Series Overview
The Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh three-match T20I series kicks off on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy. Scheduled matches: July 10 (Kandy), July 13 (Dambulla), July 16 (Colombo), all at 7 PM IST 0.
Broadcast & Live Streaming
In India, fans can tune in via Sony Sports 1 HD or Sony Ten 2 HD, or stream on SonyLIV and FanCode 1. In Bangladesh: Nagorik TV, T Sports, and Toffee. Sri Lanka broadcasts on Ten Cricket, Dialog TV, PEO TV (subscription) and Siyatha TV free-to-air 2.
Recent Head‑to‑Head & Tour Form
Sri Lanka lead their T20I head-to-head 11–6 over Bangladesh out of 17 meetings 3. On this tour, SL previously won the Test series 1–0 and ODIs 2–1 4.
Pitch & Weather Conditions
Pallekele often offers balanced conditions—initial seam for pacers, becoming batting-friendly later. There’s a 25–58 % chance of rain, though it typically plays out well 5.
Key Players – Sri Lanka
Charith Asalanka (c): Aggressive middle-order batter, 1,247 runs in 58 T20Is at 24.45 avg 6.
Kusal Mendis: In-form opener, scored 73 off 51 in the first T20I victory 7.
Maheesh Theekshana: Leading spin threat in SL attack 8. Wanindu Hasaranga ruled out due to hamstring injury 9.
Key Players – Bangladesh
Litton Das (c & wk): Recently appointed T20I captain, noted for fast fifty and leadership role 10.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz: Middle-order batter and spinner, crucial all-round option 11.
Mustafizur Rahman & Taskin Ahmed: Lead pace bowlers, key in death overs 12.
First T20I Result
On July 10 at Pallekele, Sri Lanka chased down 155, winning by 7 wickets. Pathum Nissanka scored 42 off 16, Kusal Mendis 73 off 51. Bangladesh’s Miraz and Rishad Hossain took one wicket each 13.
Trivia & Quiz Nuggets
- First T20I start: July 10 at 7 PM IST
- SL vs BAN T20I record: 11–6 in favour of Sri Lanka
- Series venues: Kandy, Dambulla, Colombo
- Charith Asalanka’s T20I runs: 1,247 in 58 matches
- Bangladesh T20 captain: Litton Das since May 4, 2025
- Hasaranga out injured for series
Conclusion & Outlook
The 2025 SL vs BAN T20I series presents a clash of form and ambition. Sri Lanka, buoyed by home advantage and recent series wins, face a Bangladesh side eager to revive momentum. With star all-rounders and bowlers in play, this trilogy promises high-scoring, competitive matches—perfect material for cricket trivia.
Source: Zee News