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Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, Match Winner Prediction: Sri Lanka is all set to host Bangladesh in the first Test match of Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka, which will take place at Galle International Stadium on 17 June 10:00 AM IST.
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka recently played a Test series against Australia where they were defeated by 2-0. However, in the ODI series they made a strong comeback and won the ODI series by 2-0. Now they are set to clash with Bangladesh, where Dhananjaya de Silva will lead the team, and Pathum Nissanka and Oshada Fernando will handle the top batting order. In the middle order, Kamindu Mendis and Prabath Jayasuriya will be seen playing, while Asitha Fernando and Vishwa Fernando will take charge of bowling attack.
Bangladesh
On the other hand, Bangladesh recently played a T20I series against Pakistan, where they were defeated and PAK was leading by 3-0. Looking at their squad for this series, Najmul Hossain Shanto will lead the team, while Shadman Islam and Mominul Haque will handle the top batting order. In the middle order, Jaker Ali Mehidy and Hasan Miraz will play a crucial role, while the bowling attack will be handled by Hasan Mahmud and Nahid Rana.
So today’s match will be important for both teams, as neither wants to lose their opening match of the series.
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Match Details, Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka 2025
| League | Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka |
|---|---|
| Match | Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh |
| Time | 17 June, 10:00 AM IST. |
| Venue | Galle International Stadium |
Galle International, Pitch And Weather Report
At Galle International Stadium the pitch is suited for bowlers, especially for spinners. It will offer a flat and decent surface where bowlers are likely to emerge wickets. However batters can also score runs but they need to understand the pitch’s behaviour, before going for a high score inning.
| 🌟 Factor | 🏏 Details |
|---|---|
| 🌡️ Temperature | 28-27°C Cloudy |
| 🌧️ Weather Forecast | 75-85% Humidity with 35-45% chances of rain |
| 🏟️ Pitch Behavior | Average |
| ⚡ Best Suited To | Batting Friendly |
| 1️⃣ Average 1st Innings Score | 370-380 |
Galle International Stadium Test Records:
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 48 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 26 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 16 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 372 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 309 |
| Average 3rd Innings Score | 239 |
| Average 4th Innings Score | 157 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 704/3 (151 Overs) by SL vs IRE |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 73/10 (28.5 Overs) by RSA vs SL |
| Highest Score Chased | 344/6 (127.2 Overs) by PAK vs SL |
| Lowest Score Defended | 117/10 (44.3 Overs) by PAK vs SL |
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Head-to-Head Record in Test
| Matches Played | 26 |
|---|---|
| Matches Won by Sri Lanka | 20 |
| Matches Won by Bangladesh | 01 |
| Matches Tied/No Result | 05 |
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, Today’s Probable 11
| Sri Lanka | Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka | Najmul Hossain Shanto (c) |
| Oshada Fernando | Shadman Islam |
| Kusal Mendis | Mominul Haque |
| Angelo Mathews | Mushfiqur Rahim |
| Dinesh Chandimal (wk) | Litton Das (wk) |
| Dhananjaya de Silva (c) | Jaker Ali |
| Kamindu Mendis | Mehidy Hasan Miraz |
| Prabath Jayasuriya | Taijul Islam |
| Akila Dananjaya | Nayeem Hasan |
| Asitha Fernando | Hasan Mahmud |
| Vishwa Fernando | Nahid Rana |
Key Players to Watch Out in Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Match
Top Batters
- Kusal Mendis: Kusal Mendis will be a good choice for today’s match, he played a total of 14 Test innings against Bangladesh, and scored a total of 752 runs with the highest of 196.
Also keep your eyes on – Dhananjaya de Silva, Pathum Nissanka.
- Najmul Hossain Shanto : Bangladesh star player Najmul Hossain Shanto will be a good choice for today’s match. He played a total of 11 Test innings against Sri Lanka and scored a total of 232 runs with the highest of 163.
Also keep your eyes on – Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das.
Top Bowlers
- Asitha Fernando : Asitha Fernando will be a good choice as a bowler, he played a total of 5 Test innings against Bangladesh and took a total of 17 wickets.
Also keep your eyes on – Vishwa Fernando.
- Hasan Mahmud : Hasan Mahmud will be a good choice, he played a total of 2 Test innings against Sri Lanka and took a total of 6 wickets.
Also keep your eyes on – Nahid Rana.
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Match Prediction Scenarios
| Scenario | Toss Winner | Decision | First Innings Score | Predicted Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scenario 1 | Sri Lanka | Batting | 370-380 | Sri Lanka |
| Scenario 2 | Bangladesh | Batting | 350-360 | Sri Lanka |
FAQs
Who will win today’s match between Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh ?
As per the head-to-head records Sri Lanka is ahead and their previous performances are also impressive. So Sri Lanka can win today’s match.
What is the Head-to-Head record of Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh ?
Sri Lanka and Bangladesh have played a total of 26 matches, in which Sri Lanka won 20 and Bangladesh won only one.
Key Players to Watch Out for today’s Match?
Here are a few key players who lead you to win the contest- Kusal Mendis, Najmul Hossain Shanto and Hasan Mahmud.
Who will win the toss in today’s Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka 2025 Match?
Sri Lanka will win the toss in today’s Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka 2025 match.
Disclaimer: All predictions are made based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. Please refer to records and stats to take your Predictions. You are not bound to follow these predictions.
