After a one-sided result in the first ODI, Bangladesh will be desperate to bounce back when they take on Sri Lanka in the second match of the series scheduled on July 5 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
The visitors crumbled with the bat in the opening game, suffering a heavy 77-run defeat. Sri Lanka's spinners ran riot. With the series now on the line, the Tigers need a much-improved performance, especially from their middle-order.
The biggest concern for Bangladesh will be how they handle Sri Lanka’s spin threat. Losing seven wickets for just five runs in the first ODI was a major collapse, and unless they find a way to and build partnerships, the pressure will mount again.
Sri Lanka will be full of confidence after their commanding win. Wanindu Hasaranga and Kamindu Mendis were the stars with the ball, picking up four and three wickets respectively. The hosts will be hoping for a repeat performance. Their batting looked settled. Captain Charith Asalanka scored a century in the last match to take Sri Lanka to 244.
SL vs BAN Match Details
MATCH | DETAILS |
|---|---|
DATE | July 5, 2025 |
TIME | 2:30 PM IST |
VENUE | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
BROADCAST | Sony Sports Network |
STREAMING OTT | SonyLIV, FanCode |
SL vs BAN Pitch Report: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Spinners have usually dominated matches at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Batters often find it hard to score freely, especially once the spinners come on. Those who want to do well here will need to take their time and be patient. Looking at the last five ODIs played at this venue, the average first innings score has been just 245.
SL vs BAN Toss Update
Bangladesh win the toss and opt to bat.
SL vs Playing XIs
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando, Dushmantha Chameera
Bangladesh: Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Jaker Ali (wk), Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Tanvir Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud
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