Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will face off in the first of a three-match One-Day International series at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Wednesday.
The host is coming off a 1-0 Test series win against the Tigers and it will hope to continue its rich vein of form in the 50-over format. Since August last year, Sri Lanka has registered ODI series win at home against India, West Indies, New Zealand and Australia. During this period, its only ODI series defeat came against the Kiwis away.
On the other hand, Bangladesh is on a six-match losing streak in the 50-over format and hasn’t won an ODI match since its 68-run win over Afghanistan in Sharjah in November last year. However, the Tigers will take inspiration from the fact that their last ODI series win came against Sri Lanka, back in March 2024.
Bangladesh will also hope to turn a new leaf under newly appointed skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who took over the reins of the 50-over team from Najmul Hossain Shanto.
SL vs BAN 1st ODI – Match Details
When will the first ODI between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh take place?
The first ODI between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will take place on Wednesday, July 2.
Where will the first ODI between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh be held?
The first ODI between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will be held at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
At what time will the first ODI between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh start?
The first ODI between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will begin at 2:30 PM IST.
At what time will the toss take place for the first ODI between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh?
The toss for the first ODI between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will be held at 2 PM IST.
Where to watch the live telecast of the first ODI between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in India?
The first ODI between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will be televised live on the Sony Sports Network in India.
Where to watch the live stream of the first ODI between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in India?
The first ODI between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will be streamed live on the SonyLIV and FanCode apps and websites.
THE SQUADS
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Eshan Malinga, Nishan Madushka, Asitha Fernando, Jeffrey Vandersay, Sadeera Samarawickrama.
Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mohammad Naim, Shamim Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Litton Das (wk), Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Jaker Ali, Hasan Mahmud, Tanvir Islam, Rishad Hossain, Parvez Hossain Emon.
