Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will engage in a two‑match Test series in Sri Lanka in June 2025, with Dhananjaya de Silva captaining the hosts and Najmul Hossain Shanto leading the Bangladesh side. Historically, the two teams have met 26 times in Tests, with Sri Lanka winning 20, Bangladesh just 1, and 5 draws . Sri Lanka dominates head‑to‑head, especially at home, where they lead 11–1 in 14 fixtures.
As Bangladesh aim to build on their solitary Test victory and challenge Sri Lanka’s stronghold, Sri Lanka will count on experienced leadership from de Silva in familiar conditions. This series also marks the beginning of the 2025–27 ICC World Test Championship cycle and adds significant stakes to the contest.
Schedule
1st Test
17–21 June 2025
Galle International Stadium, Sri Lanka
9:30 AM – (PST)
10:00 AM – (IST)
4:30 AM – (GMT)
2nd Test
25–29 June 2025
Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC), Colombo
9:30 AM – (PST)
10:00 AM – (IST)
4:30 AM – (GMT)
Squads
Sri Lanka
Pathum Nissanka, Oshada Fernando, Lahiru Udara, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Dhananjaya de Silva (captain), Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Sonal Dinusha, Pavan Rathnayake, Prabath Jayasuriya, Tharindu Rathnayake, Akila Dananjaya, Milan Rathnayake, Asitha Fernando, Kasun Rajitha, Isitha Wijesundara
Bangladesh
Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Mehidy Hasan Miraz (vice‑captain), Shadman Islam, Anamul Haque Bijoy, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Jaker Ali, Taijul Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Hasan Murad, Ebadot Hossain, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana, Khaled Ahmed
Conclusion
The Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Test series in June 2025 is significant for multiple reasons. Firstly, it marks the opening contest of the 2025–27 ICC World Test Championship, giving both teams a chance to secure early points in the cycle. Secondly, it offers Bangladesh a valuable opportunity to challenge their historically weak record against Sri Lanka, especially in away conditions. For Sri Lanka, the series serves as a key moment of transition under the new leadership of Dhananjaya de Silva, as they look to rebuild consistency in red-ball cricket. Additionally, the outcome of this series could influence ICC rankings, team morale, and selection direction for the remainder of the championship.
