SL Vs BAN: Both Teams Gear Up For 1st ODI Battle After Test Series Wrap

Following a thrilling Test series where Sri Lanka edged Bangladesh 1-0, the two teams are now set to confront each other again in the white-ball format. A three-match ODI series gets underway on July 2, 2025, at the historic R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, with fans hoping to witness another fix of high-pressure cricket.

With the format changing, both sides have summoned in their seasoned hands to calm the waters and provide firepower. Sri Lanka, retaining mostly the group that played in recent white-ball games, is aiming to keep the momentum going. Bangladesh have combined experience with youth, recalling some of their old warhorses to shore up their ranks.

For Sri Lanka, having the presence of influential players such as Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka, and the dependable Wanindu Hasaranga will be pivotal. Bangladesh, on the other hand, will rely once again on the serenity of Litton Das and Mehidy Hasan Miraz to steady them during trying times.

The initial two ODIs will be staged in Colombo followed by the final fixture at Pallekele. With the recent form of the two teams and the increasing rivalry, the supporters can look forward to a tightly contested series with twists and turns in store.

SL vs BAN 1st ODI Match Details:

R. Premadasa Stadium Pitch Report

The pitch at R. Premadasa Stadium tends to provide excellent batting conditions in the early stages, and the batsmen are able to score freely during the first few overs. But as the game progresses, spinners start to emerge, and run-scoring becomes difficult. The pitch generally promises an even contest between bat and ball. Since it is difficult to chase here, the toss-winning captain would tend to choose to bat first.

Squads

Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka (Captain), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Milan Rathnayake (subject to fitness), Dilshan Madushanka, Asitha Fernando, Eshan Malinga

Bangladesh: Mehidy Hasan Miraz (Captain), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Mohammad Naim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Litton Das, Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, Rishad Hossain, Tanvir Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan, Nahid Rana, Hasan Mahmud