SL vs BAN Dream11 Prediction, Team, Who will win today's match?

By Chirag - Jun 17, 2025 08:38 AM
Last updated on Jun 17, 2025 10:04 AM

SL vs BAN Dream11 Prediction, Team, Who will win today's match?

The ICC World Test Championship 2025–27 kicks off just two days after South Africa's thrilling win over Australia in the final of the previous cycle. The fresh chapter begins in Galle, where hosts Sri Lanka will take on Bangladesh in the first Test of a two-match series. Historically, this contest has been one-sided, with Sri Lanka holding a massive upper hand in terms of wins.

SL vs BAN 1st Test Match Details

Match: Sri Lanka (SL) vs Bangladesh (BAN)
Date, Time: 17th June 2025, 10:00 AM IST
Venue: Galle International Cricket Stadium, Galle
Live Streaming: FanCode

Pitch Report: Galle Stadium

Average 1st Innings Score: 274
Average 2nd Innings Score: 268
Win % Batting 1st: 57%
Win % Batting 2nd: 43%

Galle usually provides a surface that is conducive to spinning, particularly as the game goes on. While it starts off good for batting, cracks open up by Day 3, making life tough for the batters. Spinners will have a major role to play in both innings.

Weather Forecast: Galle

Weather should be sunny and clear with no rain delays during the game. Temperatures are predicted to hover between 16°C and 8°C, ensuring ideal playing conditions for the five-day game.

Head-to-Head Record : SL vs BAN

Matches Played: 26
Sri Lanka Wins: 20
Bangladesh Wins: 1
Draws: 5

Bangladesh’s only win in Tests against Sri Lanka came back in 2017. Since then, Sri Lanka have continued to dominate the rivalry in the longest format.

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Probable Playing 11

Bangladesh (BAN) Playing 11:

1. Litton Das, 2. Anamul Haque, 3. Mominul Haque, 4. Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), 5. Mushfiqur Rahim, 6. Jaker Ali (WK), 7. Mehidy Hasan Miraz, 8. Nayeem Hasan, 9. Taijul Islam, 10. Ebadot Hossain, 11. Hasan Mahmud

Sri Lanka (SL) Playing 11:

1. Oshada Fernando, 2. Pathum Nissanka, 3. Pavan Rathnayake, 4. Pasindu Sooriyabandara, 5. Kusal Mendis (WK), 6. Akila Dananjaya, 7. Dhananjaya de Silva (C), 8. Angelo Mathews, 9. Kasun Rajitha, 10. Milan Rathnayake, 11. Prabath Jayasuriya

SL vs BAN Dream11 Fantasy Team

Wicketkeepers: 1. Litton Das, 2. Kusal Mendis
Batters: 1. Angelo Mathews, 2. Mushfiqur Rahim, 3. Pathum Nissanka
All-Rounders: 1. Dhananjaya de Silva, 2. Kamindu Mendis (if included), 3. Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Bowlers: 1. Taijul Islam, 2. Prabath Jayasuriya, 3. Hasan Mahmud
Captain: Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Vice-Captain: Kamindu Mendis

Note: Final team to be confirmed after toss and official XIs.

Who Will Win Today’s Match?

Despite Bangladesh showing improvement in recent years, they have struggled in Sri Lankan conditions—especially at Galle, where spin plays a dominant role. Sri Lanka’s squad is tailor-made for these surfaces, with experienced spinners like Jayasuriya and Dananjaya likely to exploit the conditions.

With their current form, home advantage, and head-to-head supremacy, Sri Lanka is a clear favorite to win the opening match of the WTC 2025–27 season.

Verdict: Sri Lanka to win the 1st Test

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