The T20I series between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh is level at 1-1 with the final match set to take place on July 16 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
Sri Lanka, led by Charith Asalanka, got off to a winning start in the first game. They successfully chased down 155 runs with seven wickets in hand. Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Perera provided a solid platform at the top with a 78-run opening partnership, helping Sri Lanka complete the run-chase in the 19th over.
Bangladesh were not going to go down easy. They won the second T20I by 83 runs. Captain Litton Das top-scored with his 76-run knock. Rishad Hossain took over with the ball and picked up three wickets, bowling Sri Lanka out for just 94 runs.
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Match DetailsÂ
MATCH | DETAILS |
|---|---|
DATE | 16th July, 2025 |
TIME | 7:00 PM IST |
VENUE | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
BROADCAST | Sony Sports Network |
STREAMING OTT | SonyLIV, FanCode |
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Pitch Report: R. Premadasa Stadium, ColomboÂ
At the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, 58 T20 games have been played so far. The highest team total stands at 215. The pitch offers help to spinners but this does not pose much trouble to the batters. In recent night matches, chasing has clearly been the better option. Nine of the last ten games held at this ground have been won by the side bowling first.Â
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Toss UpdateÂ
Sri Lanka win the toss and opt to bat.
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Playing XIsÂ
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Dasun Shanaka, Jeffrey Vandersay, Maheesh Theekshana, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara
Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Litton Das (wk/c), Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, Rishad Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Mahedi Hasan, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman
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