Sri Lanka vs. Bangladesh Tips and Odds – 25/06/2025

• Fixture: Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, 2nd Test, Men’s International Test Match Series 2025
• Date: Wednesday, 25 June 2025 – Sunday, 29 June 2025
• Venue: Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo

Match Preview

The stage is set for the second and final Test between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh at the iconic Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo, beginning on 25 June 2025. Both teams come into this fixture after a rain-affected draw in the series opener at Galle, where Bangladesh held the upper hand for much of the contest but were denied a rare away win by the weather gods. With the series still up for grabs and World Test Championship points on the line, expect both sides to push hard for a decisive result.

Sri Lanka, currently in a period of transition following the retirements of stalwarts Dimuth Karunaratne and Angelo Mathews, showed resilience in Galle. Kamindu Mendis was a standout performer, nearing yet another Test hundred and anchoring the middle order, while the new captain Dhananjaya de Silva will be eager to stamp his authority on the team. The hosts’ lower order also displayed grit, but their inability to press for a win highlighted the need for greater penetration from their bowling attack, especially on surfaces that assist spin.

Bangladesh, under the leadership of Najmul Hossain Shanto, have been quietly building a reputation as a disciplined and competitive Test side. Their batting was anchored by Shanto himself, who was unbeaten on 89 in the second innings at Galle, and Mushfiqur Rahim, who fell just short of a half-century before rain intervened. The visitors’ bowling, led by Nayeem Hasan and supported by Taijul Islam and Mehidy Hasan, found some purchase on the turning track, but will need to be more incisive if they are to break through Sri Lanka’s batting in Colombo.

In terms of team news, both squads are largely unchanged from the first Test. Bangladesh welcomed back Litton Das from injury and included Ebadot Hossain, who returns after a long layoff. Sri Lanka, meanwhile, continue to adapt to life without Mathews and Karunaratne, with a younger core forming around Mendis and de Silva. There are no major injury concerns or suspensions reported for either side ahead of this match.

Key Players

• Kamindu Mendis (Sri Lanka): In red-hot form, Mendis is the glue in Sri Lanka’s batting lineup and has a strong record against Bangladesh.
• Dhananjaya de Silva (Sri Lanka): As captain, his leadership and all-round ability will be crucial, especially with the bat in the middle order.
• Najmul Hossain Shanto (Bangladesh): The captain’s poise and big runs in Galle make him Bangladesh’s lynchpin at the top of the order.
• Mushfiqur Rahim (Bangladesh): His experience and ability to play under pressure are invaluable, as seen in the first Test.
• Nayeem Hasan (Bangladesh): The off-spinner’s ability to exploit turn could be decisive on the Colombo surface.

Prediction

Given the evenly matched contest in Galle and the likelihood of another spin-friendly surface in Colombo, this Test could again be a close affair. However, with Bangladesh showing greater discipline and confidence, and Sri Lanka still adjusting to their new era, a slight edge goes to Bangladesh to clinch a historic away win—provided the weather holds. Expect a competitive game, with both teams’ spinners playing a pivotal role.

Betting Markets & Odds

Odds are indicative and subject to change. Please check the latest odds before placing your bets.

Get ready for a gripping contest in Colombo as two ambitious sides battle for supremacy in the World Test Championship!