Mehidy's first game as captain did not go so well. After restricting Sri Lanka, they got off to a good start only to collapse in an alarming manner raising further questions within the line-up. Sri Lanka though continue a strong upturn in ODI fortunes going from strength to strength with a bowling attack that is capable of choking oppositions with ease.

SL vs BAN Match Details

Date: July 5th, 2025

Time:  2:30 PM IST

Venue: Colombo

SL vs BAN Weather Report

Rain could make an appearance across the game

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Pitch Report

Batting first could be a better choice on wearing surfaces likely in the tournament.

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SL vs BAN Head to Head

SL vs BAN Predicted Playing XI

Bangladesh Playing XI 

Tanzid Hasan, Najmal Hossain Shanto, Litton Das, Towhid Hridoy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Jaker Ali, Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana

Sri Lanka Playing XI

Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarwickrama, Charith Asalanka, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Players to Watch

Mehidy Hasan Miraz

Mehidy Hasan is one of the standout players in the line-up now stepping up in the absence of Shakib Al Hasan.

Sadeera Samarwickrama

Samarwickrama has grown well in the last few years to silently establish a base in the Sri Lankan middle-order. He is crucial part of the line-up and remains one to produce those quiet but crucial knocks.

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Match Tips

Sri Lanka at home are favorites and come in with a lot of ambition.

Match Prediction: Sri Lanka Will Win the Match