The 1st Test match of the Bangladesh Tour of Sri Lanka 2025 will see Bangladesh (BAN) squaring off against Sri Lanka (SL) at the Galle International Stadium in Galle on Tuesday, June 17. Ahead of this exciting match, here’s all you need to know about the BAN vs SL Dream11 Prediction, today’s playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, best player picks, and the pitch report.

Sri Lanka lost their last Test series to Australia by 2-0. They lost the last match of the series by nine wickets. Bangladesh, on the other hand, drew their last series against Zimbabwe by 1-1.

These two teams have played a total of 26 head-to-head matches. Sri Lanka have won 20 matches while Bangladesh have won only one match. 5 matches ended in draws.

BAN vs SL Match Details

The 1st Test match of the Bangladesh Tour of Sri Lanka 2025 will be played on June 17 at Galle International Stadium in Galle. The game is set to take place at 10:00 AM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.

BAN vs SL, 1st Test Match

Date and Time: 17th June 2025, 10:00 AM IST

Venue: Galle International Stadium, Galle

Pitch Report

The pitch at Galle International Stadium in Galle is good for batters. Team winning the toss should look to bat first as pitch tends to slow down in the third and fourth innings. There are equal opportunities for both pacers and spinners at this venue. Fans can expect a high scoring match today.

BAN vs SL Form Guide

BAN – Will be playing their first match

SL – Will be playing their first match

BAN vs SL Probable Playing XI

BAN Playing XI

No injury updates

Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque, Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mushfiqur Rahim, Jaker Ali (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nayeem Hasan, Ebadot Hossain, Taijul Islam, Khaled Ahmed

SL Playing XI

No injury updates

Oshada Fernando, Pathum Nissanka, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Mendis (wk), Prabath Jayasuriya, Asitha Fernando, Sonal Dinusha, Kasun Rajitha

BAN vs SL Dream11 Match Top Picks

Wicket-keeper

Kusal Mendis

Kusal Mendis is no doubt the best wicket-keeper pick for today’s match. He was in exceptional form in the recent test matches. Dinesh Chandimal is another good wicket-keeper option for today’s nail-biting match.

Batters

Najmul Hossain Shanto

Najmul Hossain Shanto and Angelo Mathews are the two best batter picks for today’s Dream11 team. Najmul Hossain Shanto is an exceptional batter who has smashed a lot of runs in the domestic season. Pathum Nissanka is another good batter for today’s nail-biting match.

All-rounders

Mehidy Hasan Miraz

Kamindu Mendis and Mehidy Hasan Miraz are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Mehidy Hasan Miraz will bat in the middle order and bowl a good number of overs in today’s match. Dhananjaya de Silva is another good all-rounder for today’s nail-biting match.

Bowlers

Prabath Jayasuriya

The top bowler picks for today’s Dream11 team are Taijul Islam and Prabath Jayasuriya. Both the bowlers can take a lot of wickets at this pitch. Prabath Jayasuriya was in great form in the recent test matches. Asitha Fernando is another good bowler for today’s match.

BAN vs SL match captain and vice-captain choices

Mehidy Hasan Miraz

Mehidy Hasan Miraz is one of the most crucial picks from Bangladesh as the pitch is expected to support both batters and bowlers. He will bat in the middle order and bowl a good number of overs. He was in top notch form in the recent domestic test matches.

Kamindu Mendis

Kamindu Mendis is one of the most crucial picks from Sri Lanka as the pitch is expected to support batters. He will bat in the middle order and bowl a good number of overs. He is in top notch form and expected to perform once again.

5 Must-Picks for BAN vs SL, 1st Test Match

Mehidy Hasan Miraz

Kamindu Mendis

Najmul Hossain Shanto

Kusal Mendis

Prabath Jayasuriya

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Match Expert Tips

As the pitch is expected to be well-balanced, it is advisable to make a team keeping that in mind. Making all-rounders the captain or vice-captain is the best way to gain maximum points and win grand leagues in today’s match.

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Dream11 Prediction Today, Head-to-head

Wicket-keeper: K Mendis, D Chandimal

Batters: N Hossain Shanto, P Nissanka, A Mathews

All-rounders: D de Silva, M Hasan Miraz, K Mendis

Bowlers: T Islam, A Fernando, P Jayasuriya

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Dream11 Prediction Today, Grand League

Wicket-keeper: K Mendis, D Chandimal, L Das

Batters: N Hossain Shanto, M Rahim, A Mathews

All-rounders: D de Silva, M Hasan Miraz, K Mendis

Bowlers: A Dhananjaya, P Jayasuriya