Cricket fans are excited about the longer-version Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka series 2022. The Lankans have a solid record against the Tigers in Test cricket. However, the current Sri Lankan Test team is expected to face stiff competition from the hosts Bangladesh Test team. The results of the contest will have an impact on the ongoing ICC Test Championship’s points table as both sides have a chance to improve their current positions. The probable ITC standings scenario at the end of BAN vs SL bilateral series 2022 is discussed in this article. 

Fixtures for the Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Series 2022

The two-match Test series between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will begin on May 15 in Chattogram and finish in Dhaka.

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Sri Lanka's most recent Test series against India ended in a 2-0 defeat, while Bangladesh lost their latest Test series to South Africa. As a result, both teams naturally fell to the ITC points table. Therefore, the following series will be critical for both teams to enhance their respective standings.

The outcome of the series will have an impact on their ICC Test rankings rating points. If Sri Lanka win 2-0, their rating points will rise, but their place will stay constant. If the Tigers win the series 2-0, Sri Lanka will drop one spot. However, Bangladesh's Test rankings will remain unchanged. At the moment, Bangladesh are ranked ninth in the ICC Test rankings with 51 rating points, while Sri Lanka are ranked seventh with 81 rating points.

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ICC World Test Championship (2021-2023): Probable Standings Scenario for Bangladesh and Sri Lanka

At the end of the Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka series 2022, Bangladesh may improve one position in the ITC points standings, while Sri Lanka can move up to third place. Bangladesh are now in eighth place with 16.66 percentage, while Sri Lanka are in fifth place with 50 percent.

Bangladesh win (1-0)

Bangladesh will get a maximum of 24 points if they win the series 1-0, and they will remain in seventh place. On the other hand, Sri Lanka's percentage is anticipated to be 39, keeping them in fifth place.

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Bangladesh win (2-0)

Bangladesh would replace the Windies in the seventh spot if they win the series 2-0. Bangladesh might have 37.50 percent, which is higher than the existing proportion in the West Indies. The position of Sri Lanka will not change.

Series draw (1-1)

Sri Lanka's points will rise if the series ends in a 1-1 draw, but the percentage will remain the same. However, Bangladesh's points and parentage will both improve, but their place will remain unchanged.

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Series draw (0-0)

Sri Lanka's percentage will drop if the series ends in a 0-0 draw, and they will likely remain in fifth place. On the other side, Bangladesh will stay in eighth place with 16 points.

Sri Lanka win (1-0)

If Bangladesh lose the series 1-0 against Sri Lanka, their place in the points standings will remain unchanged. However, the Sri Lankan team will climb to fourth place in the standings.

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Sri Lanka win (2-0)

At the end of the series, Sri Lanka will have a good opportunity of moving up to third place in the ICC Test Championship points table. They must whitewash the hosts in order to finish third in the points standings. Oppositely, Bangladesh will remain in eighth place, just above England.

Bottom Line 

Bangladesh can only go up one position in the ITC points standings if they whitewash Sri Lanka in the series. If the hosts can achieve the outcomes, it will be a great confidence booster for them. This confidence will help the Tigers Test team perform even better in the forthcoming series. The Sri Lankan Test team, on the other hand, may make a significant leap in the standings if they whitewash the hosts. This Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka series in 2022 will be a fantastic opportunity for them to improve their position in the ICC Test Championship (2021-2023). 

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