Bangladesh take on Sri Lanka in their last match of the Arise Asia Cup schedule to be held today (Thursday) at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in the city, reports BSS.
The match kicks off at 2:00 pm.
The outcome of this match will have no bearing on who contest the Asia Cup final, and so Sri Lanka will use it to fine-tune their preparation for the summit clash against Pakistan.
For Bangladesh, it is the last opportunity to win a game in the tournament and go into the World Twenty20 with something other than defeat and disappointment.
The Tigers made exit from the championship race losing to Pakistan, despite making their highest ODI score.
They posted 326 for 3, with Anamul Haque, Mominul Haque and Imrul Kayes batting impressively, but the bowlers- particularly Shakib Al Hasan and Abdur Razzak-let them down.
The home team's pace attack has also struggled, and though Mathews was reluctant to get drawn into comparing it with Afghanistan's bowling, it is clear Bangladesh need better prepared fast bowlers and more variety in their spin attack.
Having made five changes to the side for the Pakistan game, Bangladesh could make one or two for the match against Sri Lanka.
Shafiul Islam could make way for Arafat Sunny, who was poor again against Pakistan.
Angelo Mathews' side has played three strong games against Pakistan, India and Afghanistan.
Squads:
Bangladesh (possible): Anamul Haque (wicket keeper), Imrul Kayes, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim (captain),Shakib Al Hasan, Nasir Hossain, Ziaur Rahman, Mahmudullah, Shafiul Islam, Abdur Razzak and Al-Amin Hossain.
Sri Lanka (possible): Kusal Perera, Lahiru Thirimanne, Kumar Sangakkara (wicket keeper), Mahela Jayawardene, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews (captain), Chaturanga de Silva/Sachithra Senanayake, Thisara Perera, Ajantha Mendis, Suranga Lakmal and Lasith Malinga /Dhammika Prasad.
