The first ODI of the series in Colombo was in favor of Bangladesh. The bowlers had set a target of 245 runs with controlled bowling. Bangladesh had even scored 100 runs for 1 wicket. But the batting suddenly collapsed and Mehedi Miraj lost by a big margin of 77 runs.

The responsibility will go to the batters. Even Tanjid Tamim, who scored the most runs for the team at the end of the match, was unable to set himself up and extend the innings, and took the responsibility on his own shoulders by getting out when the team needed it. There is no chance for Liton Das, Towhid Hridoy, Mehedi Miraj to hold the shield.

Still, Bangladesh's batting line-up for the second ODI of the series will remain unchanged. Nazmul Shanto will be in the top order along with the opening pair of Tanjid and Parvez Emon. Liton Das, Towhid Hridoy and Miraj will be responsible for the middle order.

Although the batting order remains the same, there may be two changes in the bowling attack. Pacer Taskin Ahmed may not be in the playing XI for the second ODI. He may be rested on the advice of the medical department as he is recovering from an injury. He may be brought back into the playing XI for the final match.

With him, there may be a change in the spin attack. Leg-spinner Rishad Hossain will enter the XI. Left-arm spinner Tanvir Islam, who made his debut in the first match, may have to sit on the bench to make room for him. However, if the Colombo wicket seems more spin-friendly, the team management may decide to play three spinners and two pacers.

Sri Lanka, who won the first match, can play with the same XI. There is a possibility of intermittent rain in Colombo. The sky may remain cloudy. The Sri Lankans can also make a change in the XI considering the demands of the wicket and the conditions. Dunith Vellalaghe can enter the XI in place of pace all-rounder Milan Ratnayake.

Bangladesh's probable playing XI: Tanjid Tamim, Parvez Emon, Nazmul Shanto, Liton Das, Towhid Hridoy, Mehedi Miraj, Zaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Tanjim Shakib, Hasan Mahmud, Mustafizur Rahman.

Sri Lanka probable playing XI: Nishan Madushka, Pathum Nishanka, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Charitha Ashalanka, Janith Liyanage, Milan Ratnayake, Wanindu Hasaranga, Mahesh Thiksana, Ishan Malinga, Asitha Fernando.