Sri Lanka vs Bangla desh 2025: head to head, probable reproducing xi for the first test

It World ICC Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 Cycle starts both Sri Lanka and Bangladesh With a series of two-party tests, from June 17 at the Galle International Spin-Friendly stadium. While the series marks the start of a new campaign, it also brings a sentimental moment for Sri Lankan cricket fans Angelo Mathews Will farewell to try the cricket after the first game.

Both teams have a point to prove, as they seek to establish the tone of the new WTC cycle. Sri Lanka reaches a disappointing defeat of the series 2-0 in Australia, while Bangladesh wants to overcome its historical struggles in the longest format, especially against Sri Lanka.

Angelo Mathews’s farewell adds an emotional advantage

All eyes will be in Mathews, who will last the whites for a galle. After representing Sri Lanka in more than 100 tests and has obtained more than 7,000 runs, Mathews leaves behind a rich legacy of resilience and class. Its presence in the XI will not only strengthen the average order, but also inspire a template in an important transition.

Fresh faces and new leadership

Sri Lanka has taken daring steps after his series Australia Whitewash, leaving five players and appointing six unmistakable players on their 18 -member squad. Dhananjaya de Silva will continue to lead the side, with experienced campaigns like Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimaland Pabath Jayasuriya forming the nucleus.

Bangladesh, directed by Najmul Hossain ShantoThey have contributed a combination of youth and experience. With veterans like Mushfiquur Rahim, Litton Das, and Mehidy Hasan MirazVisitors will try to counteract Sri Lanka’s Treat threat as we wait for his battors to contact difficult conditions.

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SL vs Ban, memory of head:

The games played: 26 | Sri Lanka wins: 20 | Bangla desh wins: 01 | Matches drawn: 5

SL vs Ban, likely to play XI of both teams for the first test

Sri Lanka:

• Pathum nissanka
• Oshada Fernando
• Angelo Mathews
• Dhananjaya de Silva (C)
• Kusal Mendis (WK)
• Dinesh Chandimal
• Kamindo’s errors
• Pabath Jayasuriya
• Kasun rajitha
• Submit -us Fernando
• Tharindu Ratnayake

Bangladesh:

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

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