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Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are set to face off in the second Test of the ongoing series from June 25 to 29 at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) in Colombo. Both teams are searching for a much-needed win, having endured lean spells in Test cricket.
Sri Lanka, led by Dhananjaya de Silva, are coming off a drawn first Test and will be without Milan Rathnayake due to injury, but have included several promising uncapped players in their squad to inject fresh energy into the side. Bangladesh, captained by Najmul Hossain Shanto, have struggled for consistency and are still looking to build confidence, with a squad featuring a mix of experience and youth.
Sri Lanka have historically dominated this matchup, winning 20 out of 26 Tests against Bangladesh, and will look to capitalize on home conditions to assert their superiority once again. Bangladesh, meanwhile, will aim to break their winless streak and make a statement in Colombo. With both teams eager for World Test Championship 2025-27 points and new faces hoping to impress, an intriguing contest awaits cricket fans.
SL vs BAN 2nd Test: Match Details
- Date and Time: June 25-29, 10:00 am IST/ 4:30 am GMT/ 10:00 am Local
- Venue: Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo
Sinhalese Sports Club Pitch Report:
The pitch at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo is traditionally known for its balanced nature early on, offering good carry and bounce for seamers in the first session before gradually turning into a haven for spinners as the match progresses. Batters can expect value for their shots in the initial days, but as the surface wears, spinners will come into play with increasing turn and variable bounce. Teams winning the toss often prefer to bat first to make the most of the early batting-friendly conditions, as chasing in the fourth innings can be challenging due to the deteriorating pitch. This sets the stage for an intriguing contest between bat and ball, especially for the spinners from both sides.
SL vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Litton Das, Kusal Mendis
- Batters: Mushfiqur Rahim, Dinesh Chandimal, Najmul Shanto, Pathum Nissanka,
- All-rounders: Dhananjaya de Silva, Mominul Haque, Kamindu Mendis
- Bowlers: Asitha Fernando, Prabath Jayasuriya
SL vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice Captain
- Choice 1: Mushfiqur Rahim (c), Prabath Jayasuriya (vc)
- Choice 2: Kamindu Mendis (c), Litton Das (vc)
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SL vs BAN Dream11 Prediction backups:
Dunith Wellalage, Isitha Wijesundera, Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud
SL vs BAN Dream11 team for today’s match (June 25, 4:30 am GMT):
Squads:
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Lahiru Udara, Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Kusal Mendis (wk), Pavan Rathnayake, Tharindu Ratnayake, Prabath Jayasuriya, Asitha Fernando, Vishwa Fernando, Akila Dananjaya, Kasun Rajitha, Oshada Fernando, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Sonal Dinusha, Dunith Wellalage, Isitha Wijesundera
Bangladesh: Shadman Islam, Anamul Haque, Mominul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mushfiqur Rahim, Jaker Ali (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nayeem Hasan, Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Khaled Ahmed, Litton Das, Ebadot Hossain, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Hasan Murad, Nahid Rana
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