dhaka court has ordered the seizure of his assets as he battles fraud charges over bounced cheques worth $300,000.

Shakib, who was in Canada playing T20 cricket when Sheikh Hasina’s government was overthrown, has not returned to Bangladesh since. While he has not been charged for alleged ties to a violent crackdown, his links to the former regime make him a target of public anger.

Having played 71 Tests, 247 ODIs, and 129 T20Is, with 712 wickets to his name, Shakib remains a giant in cricket. However, his future—both on and off the field—hangs in the balance.

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