HIGH TIME SL BATSMEN SHED MAMA’S BOY DEPENDENCE ON KUSAL MENDIS

Posted by Brian Thomas July 15, 2025 5 Views
High time rest of SL batters shed mama's boy dependence on one man Kusal Mendis to carry the baby

Going into decisive clash Bangladesh has a positive mindset, but Sri Lanka a hard nut to crack in own familiar backyard

Bangladesh, after an emphatic win over SriLanka in their last T 20 game at Pallekele have a positive mindset that they have the skill level to beat Sri Lanka in their own familiar backyard the RPIS.

The 83 run victory by the visitors at Dambulla is their best effort against the home team. Sri Lanka are shell shocked that they recorded their lowest ever total in the T 20 game in home conditions which is a worry.

Sri Lanka will have to tighten their game plan in the bowling cordon, especially in the back end. Leaking 76 runs in the last 6 overs is a clear indication that their death bowlers are notH bowling in the right areas.

Sri Lanka controls the power play overs and the middle overs, but a few missed opportunities on the field are the root cause that let the visitors off the hook.

We envisage a batting change in the Sri Lankan team . They might consider looking at a better option at number 4, even a legitimate all-rounder with finishing ability looks a prerequisite given the decider challenge.

Dependency on a few batters to deliver from a Sri Lankan perspective is not the right way to go.

The top 6 must fire, and Sri Lankan batters seem vulnerable against legY spin.

Bangladesh has a competent middle order batting cordon. Their bowling has reached a competitive level, especially on Sri Lankan pitches which augures well for them.

Pathum Nissanka needs to hold the innings together whilst the rest of the batters must put their hands up and not expect Kusal Mendis to be the go-to man all the time.

The visitors, on the other hand, have a few cracks in the middle overs which they need to address. Otherwise, once bitten twice shy, Sri Lankan bowlers by now know the Bangladeshi threat in the back end overs, and if Sri Lanka get their act right in this facet of the game, the visitors will struggle.

Bangladesh must up their game plan in the power play and mid overs , whilst Sri Lanka needs help from the middle over batters.

Bangladesh’s chances will largely depend on skipper Litton Das for a lead from the front match winning score as he did fire in Dambulla.