Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Women T20 Preview & Tips - Sri Lanka tipped for yet another Asia Cup victory

Sri Lanka have cruised to a pair of big wins at the Asia Cup, with the side on course for a perfect group-stage campaign. 

Their opener against Indonesia saw them labour to a score of 129/8 in their 20 overs. While their batters struggled, their bowling unit was able to win them the game with ease as they skittled Indonesia for just 58. Their 71-run win was an excellent performance, although the quality of opposition is something that means their big win needs to be taken with a pinch of salt. 

Against Sri Lanka, Bangladesh have been poor. Their last seven T20 meetings have all ended in defeat, while Bangladesh have lost two of their last three. With a game against the UAE to come, Bangladesh will know it is not a necessity to win this match, although losing to Sri Lanka once again will further underline how far away from the better sides they still are. 

Their wins have been built on their ability to tear the opposition apart with the ball. Indeed, skittling the UAE for 79 in their opener was followed by bowling Indonesia out for 49. Their batting unit looked very good in their nine-wicket win over the former, although they trundled to 124/7 in their 75-run win over the latter. 

Sri Lanka are the strongest side in their group and they will want to underline their dominance with a win over Bangladesh. Their excellent run against their opponents means they are the big favourites to win this one, and I back Sri Lanka to end their group-stage campaign with three successive wins.