SL vs BAN Match Preview

This is the second game of the two-match Test series. The first Test Match ended in a draw, with the surface offering little to the bowlers. The Sri Lankans battled with the ball in their previous game, and the team will look to capitalize on the home advantage and secure a positive result. The Bangladeshis batted well in the previous game and will look to take positives from it. Sri Lanka has an excellent home record against Bangladesh. They have only lost once to them in 15 Test matches at home. The conditions on this Colombo track will be favorable to their bowlers. Bangladeshis have a history of being terrible tourists who struggled for consistency abroad.

SL vs BAN Match Details

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh – 2nd Test Match, Sri Lanka Series 2025

Venue: SSC Cricket Ground, Colombo

Date & Time: 25th June 2025 at 10:00 AM 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.

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SL vs BAN Probable Playing XIs:

Bangladesh Probable Playing XIs

Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Shadman Islam, Anamul Haque, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das (wk), Jaker Ali, Nayeem Hasan, Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana

Sri Lanka Probable Playing XIs

Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Pathum Nissanka, Lahiru Udara, Dinesh Chandimal, Oshada Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Mendis (wk), Milan Priyanath Rathnayake, Tharindu Ratnayake, Prabath Jayasuriya, Asitha Fernando

Topmost Picks for SL vs BAN Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Sri Lanka

• Pathum Nissanka – Pathum Nissanka scored 334 runs in his last 3 games, with an average of 37.11 and a strike rate of 89.54.
• Prabath Jayasuriya – Prabath Jayasuriya leads the bowling attack for Sri Lanka in the T20 format. In 2 matches, he picked up 9 wickets at an economy rate of 7.84.

Top Picks – Bangladesh

• Najmul Hossain Shanto – Najmul Hossain Shanto has risen to the top of the batting order for Bangladesh. He has 522 runs at an average of 30.7 and three half-centuries to his credit.
• Taijul Islam –  He has taken 12 wickets in his last seven games with a strike rate of 29.58.

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 performed well with the bat during this tour. However, the squad lacks experience with regard to the bowling attack, which presents a significant challenge. The conditions at this venue will not be favorable, and they will have to fight hard. Sri Lanka has a strong batting lineup, and its bowling attack is ideal for these conditions. We expect a close game, but the hosts have a slight advantage. Considering the team combination, Sri Lanka is expected to win this match.