The T20I leg of Bangladesh’s tour of Sri Lanka kicks off with the 1st T20I on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. After clinching both the Test and ODI series, Sri Lanka aim for a clean sweep, while Bangladesh will look to salvage pride in the shortest format.
Here’s your complete guide for SL vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Today Match, fantasy team tips, playing XI, pitch report, and top player picks for fantasy cricket contests.
🏏 SL vs BAN 1st T20I Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, 1st T20I |
| Series | Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka 2025 |
| Date & Time | Thursday, July 10, 2025 – 7:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium |
| Live Streaming | Disney+ Hotstar, Star Sports Network |
| Format | T20 International |
🔁 Head-to-Head Record – SL vs BAN in T20Is
| Matches Played | Sri Lanka Wins | Bangladesh Wins |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | 11 | 6 |
Sri Lanka have had the upper hand historically in T20Is, winning 11 of the 17 matches between the two sides.
🌤️ Weather and Pitch Report – Pallekele Stadium
🌦️ Weather Forecast
- Conditions: Cloudy and humid
- Temperature: 23°C – 31°C
- Rain Chance: 58%
- Impact: Possible rain interruptions could favor bowlers early on due to moisture in the pitch.
🏟️ Pitch Report
- The Pallekele surface is balanced, with early help for pacers and grip for spinners later.
- Batting becomes easier under lights, but chasing can be tricky.
- Out of 26 T20Is here, only 10 were won by chasing teams, so bat-first strategy is likely.
🔥 Top Fantasy Picks – SL vs BAN Dream11 Team Today
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka Players
- Kusal Mendis: In red-hot form and a top pick as both batter and keeper.
- Charith Asalanka: Middle-order power and occasional bowling make him a solid all-round pick.
- Matheesha Pathirana: A young gun with raw pace, ideal for death overs.
- Maheesh Theekshana: Controls middle overs with his sharp spin.
🇧🇩 Bangladesh Players
- Towhid Hridoy: Form batter; scored multiple fifties in ODI series.
- Litton Das: T20I captain with responsibility at the top of the order.
- Taskin Ahmed: Genuine wicket-taker with bounce and pace.
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz: All-round contribution potential.
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🧠 Captain & Vice-Captain Choices – SL vs BAN 1st T20I
| Contest Type | Captain Choice | Vice-Captain Choice |
|---|---|---|
| Head-to-Head | Kusal Mendis | Towhid Hridoy |
| Small Leagues | Charith Asalanka | Taskin Ahmed |
| Grand Leagues | Matheesha Pathirana | Mehidy Hasan Miraz |
✅ SL vs BAN Dream11 Prediction – Fantasy Teams
Wicketkeepers: Kusal Mendis, Jaker Ali
Batters: Kamindu Mendis, Towhid Hridoy, Tanzid Hasan
All-rounders: Charith Asalanka, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mahedi Hasan
Bowlers: Maheesh Theekshana, Taskin Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana
Captain: Charith Asalanka
Vice-Captain: Matheesha Pathirana
📋 Predicted Playing XIs
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka:
Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera (wk), Charith Asalanka (c), Avishka Fernando, Dasun Shanaka, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara, Jeffrey Vandersay
🇧🇩 Bangladesh:
Tanzid Hasan, Mohammad Naim Sheikh, Parvez Hossain Emon, Litton Das (c & wk), Towhid Hridoy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shamim Hossain, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam
🏁 Final Thoughts – SL vs BAN 1st T20I Prediction
Sri Lanka start as strong favorites based on recent form and home advantage, but Bangladesh can’t be underestimated—especially if their top order fires. Expect a competitive battle under lights in Pallekele.
- Best Captain Picks: Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka
- Smart VC Options: Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Matheesha Pathirana
- Weather Alert: Check final updates before match due to rain forecast
- Tip: Use a mix of in-form pacers, spinners, and top-order batters for Dream11
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