After the second ODI between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh is scheduled for Saturday, July 5 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, following an exciting start to the series. With the series on the line, the stakes will be extremely high when the match begins at 2:30 PM IST.
Match Details: Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh 2nd ODI
- Live broadcast: Sony Sports Network
- Date: July 5, 2025
- Time: 2:30 PM IST
- Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
- Live streaming: Sony Liv, Fancode
Team- Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka led the three-match series 1-0 after putting on a brilliant all-around performance in the opening ODI. With an outstanding 106, captain Charith Asalanka led from the front and assisted the Lankans in reaching a valiant 244.
After that, the bowlers went into overdrive, dismissing Bangladesh for a mere 167 runs, with Wanindu Hasaranga taking four wickets and Kamindu Mendis taking three. The hosts will be eager to win here in order to finish the series with momentum on their side.
Team – Bangladesh
In the first game, Bangladesh’s collapse was epic. They had Sri Lanka on the ropes following Taskin Ahmed’s 4-fer and Tanzim Hasan Sakib’s 3-wicket explosion. and in the chase at 100/1. Everything appeared to be under control.
However, they were reduced to 105/8 after losing 7 wickets for just 5 runs, and they eventually skittered out for 167. Before playing in the crucial second ODI, Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s team has a lot of mental and tactical work to do.
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Head-to-Head in ODIs
Sri Lanka And Bangladesh have faced each other in 58 ODI games till now, with the home side Sri Lanka having the upper hand with 44 wins, whereas the visitors Bangladesh have registered 12 wins
- Total Matches Played: 58
- SL Won: 44
- BAN won: 12
- No Result: 02
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Pitch Report
Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium has long been a spin-friendly venue, particularly in the middle overs. But as Taskin demonstrated in the previous game, pacers with the new ball can still be lethal in the early going. Batters who put in the time and effort will be rewarded.
In the last five ODIs played here, the average first innings score has been 243, which is marginally higher than the ground’s long-term average of 233. Importantly, the toss-winning captain is likely to choose to score runs because teams that bat first have won the last five ODIs.
Key players To Watch In Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh 2nd ODI
Team– Sri Lanka
Charith Asalanka – Charith Asalanka, who just scored a game-winning 106 in the opening ODI, has amassed 374 runs at an average of 46.75 in his last ten games. In the field as well as at bat, he is setting an example.
Kusal Mendis- In his last nine games, Kusal Mendis has scored 496 runs at an average of 70.86 and a strike rate of 101.84, demonstrating his incredible form. He serves as the focal point of this Lankan lineup.
Wanindu Hasaranga – With his keen leg-spin, Wanindu Hasaranga has taken more than 85 wickets in more than 50 ODI matches for Sri Lanka. His ability to alter the game is demonstrated by his best bowling numbers in ODIs, which stand at 5/26. He is a dependable all-rounder in ODIs because, in addition to bowling, he has scored important runs lower in the order.
Team- Bangladesh
Tanzid Hasan – Tanzid Hasan, who has scored 345 runs at an average of 34.5 and a strike rate of 101.47 in his last ten games, has been a bright spot despite the team’s difficulties. He could set the tone with a strong start.
Jaker Ali – jaker ali has amassed 315 runs at an impressive average of 52.5 in his last 8 games, demonstrating quiet consistency in the middle order. In the final game, he also managed to score a fighting fifty. If Bangladesh wants to level the series, they will need his composed presence.
Tanzim Hasan Sakib – A talented young fast bowler from Bangladesh, Tanzim Hasan Sakib is renowned for his ability to swing the ball and make breakthroughs with the new ball. With his quick pace and control, he has taken more than 15 wickets in more than ten ODI matches. He bowled an outstanding spell in the July 2025 2nd ODI against Sri Lanka, taking three wickets and applying pressure to the Sri Lankan batsmen throughout the middle overs.
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Match Prediction- Probable XIs
Sri Lanka Probable Playing 11: Pathum Nissanka, Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Milan Priyanath Rathnayake, Maheesh Theekshana, Eshan Malinga, Asitha Fernando
Bangladesh Probable Playing 11: Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Litton Das (wk), Towhid Hridoy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Jaker Ali, Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, T Islam, Mustafizur R
SL vs BAN Score Prediction
Recent matches with scores of 250–260 have been easily defended at the R. Premadasa Stadium, and the first ODI between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka was no exception.
Given that the team that bats first has won 97 of the 177 games played here, a score of 250–260 could end up being the winning total.
Predicted Result: The team batting first will likely have an advantage in this match.
Players Predicted Top Performers-
Sri Lanka: Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka, kamindu Mendis, W Hasarang
Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan, Jaker Ali, Towhid Hridoy, Mustafizur Rahman
Dream11 Team For Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh
“Here is our best Dream11 team for today’s match, taking into account the first ODI performances, players’ current form, and pitch conditions:”
- Captain Choice: Wanindu Hasaranga – Match-winner with both bat and ball, proved his class in the first ODI
- Vice-Captain Pick: Charith Asalanka – Century-maker and captain, in outstanding form- But I will Diff chose a vise captain- P Nissanka
Make sure to set your Dream11 teams before 2:30 PM IST for what could be a key match in the series!
Where To Bet on Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh
