Sri Lanka will face Bangladesh in the 1st Test of the Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka, 2025 on 17 June 2025 at Galle International Stadium, Galle. This article will cover match details, pitch report, playing XI, player stats, Dream11 predictions and fantasy cricket tips for the SL vs BAN match.
Match Preview
Sri Lanka begin the new World Test Championship cycle hoping to turn the page after a 2-0 defeat at home to Australia. This match carries extra emotional weight, with veteran Angelo Mathews set to retire from Test cricket.
The hosts will look to put in a strong performance to give him a fitting farewell. But issues with batting consistency and a lack of reliable bowling options still linger. Galle’s spin-friendly surface means the Lankan spinners will need to step up, while the top order must offer more resistance than they did against Australia.
Bangladesh have never beaten Sri Lanka in a Test match on Lankan soil, but this is a chance to change that. They come in hungry, with captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and senior batter Mushfiqur Rahim key to their hopes with the bat. Their spin duo, Taijul Islam and Mehidy Hasan Miraz, will be central to the bowling plan, especially as the pitch wears down.
With the Galle surface expected to assist spinners as the game progresses, Bangladesh will feel they have the tools if not the history on their side to pull off a breakthrough win.
Match Details
| Match: | Ireland vs South Africa Women, 1st T20I |
| Date: | 12 June 2025 |
| Time: | 10:00 AM (IST) |
| Venue: | Galle International Stadium, Galle |
| Streaming: | Sony Liv & Fancode |
Probable Playing XI
Sri Lanka
Pathum Nissanka, Oshada Fernando, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva (Captain), Kusal Mendis (Wicket-keeper), Prabath Jayasuriya, Sonal Dinusha, Asitha Fernando, Kasun Rajitha
Bangladesh
Shadman Islam, Anamul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto (Captain), Litton Das, Mushfiqur Rahim, Jaker Ali (Wicket-keeper), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nayeem Hasan, Taijul Islam, Ebadot Hossain, Khaled Ahmed
Pitch Report
The pitch at Galle tends to play true early on, offering good bounce and carry that allows batters to make the most of the first two days. But it doesn’t stay friendly for long cracks and rough patches start to show up quickly, bringing spinners into the game with sharp turn and unpredictable bounce. By day three, it turns into a real test of skill and patience, especially for those batting last. It’s no surprise that captains usually choose to bat first, hoping to cash in before the surface starts biting back.
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Head-to-Head Records ahead of 1st Test
- Won by Sri Lanka: 20
- Won by Bangladesh: 1
- Drawn: 5
SL vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Fantasy Dream Team
- Wicket-Keeper: Kusal Mendis, Litton Das
- Batters: Angelo Mathews, Najmul Shanto, Pathum Nissanka, Mushfiqur Rahim
- All-Rounders: Kamindu Mendis, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Dhananjaya de Silva
- Bowlers: Prabath Jayasuriya, Taijul Islam
- Captain: Kamindu Mendis
- Vice-Captain: Mehidy Hasan Miraz
SL vs BAN Match Prediction
Who Will Win Today’s Match?
Sri Lanka is expected to win this match.
