Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh 2025: Sinhalese Sports Club Pitch Report, Test Stats and Records at Colombo

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Sri Lanka to face Bangladesh without Angelo Mathews
Sinhalese Sports Club Pitch Report
Test Stats and Records at the Sinhalese Sports Club

Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are set to clash in the series-deciding second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) in Colombo from June 25. The first Test in Galle ended in a rain-affected draw, with Bangladesh holding the upper hand for much of the match before weather interruptions denied them a potential victory. With the series tied, both teams are eager to secure a win, not only to claim the series but also to start the new ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025–27 cycle on a positive note.

Sri Lanka to face Bangladesh without Angelo Mathews

Sri Lanka will be without the recently retired Angelo Mathews and injured pacer Milan Rathnayake, but have bolstered their squad with the inclusion of left-arm spinner Dunith Wellalage and experienced seamer Vishwa Fernando. The hosts have a formidable home record against Bangladesh, having lost only once in 15 Tests on Sri Lankan soil, and will look to capitalize on familiar conditions. Dinesh Chandimal, in particular, has been in excellent form at number three, while the pace and spin departments have been strengthened for the Colombo pitch, which is expected to offer assistance to both seamers and spinners.

Bangladesh, meanwhile, showed resilience in the drawn first Test and will be keen to build on that momentum. Their spinners, especially Nayeem Hasan, have enjoyed success against Sri Lanka in the past, and the visitors will hope for another strong performance from their bowling unit. However, Bangladesh’s consistency away from home remains a challenge, and they will need to overcome both history and home advantage to clinch a rare series win in Sri Lanka. With the series on the line and both teams seeking a fresh start in the WTC, the Colombo Test promises to be a competitive and closely fought encounter.

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Sinhalese Sports Club Pitch Report:

The pitch at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo is traditionally known for being batting-friendly in the early stages of a Test match, offering good pace and carry for the batters. As the game progresses, the surface tends to slow down, bringing spinners into play, especially from the third day onward. Seamers may find some assistance with the new ball, but the real challenge for batters usually arises as cracks develop and the pitch starts to offer more turn and variable bounce. Teams winning the toss typically prefer to bat first to take advantage of the best batting conditions before the surface deteriorates. Expect a surface that rewards patience and skill, with both spinners and pacers likely to have a role as the match unfolds.