The latest clash between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh is unfolding at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, marking the start of their three-match T20I series. The hosts, buoyed by recent series victories in both the Tests (1-0) and ODIs (2-1), have Sri Lankan all-rounder Charith Asalanka at the helm, while Bangladesh is led by wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das[1].
In the 1st T20I, Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field first. The teams are as follows:
- Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (WK), Kusal Perera, Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka (C), Dasun Shanaka, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara
- Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Litton Das (C & WK), Mohammad Naim, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mohammad Saifuddin
Sri Lanka will be missing their star leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga for the T20 series due to a hamstring injury sustained during the third ODI. Maheesh Theekshana steps up as the lead spinner in his absence[2].
The three-match series schedule is as follows:
- July 10: 1st T20I, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
- July 13: 2nd T20I, Rangiri Dambulla Stadium
- July 16: 3rd T20I, R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Sri Lanka has had the upper hand historically in T20Is against Bangladesh, with 11 wins compared to 6 losses[2]. Live updates and ball-by-ball coverage are available for all matches.
After this series, Sri Lanka may host a white-ball series against India in August 2025, with the proposal currently under consideration by the BCCI, following the reported cancellation of India’s tour of Bangladesh[4].
References
- [1] Sri Lanka Vs Bangladesh Live Score, 1st T20I: Follow Scorecard And Match Action From Pallekele
- [2] Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh 2025 T20: Know where to watch SL vs BAN live streaming and telecast in India
- [4] Sri Lanka approach BCCI for limited-overs series after Bangladesh tour gets cancelled, says report