The New Nation - Internet Edition

Sports Reporter

Bangladesh will face Sri Lanka today in their second match of the Grameenphone Tri- Nation Cricket Tournament at the Mirpur Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium. The match begins at 9.00 AM. Bangladesh Television will telecast the game live from the stadium.

Earlier, Sri Lanka made an superb start as they composed a massive 130-run victory over Zimbabwe in their first match on January 12 at the same venue. On the other hand, Bangladesh made a poor start as they lost to Zimbabwe by 38 runs in their opening match on January 10 at the same venue.

Today's match is do or die encounter for Bangladesh if they want to play in the final. The final is scheduled to be held at the same venue on January 16.

If Bangladesh win over Sri Lanka that will not sufficient for the hosts to reach the final. Bangladesh have to register a big win against their Asian counterpart to cruise into the final.

On the other hand, if Sri Lanka win over Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe will get tickets of the final.