Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh 2025: Head to Head Records, likely to play XI for the first test

ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 Both cycles begin Sri Lanka and Bangladesh There will be a two-match Test series that begins on June 17th at the spin-friendly Girl International Stadium. The series marks the beginning of a fresh campaign, but also brings sentimental moments to Sri Lankan cricket fans. Veteran All-Round Angelo Matthews After the first match, they say goodbye to test cricket.

Both teams have a point to prove when they try to set the tone for a new WTC cycle. While Sri Lanka has suffered a disappointing 2-0 home series defeat to Australia, Bangladesh is keen to overcome historic struggle in the longest form, especially against Sri Lanka.

Angelo Matthews’ farewell adds an emotional edge

All eyes are in Matthews. Representatives Sri Lanka in over 100 Tests and earning more than 7,000 runs, Matthews left a rich legacy of resilience and class. His presence in XI not only strengthens the intermediate order, but also inspires teams who are undergoing significant transitions.

Fresh face and new leadership

Sri Lanka took a bold step by posting the Australian Series White Wash, dropping five players and naming six players from 18 members. Dhananjaya de Silva There are experienced campaigners, Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimaland Prabath Jayasuriya Form the core.

Bangladesh led by Najmul Hossain ShantoI’ve combined experiences with young people. With Veterans Mushfiquur Rahim, Litton Das, and Mehidy Hasan Mirazvisitors will try to counter the threat of Sri Lanka’s spin while they hope that the batter will rise up in challenging situations.

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SL vs. ban, head to head record:

Matches played:26 | Sri Lanka wins: 20 | Bangladesh wins:01 | Drawn matches:5

SL vs ban, the possibility of playing XI for both teams for the first test

Sri Lanka:

• Pathum nissanka
• Oshada Fernando
• Angelo Matthews
• Dhananjaya de Silva (C)
• Kusal Mendis (WK)
• Dineshchandimal
• Camind’s mistake
• Prabath Jayasuriya
• Kasun Rajitha
• Please send me Fernando
• Tharindu Ratnayake

Bangladesh:

• Shadman Islam
• Najmul Hossain Shanto (C)
• Mominulul Haque
• Mushfiquur Rahim
• Litton Kumer the (WK)
• Mehidy Hasan Miraz (VC)
• Taiju Ruiz Lamb
• Nayeem Hasan
• Hasan Mahmud
• Syed Khaled Ahmed
• Ebadot Hossain Chowdhury

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