SL vs BAN Match Preview

Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will shift gears from the Test arena to an ODI series of three matches beginning July 2 in Colombo. Sri Lanka completed the Test finale in just 28 minutes on the next morning, winning by an innings and 78 runs and taking the series 1-0. With that dominant achievement setting the tone, Sri Lanka will be hoping to reset and revive their morale in the 50-over format. Sri Lanka won the ODI series 2-0 with an emphatic 174-run victory over Australia in Colombo. Batting first, Kusal Mendis fixed the innings with a superb 101 off 115 balls, forming key partnerships with Charith Asalanka (78*) and Nishan Madushka to help post a solid 281. 

SL vs BAN Match Details

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh – 1st ODI Match, Sri Lanka Series 2025

Venue: R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo

Date & Time: 02nd July 2025 at 02:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

SL vs BAN Venue Stats

SL vs BAN Pitch Report

Colombo's terrain is flat, and the ball glides easily onto the bat. Teams have scored 300+ runs in recent ODIs played here.

SL vs BAN Weather Report

Colombo will have bright and sunny weather, with no chance of rain during this match. The temperature will vary from 16°C to 8°C. 

SL vs BAN Last Five Matches

SL vs BAN Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

Also Read: SL vs BAN Dream11 Prediction 1st ODI match

SL vs BAN Probable Playing XIs:

Bangladesh Probable Playing XIs

Mehidy Hasan Miraz (C), Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Litton Das, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana

Sri Lanka Probable Playing XIs

Pathum Nissanka, Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Maheesh Theekshana, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Asitha Fernando, Eshan Malinga

Topmost Picks for SL vs BAN Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Sri Lanka

• Kusal Mendis – Kusal Mendis scored a century in the final ODI SL match. He has 454 runs in the last 9 ODIs, with an average of 64.
• Maheesh Theekshana – Maheesh Theekshana has 19 wickets in the last nine ODIs with an economy rate of 4.41.

Top Picks – Bangladesh

• Tanzid Hasan – Tanzid Hasan has scored 283 runs in the last nine ODIs, with an average of 31. He had scored 84 runs, his highest score against Bangladesh in their last victory over Sri Lanka.
• Mustafizur Rahman –  Mustafizur Rahman has taken 12 wickets in the last six ODIs. Supporting Sri Lanka, he has 23 wickets in 14 ODIs, 13 of which came in Sri Lanka.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for SL vs BAN Dream11 Team:

Litton Das, Pathum Nissanka(VC), Kamindu Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Mushfiqur Rahim, Dhananjaya de Silva, Najmul Hossain Shanto(C), Nayeem Hasan, Taijul Islam, Tharindu Ratnayake, Asitha Fernando

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Kusal Mendis, Mehidy Hasan Miraz

Vice-captain – Najmul Hossain Shanto, Pathum Nissanka

Wicketkeeper – Kusal Mendis

SL vs BAN Probable Winners:

Bangladesh currently has a six-game losing streak. They have an excellent batting lineup, but their bowlers are not up to par. Sri Lanka will play at Colombo, their fortress. They've got a perfectly balanced unit. At home, Asalanka has an average of 55. When Sri Lanka won the toss and fielded, Theeksana averaged 14 and took 17 wickets in seven innings. Hasaranga has 32 wickets in 11 games where Sri Lanka has fielded first. Considering the team combination, Sri Lanka is expected to win this match.