SL vs BAN 2025: Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh 1st Test Match Prediction

The first Test match between Sri Lanka (SL) and Bangladesh (BAN) is scheduled to take place at the Galle International Stadium on June 17. The new World Test Championship (WTC) cycle 2025–2027 begins with this test.

Dhananjaya de Silva will captain Sri Lanka, while several uncapped players are anticipated to make their Test debuts. However, Bangladesh will be eager to get off to a fast start under the leadership of Najmul Hossain Shanto. Speaking of the two sides' head-to-head record, Sri Lanka has won 20 of their 26 meetings with Bangladesh, giving them a decisive advantage in the Tests.

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh 1st Test Match Details:

Galle International Stadium Pitch Report:

Given how many Test matches the Galle International Stadium has hosted, it can be considered the home of cricket in Sri Lanka. The pitch there is known to help the spinners. The team batting first will aim to achieve at least 370–380 runs, as spin is a major factor in determining the game's result at this venue, and batting in the fourth innings is a challenge in itself.

Weather Report:

Rain is 80% likely to fall throughout the game. A high of thirty-one degrees and a low of twenty-eight degrees are predicted.

Head to Head:

SL vs BAN Predicted Playing XI:

Sri Lanka: Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Kamindu Mendis, Prabath Jayasuriya, Akila Dhananjaya, Asitha Fernando, Vishwa Fernando, Pathun Nisanka, Oshada Farnendo, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal (wk), and Pathun Nisanka

Bangladesh: Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das (wk), Jaker Ali, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Hasan Mahmud, and Nahid Rana; Najmul Hossain Shanto (c); and Shadman Islam

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