Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh 1st ODI Match Preview

Sri Lanka (SL) will face Bangladesh (BAN) in the first One-Day International (ODI) of a three-match series on July 2, 2025, at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The hosts, led by Charith Asalanka, aim to continue their winning streak after a recent Test series victory. Meanwhile, Bangladesh, captained by Mehidy Hasan Miraz, look to bounce back after the Test series loss.

Match Details

Match: Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, 1st ODI, Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka 2025
Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Date & Time: Wednesday, July 2, 2:30 pm (IST)
Live Broadcast and Streaming: FanCode (App & Website)

Pitch Report

The R. Premadasa Stadium is known for favoring batters, with support for fast bowlers early on and spinners later in the game.

Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played: 57
Won By Sri Lanka: 43
Won By Bangladesh: 12
No Result: 02
First-ever Fixture: April 02, 1986
Most-recent Fixture: March 18, 2024

Predicted Playing XIs

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Sadeep Samarawickrama (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka
Bangladesh: Mohammad Naim, Litton Das (wk), Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali, Mustaflizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Tanvir Islam

Probable Top Performers

Probable Best Batter: Pathum Nissanka
Probable Best Bowler: Hasan Mahmud

Today's Match Prediction: Team batting first to win the match

Scenario 1
Sri Lanka win the toss and opt to bat first
Powerplay: 55-65
Sri Lanka: 275-285
Sri Lanka win the match

Scenario 2
Bangladesh win the toss and opt to bat first
Powerplay: 60-70
Bangladesh: 270-280
Bangladesh win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. Consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

According to the source: CricTracker.