🏏 Series Overview
The Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Test series kicks off a new ICC
World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27. The first Test will be played at the
Galle International Stadium from June 17 to June 21, 2025. Both teams have
strong spin bowling lineups. So fans can expect a close and exciting contest.
But pitch conditions and weather can have a big impact on the outcome of the
game.
Series Snapshot:
- Teams:
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh
- Format:
2 Tests
- Dates:
June 17–21 & next Test following
- Captains:
Dhananjaya de Silva (SL), Najmul Hossain Shanto (BAN)
- Venue:
Galle International Stadium, Sri Lanka
📊 Head-to-Head Record
·
Tests played: 26
·
Sri Lanka wins: 20 | Bangladesh wins:
1 | Draws: 5
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Bangladesh's only Test win against Sri Lanka
came in Colombo in March 2017. Overall, Sri Lanka has been dominant in this
rivalry at its home, with 11 wins to Bangladesh's only one.
🎙️ Team News & Lineups
Sri Lanka
- Captain:
Dhananjaya de Silva
- Notable:
Angelo Mathews plays his final Test before retirement. Dhananjaya de Silva
hopes to “give a good farewell” with a victory.
- Debuts:
Lahiru Udara and spinner Tharindu Rathnayake begin their Test careers.
- Key
players: Pathum Nissanka, Prabath Jayasuriya, Kamindu Mendis, Kusal
Mendis.
Bangladesh
- Captain:
Najmul Hossain Shanto
- Injury
setback: Mehidy Hasan Miraz sits out Day 1 due to fever.
- Core
lineup: Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, Taijul
Islam.
🌍 Weather & Pitch Conditions
Weather Outlook
There is a possibility of rain for five days in the match,
with cloudy skies and light rain likely to disrupt play. Humidity will be high,
between 80-90%, and temperatures will range from a maximum of 30 to a minimum
of 20°C, making conditions challenging for the players.
Strategic impact:
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Team that is winning the toss may choose to bat
first to make the most of the available overs, especially with rain likely to
interrupt play throughout the match.
·
Light cloud and humidity could support early
swing bowling before spinners take control.
Pitch Report
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The Galle pitch supports spin, especially on
days 3 and 4, offering strong help to both wrist and finger spinners from each
side.
·
The average first-innings score at Galle is
around 340, providing fairly balanced conditions at the start of the match.
🔍 Key Players & Matchup Watch
Bangladesh Stars
·
Najmul Hossain Shanto leads from the
front—his form is crucial
·
Mehidy Hasan Miraz & Taijul Islam: Spin
duo expected to exploit turning conditions
Sri Lanka Standouts
·
Dhananjaya de Silva: As captain, his
batting and leadership will be pivotal
·
Angelo Mathews: Will aim for a victorious
farewell at home
·
Prabath Jayasuriya & Kamindu Mendis:
Spin spearheads expected to exploit the turning pitch
·
Pathum Nissanka: In solid form, key
top-order presence
🎥 Broadcast & Streaming
- India
(IST): Match starts at 10:00 AM; live on Sony Sports Network, FanCode,
and SonyLiv.
- UK:
Available via TNT Sports.
- USA:
Streaming on Willow TV.
- For
global access: ICC.tv website may offer streaming in some regions.
🔮 Predictions & Analysis
- Sri
Lanka enters as firm favourites, buoyed by home spin conditions and
emotional motivation for Mathews.
- Bangladesh
face a stern challenge: they’ve only one Test win in Sri Lanka’s territory.
- Strategy
will hinge on batting quickly to bank runs before rain, and leveraging
spin-friendly periods.