The Bangladesh vs. Sri Lanka cricket series in 2025 is a multi-format tour consisting of two Test matches, three One Day Internationals (ODIs), and three Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), taking place from June 17 to July 16, 2025, in Sri Lanka. The Test series is part of the 2025–2027 ICC World Test Championship, and the ODIs are part of the ICC Cricket World Cup Super League 2023–2025. Below are the detailed match updates based on available information, focusing primarily on the ongoing first Test match, with the schedule for the remaining matches.
Match Details
1st Test Match: Bangladesh vs. Sri Lanka
- Date: June 17–21, 2025
- Venue: Galle International Stadium, Galle
- Status: Ongoing (Day 1 as of June 17, 2025)
- Toss: Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat first.
- Current Score (as of latest updates on June 17, 2025):
- Bangladesh: 146/3 (session details from posts on X)
- Key Performances:
- Pitch and Conditions:
- The Galle pitch is known for favoring spinners, with 373 wickets taken by spinners since 2020, the most at any venue. A wicket falls to spinners roughly every ten overs.
- Batting averages tend to diminish as the game progresses, especially on days three and four, due to increased spin.
- Weather: Warm and tropical (25–32°C) with a looming threat of rain, which could impact play over the five days.
- Team Updates:
- Sri Lanka:
- Captained by Dhananjaya de Silva, the squad includes six uncapped players: Lahiru Udara, Sonal Dinusha, Pavan Rathnayake, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Tharindu Rathnayake, and Akila Dananjaya (who last played a Test in 2019).
- Veteran Angelo Mathews is playing his farewell Test, aiming to end his 16-year Test career on a high note.
- Key players include Dinesh Chandimal (averaging 67.06 against Bangladesh with five centuries) and Prabath Jayasuriya, the third-highest wicket-taking spinner in the last WTC cycle.
- Bangladesh:
- Led by Najmul Hossain Shanto, with Litton Das returning from injury.
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz, a standout all-rounder, is expected to play a crucial role, especially in spin-friendly conditions, though his match fitness is a concern.
- Bangladesh have not drawn a Test in their last 21 matches, equaling their longest such run from 2001–2004.
- Broadcast Information:
Series Schedule
The full schedule for the Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka 2025 is as follows, with venues and formats confirmed:
- 2nd Test:
- Date: June 25–29, 2025
- Venue: Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo
- Time: 10:00 AM IST (10:30 AM local time)
- Status: Upcoming, part of the ICC World Test Championship.
- 1st ODI:
- Date: July 2, 2025
- Venue: R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
- Time: 2:30 PM IST (day-night match)
- Status: Upcoming, part of the ICC Cricket World Cup Super League.
- 2nd ODI:
- Date: July 5, 2025
- Venue: R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
- Time: 2:30 PM IST (day-night match)
- Status: Upcoming.
- 3rd ODI:
- Date: July 8, 2025
- Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
- Time: 2:30 PM IST (day-night match)
- Status: Upcoming.
- 1st T20I:
- Date: July 10, 2025
- Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
- Time: 7:00 PM IST
- Status: Upcoming.
- 2nd T20I:
- Date: July 13, 2025
- Venue: Dambulla International Cricket Stadium, Dambulla
- Time: 7:00 PM IST
- Status: Upcoming.
- 3rd T20I:
- Date: July 16, 2025
- Venue: R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
- Time: 7:00 PM IST
- Status: Upcoming.
Additional Context
- Historical Rivalry:
- Sri Lanka has dominated the head-to-head record, winning 74 of 100 matches across formats, including never losing a Test series to Bangladesh.
- Bangladesh has shown improvement since 2017, with notable wins in T20Is and close encounters in ICC events, such as their 2023 World Cup victory over Sri Lanka.
- The rivalry, known as the “Naagin Derby,” has been intense, marked by incidents like the 2018 T20I “naagin dance” celebrations and the 2023 timed-out dismissal of Angelo Mathews.
- Team Form:
- Sri Lanka is coming off a 2-0 Test series loss to Australia at home in February 2025, while Bangladesh drew 1-1 against Zimbabwe earlier in the year.
- Both teams are looking to start the new WTC cycle strongly, with Sri Lanka banking on home advantage and Bangladesh aiming to leverage their returning players.
- Key Players to Watch:
- Sri Lanka: Dinesh Chandimal, Prabath Jayasuriya, Angelo Mathews (in his final Test), and uncapped players like Tharindu Rathnayake (337 first-class wickets).
- Bangladesh: Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (key all-rounder), and Litton Das.
- Tickets and Viewing Tips:
- Tickets can be purchased online via Sri Lanka Cricket’s website or at stadium counters. Prices range from affordable seats to VIP options.
- Arrive early (gates open 2–3 hours before the match), and bring sealed water bottles, small snacks, and light clothing.
Sources
- Information on the ongoing Test match and player performances is sourced from posts on X and web updates.
- Series schedule and broadcast details are compiled from ESPNcricinfo, Cricbuzz, and other cricket websites.
- Historical rivalry context is from Wikipedia and other sources.
For real-time updates on the ongoing Test match, you can follow live scores on ESPNcricinfo, Cricbuzz, or Sofascore, or watch on the listed broadcast channels. If you need specific details on a particular match or format later in the series, let me know, and I can provide further updates or predictions based on available data!