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BAN vs SL Dream11 Prediction is for Match 6 in Group B of the Hong Kong Sixes 2026. Bangladesh will face Sri Lanka on Friday, 30 October 2026. The match is set for Mission Road Ground, Mong Kok.
This is a short six-a-side game. Each team has named seven players. The final playing six is not confirmed. So, this is a pre-match guide. It is not a live team sheet or a guaranteed fantasy pick list.
The last two BAN-SL Sixes meetings were close in different ways. Sri Lanka won the 2024 semi-final by three wickets. Bangladesh won the 2025 pool game by 14 runs. That small record gives both sides a reason to stay alert.
Bangladesh will want fast runs and early wickets. Sri Lanka will want to use its recent Sixes success and strike hard in the powerplay. Check our 4xSports Dream11 Predictions page for more match guides.
Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, Match 6 |
| Group | Group B |
| Competition | Hong Kong Sixes 2026 |
| Date | Friday, 30 October 2026 |
| Format | Sixes |
| Venue | Mission Road Ground, Mong Kok |
| Start Time | 10:50 AM IST / 5:20 AM GMT |
| Local Time | 1:20 PM HKT |
| Playing Six | Not confirmed |
The supplied fixture lists Mission Road Ground, Mong Kok. One 2026 tournament page uses a different Kowloon venue label. This draft keeps the supplied venue as the fixture source of truth.
The toss and final six will decide the fantasy picture. Recheck both teams before making any app selection.
Team Form And Recent Results
No completed 2026 Hong Kong Sixes match was found for either side before this fixture. The tables below show the latest completed evidence in this format. The 2026 Asian Games T20I result is not used as Sixes form.
Bangladesh Team Form
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Nov 2025 | Sri Lanka | 75/5 | WIN by 14 runs |
Bangladesh defended a small total in that match. It bowled Sri Lanka out for 61. That shows the value of taking wickets early in this format.
Sri Lanka Team Form
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Nov 2024 | Bangladesh | 104/3 in 5.5 overs | WIN by 3 wickets |
Sri Lanka chased 104 in the 2024 semi-final. That result shows its ability to score quickly. The 2025 loss also shows that Bangladesh can disrupt the chase.
Pitch Report
The available evidence links past Hong Kong Sixes matches with Mong Kok and Mission Road Ground. The 2024 and 2025 scorecards show short Sixes innings. They do not provide a clean all-event ground average.
No reliable average is available for this pitch sample. Do not treat a normal T20I ground record as a Sixes record.
The past scorecards show that high scoring can happen in six overs. They also show that wickets can end a chase quickly. In fantasy terms, early batters and wicket-taking players may matter. Their final roles are not confirmed yet.
Head-To-Head
The defined H2H scope is completed Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka matches in the Hong Kong Sixes. Only two meetings were found.
| Date | Stage | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Nov 2024 | Second semi-final | Sri Lanka won by 3 wickets |
| 7 Nov 2025 | Pool D | Bangladesh won by 14 runs |
The score in 2024 was Bangladesh 103/5 and Sri Lanka 104/3. The 2025 score was Bangladesh 75/5 and Sri Lanka 61 all out. These are Sixes results. They must not be mixed with national T20I H2H records.
Announced Squads And Playing Six Update
Both teams have announced seven-player special Sixes squads. The actual playing six is not confirmed.
Bangladesh Announced Squad
Abu Haider is the captain. The other announced players are Samiun Basir, Chowdhury Md Rizwan, Mrittunjoy Chowdhury, Ahrar Amin, Sabbir Rahman and Habibur Rahman Sohan.
Sri Lanka Announced Squad
Sangeeth Cooray is the captain. The other announced players are Movin Subasinghe, Vishen Halambage, Chamindu Wijesinghe, Sachitha Jayatilake, Ravindu Fernando and Muditha Lakshan.
These are wider special-tournament squads. They are not confirmed playing sixes. No full Sixes role map is published. Do not assume a wicketkeeper, batting order or bowling role. Do not apply national T20I roles to this match.
Dream11 Teams
Fantasy Team Update Pending
Dream11 has a general Sixes category. But the exact Hong Kong Sixes 2026 fixture listing was not verified. The player pool, lineup size, roles, credits and one-team limit are unknown for this match.
So, there are no ready-made Sixes teams in this draft. There is no 11-player team. There is no verified credit claim. The final fantasy setup must come from the live app after the fixture appears.
Readers can compare the format of other guides in the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20I prediction and the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 5th ODI prediction. Those pages do not confirm rules or roles for this Sixes game.
Captain And Vice-Captain Choices
These are conditional editorial watch ideas. They are not app-verified captain or vice-captain picks.
- Abu Haider: Watch if he is named and gets a clear batting or bowling role. His captain status gives him a likely leadership part. His fantasy value is still unknown.
- Sangeeth Cooray: Watch if he starts. A report describes him as a left-handed opener. That is not proof of his Sixes batting place.
- Sachitha Jayatilake: Watch if he is selected. He was named Player of the Match in Sri Lanka’s 2025 Bowl final. That is useful context, not a promise.
- Sabbir Rahman: Watch if Bangladesh confirms him. His announced squad place makes him a possible batting option. His current Sixes role is not published.
On match day, check the live fixture. Confirm the six players. Check every role label. Then select a captain and vice-captain only inside the app rules.
Player Battles
Bangladesh Power Batters Against Sri Lanka’s New Ball
Bangladesh’s selected batters will face a short attack window. A wicket in the first over can change the whole game. This battle stays open until the six is named.
Sangeeth Cooray Against Early Pressure
Cooray has a left-handed opener description in available reporting. If he opens, Bangladesh may test him with its first bowlers. His actual position remains unconfirmed.
Sabbir Rahman Against Sri Lanka’s Field Plan
If Sabbir plays, Sri Lanka may protect the boundary first. A Sixes innings gives batters little time to settle. This is a conditional matchup, not a confirmed direct record.
Key Players
Abu Haider
He is Bangladesh’s announced captain. Leadership makes him a player to watch. His exact fantasy role is not available.
Sangeeth Cooray
He leads Sri Lanka. He is also described as a left-handed opener. The Sixes team sheet must confirm whether that signal applies here.
Sachitha Jayatilake
He was Player of the Match in Sri Lanka’s 2025 Bowl final. That past event gives him a useful watch tag. It does not confirm his place or role in this game.
Sabbir Rahman
He is part of Bangladesh’s announced squad. His name may draw fantasy interest if the app lists him. Wait for the live role label.
Winner Prediction
The editorial lean is close. Sri Lanka has the 2024 Sixes win. Bangladesh has the 2025 Sixes win. Neither side has a confirmed 2026 playing six.
Sri Lanka gets a slight conditional lean because it won the earlier meeting and has a strong recent tournament record. Bangladesh can change that view if its final six shows more proven Sixes batting. This is a probability-based view, not a guarantee.
FAQs
When Is BAN Vs SL Group B?
Bangladesh plays Sri Lanka on Friday, 30 October 2026. The listed start is 10:50 AM IST. It is 1:20 PM local time in Hong Kong.
Is The Playing Six Confirmed?
No. Both teams have announced seven-player squads. The final six from each side is still unknown.
Is A Pitch Average Available?
No reliable Mission Road Sixes average is available. Past scorecards support short high-scoring games but not a clean ground mean.
Are Ready-Made Dream11 Teams Available?
No. The exact fixture player pool, roles, lineup size and credits were not verified. Check the live fantasy app after the match listing appears.
