Sri Lanka hosted Bangladesh in June–July 2025 for an all-format tour—2 Tests, 3 ODIs, and 3 T20Is. Here's how it unfolded:
📌 1st Test: Galle – Thrilling Draw
Bangladesh fought back impressively in Galle. Mushfiqur Rahim (163) and Najmul Hossain Shanto (148) posted big scores, but rain forced a draw.
➡️ Final result: Match drawn timesofindia.indiatimes.com+15espn.in+15sportskeeda.com+15
🏆 2nd Test: Colombo – Sri Lanka Dominates
Sri Lanka bounced back strong. Pathum Nissanka’s 158 and Kusal Mendis's 84 set the stage. Then Prabath Jayasuriya spun a web, claiming 5-56 to bowl out Bangladesh for 133.
➡️ Result: Sri Lanka won by an innings & 78 runs, sealing the Test series 1–0 espn.com+4reuters.com+4timesofindia.indiatimes.com+4
Sri Lanka celebrates after sealing the second Test win
(Image Credit: AP News)
🔄 Shift to ODIs & T20Is – What’s Next
The limited-over contests kick off in early July:
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1st ODI: Jul 2, Colombo
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2nd ODI: Jul 5, Colombo
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3rd ODI: Jul 8, Kandy
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T20I series: Three matches between Jul 10–16 in Kandy, Dambulla, and Colombo espncricinfo.com+15espn.in+15reuters.com+15
Battle lines are drawn as both teams look to boost morale. Sri Lanka will aim to carry forward momentum; Bangladesh is eager to bounce back.
🎯 Head-to-Head & Recent Stats
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In Tests: SL leads 20–1
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In ODIs: SL leads 43–12 overall, and 20–2 at home en.wikipedia.org
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Recent results: Bangladesh showed grit in Galle but collapsed in Colombo; Sri Lankan spinners exploited home conditions espn.com+1espn.co.uk+1
🔍 Key Takeaways
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Bangladesh’s resilience in Galle proved their batting depth.
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Sri Lanka’s spin dominance in Colombo was decisive.
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Upcoming white-ball series shifts focus—ODIs & T20Is will show which side adapts best.
💬 What to Watch For in ODIs:
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Will Sri Lankan batsmen maintain momentum?
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Can Bangladesh’s seam attack trouble Lankan conditions?
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ODI and T20 strategies may hinge on fitness and freshness.
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