SL vs BAN Match Prediction: Who Will Win the 1st T20I? Bangladesh Tour of Sri Lanka 2025
Published - 10 Jul 2025, 04:00 PM

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Sri Lanka will take on Bangladesh in the first of the three-match T20I series. This article will provide you with SL vs BAN Match Prediction, Toss Prediction, Score Prediction, Best Batter Prediction, and Best Bowler Prediction for the 1st T20I 2025.
SL vs BAN Match Prediction: Who Will Win the 1st T20I? Bangladesh Tour of Sri Lanka 2025:
Match Details
Match: Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh 1st T20I
Date: July 10, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM IST
Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele
Live streaming: Sony Liv, Fancode
Live broadcast: Sony Sports Network
SL vs BAN Match Prediction—Head-to-Head Record
SL and BAN have faced each other in 17 T20I matches, with the home team registering a win in 11 of those, whereas the visitors, Bangladesh, have been able to win six games.
Total Matches Played: 17
SL Won: 11
BAN won: 06
No Result: 00
SL vs BAN Pitch Report & Conditions
The pitch at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is expected to be good for batting, with a bit of assistance for the fast bowlers in the initial few overs.
Weather Report
There is a 58% chance of rain during the match. The temperature is expected to be a high of 30 degrees and a low of 22 degrees.
SL vs BAN Match Prediction- Probable XIs
Sri Lanka Playing 11:
Pathum Nissanka, Dinesh Chandimal, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Dasun Shanaka, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Eshan Malinga, Matheesha Pathirana
Bangladesh Playing 11:
Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Litton Das (c and wk), Towhid Hridoy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman
Form and Fitness
Sri Lanka would be concerned about the availability of Wanindu Hasaranga for the opening game of the T20I series.
SL vs BAN Score Prediction
The Pallekele International Cricket Stadium presented a good batting wicket during the last match played at this ground in the recently concluded ODI series between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
The upcoming T20I game is expected to be no different, with the team opting to bat first after winning the toss.
The average first innings total at this ground in 26 T20I matches has been 168, so a score of 180-185 can be a winning total at this venue.
Players to Perform Prediction
SL- Kamindu Mendis, Pathun Nisanka, Charith Asalanka, Maheesh Theekshana, and Wanindu Hasaranga
BAN- Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das, Towhid Hridoy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, and Taskin Ahmed
Best Batsman Prediction
Who will score the most runs for SL in the match: Pathum Nissanka or Charith Asalanka
Who will score the most runs for WI in the match: Towhid Hridoy or Tanzid Hasan
Best Bowler Prediction
Who will pick the most wickets for SL in the match: Wanindu Hasaranga or Maheesh Theekshana
Who will pick the most wickets for BAN in the match: Mehidy Hasan Miraz or Taskin Ahmed
Conclusion: Who will win the match?
Sri Lanka will start the match as the favorite and is expected to win the match.
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