SL vs BAN Match Prediction and Preview -17 Jun 2025: Who will win for Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka 1st Test

Marium zafar 16-Jun-2025 • 13:07

SL vs BAN Match Preview

Sri Lanka are set to host Bangladesh in the opening Test of the series at Galle—arguably their most successful home venue. The island nation has shown decent Test form lately, winning 3 out of their last 5 matches. Bangladesh, in contrast, is going through a rough patch with 3 losses and 2 draws in their last 5 outings.

With World Test Championship (WTC) points on the line, both teams will be eager to start the series on a high. Expect spin to play a huge role on the dusty Galle track.

SL vs BAN

Match Details

Match: Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, 1st Test
Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM IST / Local
Venue: Galle International Cricket Stadium, Galle

Head-to-Head Analysis

08.06.24 06:00 AM

ICC T20 World Cup

Sri Lanka

Bangladesh

(20.0) 124/9

(19.0) 125/8

Bangladesh won by 2 wkts

Recent Performance

Team Form (LAST 5 MATCHES)

Sri Lanka

W W L L W

Bangladesh

NR NR L L L

SL vs BAN Toss Prediction

Teams winning the toss in Galle usually prefer to bat first and take advantage of the fresh pitch before it starts to turn sharply from Day 3.

Toss Prediction: Sri Lanka to win the toss and opt to bat first.

Pitch Report

Galle International Cricket Stadium , Galle

The pitch at Galle is expected to be dry and slow, with spinners likely dominating from Day 2 onward. Batting will be easiest in the first two days. Weather looks clear throughout the five days with no major rain threat.

Best Batter of the Match – Predicted

Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka)

Mendis is in fine form and has a good record in home Tests. His aggressive approach could be key to dominating the Bangladesh bowlers before the pitch starts to deteriorate.

Backup Pick: Najmul Hossain Shanto (Bangladesh) – reliable and technically solid.

Best Bowler of the Match – Predicted

Prabath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka)

A proven match-winner in Galle conditions, Jayasuriya's left-arm spin is expected to be a nightmare for the Bangladesh batters, especially in the fourth innings.

Backup Pick: Mehidy Hasan Miraz (Bangladesh) – likely to take advantage of spin from both ends.

Predicted Playing XIs

Sri Lanka:

Dimuth Karunaratne (C)

Nishan Madushka

Kusal Mendis

Angelo Mathews

Dinesh Chandimal (wk)

Dhananjaya de Silva

Ramesh Mendis

Prabath Jayasuriya

Kasun Rajitha

Asitha Fernando

Lahiru Kumara

Bangladesh:

Zakir Hasan

Mahmudul Hasan Joy

Najmul Hossain Shanto (C)

Mominul Haque

Mushfiqur Rahim

Litton Das (wk)

Mehidy Hasan Miraz

Taijul Islam

Nayeem Hasan

Shoriful Islam

Khaled Ahmed

SL vs BAN Match Prediction

With better team balance, stronger home record, and in-form spinners, Sri Lanka are favorites to win this match. Bangladesh will need a top-order miracle and tight bowling to cause an upset.

Today Match Winning Percentage: Sri Lanka to win the 1st Test (65%)

Best Batter: Kusal Mendis

Best Bowler: Prabath Jayasuriya

Toss Winner: Sri Lanka to bat first