Match Details:
- Match: Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh( SL vs BAN ), 2nd ODI Match, Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka, 2025
- Date and Time: July 5, 09:00 am GMT / 02:30 pm IST / 02:30 pm local time
- Venue: R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
SL vs BAN Tips & Match Prediction:
Who will win the toss? – Sri LankaWho will win the match? – Sri LankaSri Lanka vs Bangladesh Preview:
Sri Lanka( SL ) is set to face Bangladesh( BAN ) in their 2nd ODI match during the Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka, 2025. This match is scheduled to take place at the R.Premadasa Stadium on Saturday, July 5.
Sri Lanka got off to a strong start in the tournament. Charith Asalanka led the charge with a brilliant century after the team lost early wickets quickly. Now, Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis—both key top-three batters—will be eager to bounce back and make a big impact in this game.
The middle order looks solid with dependable players like Kamindu Mendis and captain Asalanka himself. There’s plenty of firepower in the batting lineup, and they’ll be aiming to come back stronger and put in a better performance this time around.
Down the order, the team has some all-rounders, including Wanindu Hasaranga and Janith Liyanage. While Liyanage is still relatively new to the international scene, he’s shown promise with four fifties and a hundred in just 19 one-day matches. Having three all-rounders also adds variety to their bowling options.
Speaking of bowling, Hasaranga was the standout in the last game, taking 4 wickets for just 10 runs in his 8 overs. Asitha Fernando and Maheesh Theekshana also play crucial roles in the attack. With plenty of spinners in the squad and a pitch that favors spin, Sri Lanka looks well-equipped to challenge the opposition.
On the other hand, Bangladesh’s batting has been a bit disappointing on this tour. They lost their second Test by an innings and 78 runs, and in the first ODI, they collapsed from 100 for 2 to 167 all out while chasing 245.
This Colombo venue typically doesn’t produce very high scores—anything around 260 can be competitive. That said, there have been some big totals here, so Bangladesh will be hoping to post a stronger score this time. The batting lineup will rely heavily on Nazmul Hossain Shanto, Litton Das, and Towhid Hridoy, who form the core of their order.
Their middle-order contributions will be vital if Bangladesh want to stay in the game. The captain is a promising batsman at number six, supported by Jaker Ali down the order.
In bowling, Taskin Ahmed leads the pace attack and was Bangladesh’s top bowler last time with 4 for 47. Experienced pacers Mustafizur Rahman and Tanzim Hasan Sakib will also be important.
Though Bangladesh doesn’t have as many spin options as Sri Lanka, they do have promising spinners in Tanvir Islam and captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz. While others in the squad can bowl spin, they lack experience, so Bangladesh is likely to stick with the same eleven for this match.
SL vs BAN Possible Playing XI:
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Milan Priyanath Rathnayake, Maheesh Theekshana, Eshan Malinga, Asitha Fernando.
Bangladesh: Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Litton Das (wk), Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Tanvir Islam, Mustafizur Rahman.
SL vs BAN Dream11 Fantasy Tips:
Captain: Charith Asalanka
Vice-Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga
Kusal Mendis, Litton Das, Pathum Nissanka, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Maheesh Theekshana, Jaker Ali, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman.
SL vs BAN Recent 5 Match Performance:
SL vs BAN Head-To-Head Records:
| Stats | Match | SL Won | BAN Won | NR | Draw |
| Overall | 58 | 44 | 12 | 2 | 6 |
| Recent 5 Matches | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
SL vs BAN Toss Prediction:
We’re hoping the team wins the toss and chooses to bat first.
SL vs BAN Pitch Report:
The surface at R. Premadasa Stadium usually offers something for everyone. Traditionally, it’s been known as a slower track that tends to assist spinners as the game progresses, especially in the second innings. Batters will need to apply themselves early on, as the new ball can grip a bit and stroke-making isn’t always easy up front.
As the match wears on, expect turn and variable bounce, which makes batting second a tricky proposition, particularly in day-night games where dew may or may not come into play.
That said, in recent years, there have been some high-scoring encounters, especially when the pitch is flat and well-rolled. Teams winning the toss often prefer to bat first, looking to post a competitive total and let the spinners take charge in the second innings.
Overall: A batting-friendly surface early on with increasing help for spinners; 260–280 can be a good score in ODIs, while anything above 160 in T20s is competitive.
SL vs BAN Weather Report:
Weather Report – July 5, 2:30 PM, R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo: Partly cloudy with a temperature around 84°F (29°C). Light breeze and no rain expected.
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Full Squad:
Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranaga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Milan Rathnayake, Dilshan Madushanka, Asitha Fernando, Eshan Malinga.
Bangladesh: Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Mohammad Naim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Litton Das, Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, Rishad Hossain, Tanvir Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Hasan Mahmud.
