Cricket fans are in for a treat as Sri Lanka and Bangladesh square off in the opening ODI of their three-match series in Colombo. With World Cup qualification points, team rebuilding, and national pride on the line, both teams will be eager to start strong. While Sri Lanka will rely on home advantage and spin depth, Bangladesh enter with a refreshed squad, hoping to upset the hosts on their turf.

Expect a gripping contest filled with spin battles, middle-over scrambles, and moments of brilliance as both teams begin their campaign in what promises to be a competitive and closely fought series.

 Match Details – SL vs BAN | 1st ODI, 2025

• Match: Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh – 1st ODI

• Date: July 2, 2025 (Wednesday)

• Time: 2:30 PM IST | 2:00 PM Local Time

• Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

 Live Streaming Details:

India:

• TV Broadcast: No confirmed traditional TV broadcast

• Live Streaming: FanCode (app & website, subscription may apply)

Sri Lanka:

• TV Broadcast: SLRC (Channel Eye)

• Live Streaming: Official Sri Lanka Cricket YouTube / Dialog ViU

Bangladesh:

• TV Broadcast: GTV (Gazi TV)

• Live Streaming: Rabbitholebd app & website

Other Regions:

• UK: TNT Sports / Discovery+

• Australia: Fox Sports / Kayo Sports

• USA & Canada: Willow TV / ESPN+

• Caribbean: ESPN Caribbean

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 Probable Playing XIs

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Charith Asalanka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Janith Liyanage, Dilshan Madushanka, Asitha Fernando

Bangladesh: Litton Das (wk), Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Shamim Hossain, Parvez Hossain Emon, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanvir Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib