Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Test Series 2025: Fixtures, Venues & Player Spotlight
Bangladesh will tour Sri Lanka for a multi-format series in June and July 2025. From both points of view, this multi-format series will be the beginning of a new World Test Championship cycle for both teams. There are exciting prospects for exciting matches and amazing performances as teams will play across the three formats of the game.
Fixtures and Venues
The two Test matches will be played, first:
• 1st Test: June 17-21, 2025, in Galle
• 2nd Test: June 25-29, 2025, in Colombo
The teams will then play:
ODIs,
o July 2, 2025, in Colombo
o July 5, 2025, in Colombo
o July 8, 2025, in Pallekele
• T20Is,
o July 10, 2025, in Pallekele
o July 13, 2025, in Dambulla
o July 16, 2025, in Colombo
The series presents challenges in all formats of the game, starting with the Test matches.
Player Spotlight
Bangladesh
• Najmul Hossain Shanto: The recent captain of the Bangladesh Test team, Shanto, was outstanding earlier this year, scoring a century in his ODI against Sri Lanka in the 2024 ODI series. Shanto’s batting and leadership skills will be important for Bangladesh in the Test Series.
• Mehidy Hasan Miraz: Mehidy Hasan Miraz has been a match-winner in every position for Bangladesh in recent times. As a multi-talented player, Mehidy’s contributions with the ball and the bat have added great strength to Bangladesh’s performance. Mehidy’s never-say-die attitude adds a significant strength to his side.
• Shadman Islam: Shadman has had a successful return to the national set-up and was solid at the top of the order in the last 12 months, providing a consistent start to Bangladesh in their recent Test matches.
• Nahid Rana: The pace sensation, Nahid, is known for breaking records with his speeds. He will provide extra venom to Bangladesh’s bowling unit. With a fast and aggressive approach to take on Sri Lanka’s top order, Nahid will bring added intensity to Bangladesh’s bowling
Sri Lanka
• Angelo Mathews: Mathews has announced plans to retire after the first Test against Bangladesh, and his immense experience as an all-rounder with more than 8,000 runs and 16 Test centuries will come in handy as Sri Lanka looks to start the series positively.
• Dimuth Karunaratne: Karunaratne’s reputation speaks for itself with regards to experience at the elite level, and he will provide noticeable stability as one of the longer-serving openers in world cricket.
• Janith Liyanage: A promising all-rounder, Liyanage’s recent performances in domestic cricket have earned him a spot in the national squad. His versatility could be a game-changer in the middle order.
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Stadiums of Play:
• Galle International Stadium: Known for scenic views of the sea and spin-friendly pitches, the first Test will be at Galle.
• Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Colombo: A new stadium which provides a decent competition between bat and ball, hosting the 2nd Test and 3rd ODI.
• Dambulla International Stadium: The stadium for the second T20I, which will provide both teams a tough challenge.
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