Bangladesh are touring Sri Lanka for a full tour from June 17 to July 16, 2025, and will play 2 Tests, 3 ODIs , and 4 T20Is. This tour is crucial for both sides since it comprises of World Test Championship games and will act as a buildup for the ICC Champions Trophy. Fans in India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and the rest of the world can watch the matches live on TV and online. Here is how you can watch all the action live.

 Today’s Match – 1st Test: Day 1

• Match: Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh – 1st Test, Day 1
• Date: June 17, 2025
• Venue: Galle International Stadium, Sri Lanka
• Start Time: 10:00 AM IST | 4:30 AM GMT

Player Battles
Najmul Hossain Shanto - Prabath Jayasuriya
Shanto’s temperament to play spin will be tested on a spinning Galle track by Jayasuriya’s sharp left-arm spin.

Mushfiqur Rahim vs Kasun Rajitha 42 of 26 balls (1 four & 3 sixes) –
 Rajitha’s ability to swing it upfront and bowl a disciplined line could give Mushfiqur a few problems during the new ball period.

Angelo Mathews v Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Mathews’ slow-batting tactics may not go down well with the tight off-spin of Mehidy pushing it to be a battle of attrition.

Kusal Mendis vs Taijul Islam
How effectively Taijul traps Mendis LBW could be a defining factor in Sri Lanka’s middle order resistance.

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SL vs BAN Probable Playing XIs:

Bangladesh Probable Playing XIs

Litton Das, Anamul Haque, Mominul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mushfiqur Rahim, Jaker Ali (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nayeem Hasan, Taijul Islam, Ebadot Hossain, Hasan Mahmud

Sri Lanka Probable Playing XIs

Oshada Fernando, Pathum Nissanka, Pavan Rathnayake, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Kusal Mendis (wk), Akila Dananjaya, Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Angelo Mathews, Kasun Rajitha, Milan Rathnayake, Prabath Jayasuriya