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**Summary:**

After a competitive Test and ODI series where Sri Lanka emerged victorious, Bangladesh is looking to end their tour on a positive note in the T20I series against Sri Lanka, which begins today in Pallekele. Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field first. The article provides team lineups, broadcast information, and squad lists for both teams.

**News Article:**

**Bangladesh Aim for T20I Upset After Sri Lanka Win Toss in Series Opener**

Pallekele, Sri Lanka – Following a hard-fought Test and ODI series, Bangladesh will attempt to salvage their tour of Sri Lanka as they face off against the home side in the first T20I today at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. Sri Lanka, fresh off a 50-over series win, have won the toss and elected to bowl first, putting the pressure on Bangladesh’s batsmen early.

While Bangladesh showed promise in the ODI series, including a notable five-wicket haul from Tanvir Islam and a half-century from Parvez Hossain Emon, they ultimately fell short, losing the deciding match by 99 runs. However, the change of format could offer a fresh opportunity for the Tigers as both teams eye preparation for the upcoming World Cup.

Litton Das will captain Bangladesh, with the lineup including Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Naim Sheikh, Towhid Hridoy, and several all-rounders. Charith Asalanka leads the Sri Lankan side, which features a strong batting lineup including Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, and Kusal Perera.

The match is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM IST and will be broadcast live on the Sony Sports Network in India. Live streaming will be available on SonyLIV and FanCode.

**Sri Lanka XI:** Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka (capt), Dasun Shanaka, Chamika Karunaratne, Jeffrey Vandersay, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara, Binura Fernando

**Bangladesh XI:** Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Litton Das (capt & wk), Naim Sheikh, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Tanzim Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mohammad Saifuddin

Will Bangladesh be able to pull off an upset in the T20I series? Cricket fans worldwide will be eagerly watching to find out.

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