SL vs BAN 1st T20I: Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are set to clash in the 1st T20I of their three-match series on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. After Sri Lanka clinched both the Test (1-0) and ODI (2-1) series, they’ll look to complete a clean sweep across formats. Bangladesh, meanwhile, will be eager to bounce back in the shortest format and start fresh.
SL vs BAN 1st T20I Match Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, 1st T20I |
| Date | Thursday, July 10, 2025 |
| Time | 7:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium |
| Series | Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka 2025 |
| Broadcasters | Sony Sports Network (TV), SonyLIV & FanCode (Streaming) |
SL vs BAN 1st T20I Match Preview
Sri Lanka enters the T20I series with momentum, having dominated the ODI leg. Their squad features explosive batters like Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka, and Avishka Fernando, while Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana lead the spin attack.
Bangladesh, led by Litton Das, will rely on young guns like Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, and the experience of Mustafizur Rahman to challenge the hosts.
SL vs BAN 1st T20I Pitch Report – Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
The pitch at Pallekele is expected to be balanced, offering early swing for pacers and grip for spinners later. Batting becomes easier as the match progresses, making chasing a viable option.
The pitch at Pallekele offers a balanced surface for T20 cricket.
Pacers may enjoy early swing and seam movement under lights.
As the match progresses, batting becomes easier, especially in the second innings.
Spinners will come into play during the middle overs due to the pitch’s grip.
A score of 180+ is considered competitive here, but chasing teams have a slight edge.
SL vs BAN 1st T20I Weather Forecast – July 10, 2025
Conditions: Mostly clear skies with mild humidity.
Temperature: Around 26–28°C during match hours.
Rain Probability: Less than 10%, so a full game is expected.
Wind: Light breeze from the southwest, not likely to affect play.
SL vs BAN 1st T20I Fantasy Tips
Top Picks
Batters: Charith Asalanka, Litton Das, Avishka Fernando
All-rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Bowlers: Mustafizur Rahman, Maheesh Theekshana
Dream11 Captain/Vice-Captain Choices
Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga – wicket-taking threat and handy with the bat
Vice-Captain: Charith Asalanka – consistent run-scorer and leader
SL vs BAN 1st T20I Dream11 Prediction
If Sri Lanka bats first, expect a score around 190–210, with a likely win by 20–40 runs. If Bangladesh bats first, they may post 150–170, with Sri Lanka chasing it down by 7 wickets.
