SL vs BAN 1st Test Dream11 Predictions: WTC 2025-27 fantasy tips, playing XI, pitch report – Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Test match

WTC 2025-27, SL vs BAN Dream11 Predictions: The World Test Championship (WTC) is all set to enter it's new phase after the Final between South Africa and Australia saw the Proteas lift an ICC trophy after 27 years. Now, the new chapter will begin with Sri Lanka hosting Bangladesh from June 17 to June 21, 2025. The match will be held at the Galle International Stadium in Galle. The game will start at 10:00 AM IST.

Sri Lanka, who are preparing to host Bangladesh for a two-Test series, were last in action during a home series against Australia in January, where they suffered a 2-0 defeat. Meanwhile, Bangladesh come into the contest after drawing their most recent red-ball series 1-1 against Zimbabwe.


The World Test Championship (WTC) 2025–27 cycle will kick off with the Test match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh at Galle from June 17 to 21, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the tournament's history. With the series opener fast approaching, both teams are gearing up to take on the challenges ahead.
Bangladesh have never won a Test series in Sri Lanka, and with this being Angelo Mathews' farewell match, the hosts will be keen to give him a winning send-off. With home conditions and team balance in their favour, Sri Lanka are backed to win the opener.

• Match: Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, WTC 2025-27
• Event: ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27
• Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025
• Time: 10:00 AM IST
• Venue: Galle International Stadium, Galle
• SL vs BAN streaming platforms: Sony Sports Network, Fancode, SonyLiv and ICC.tv website

Below are the detailed head-to-head records between Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, WTC 2025-27 listed:

• Total matches played: 26
• Sri Lanka wins: 20
• Bangladesh wins: 1
• Draws: 5
• No tied or no-result matches recorded
• Sri Lanka leads notably in overall wins.

The hosts, Sri Lanka, have dominated the fixture overall, winning four matches while one ended in a draw.


Only two Test matches between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh have been played at Galle — with Sri Lanka winning one and the other ending in a draw.

• Sri Lanka drew the Test against Bangladesh in 2013 with a 1-0 series win at home.
• Sri Lanka won the Test against Bangladesh in 2017 by 259 runs with a 1-1 series draw at home.

Pathum Nissanka, Oshada Fernando, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva (Captain), Kusal Mendis (Wicketkeeper), Prabath Jayasuriya, Sonal Dinusha, Asitha Fernando, Kasun Rajitha


Shadman Islam, Anamul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto (Captain), Litton Das, Mushfiqur Rahim, Jaker Ali (Wicketkeeper), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nayeem Hasan, Taijul Islam, Ebadot Hossain, Khaled Ahmed


Top Dream11 picks for the SL vs BAN WTC 2025-27 Test match include Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Prabath Jayasuriya, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam and Ebadot Hossain.

• Wicketkeeper: Litton Das, Kusal Mendis
• Batters: Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shadman Islam, Pathum Nissanka
• All-Rounders: Kamindu Mendis, Mehidy Hasan Miraz
• Bowlers: Taijul Islam, Asitha Fernando, Prabath Jayasuriya, Hasan Mahmud

The weather in Galle is expected to be cloudy with temperatures around 28°C. There's a 40% chance of rain, and humidity levels could reach up to 84%.


Pathum Nissanka, Pavan Rathnayake, Dinesh Chandimal(w), Angelo Mathews, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva(c), Kusal Mendis, Asitha Fernando, Prabath Jayasuriya, Kasun Rajitha, Akila Dananjaya, Oshada Fernando, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Sonal Dinusha, Lahiru Udara, Tharindu Ratnayake, Milan Priyanath Rathnayake, Isitha Wijesundera


Shadman Islam, Anamul Haque, Mominul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto(c), Mushfiqur Rahim, Jaker Ali(w), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nayeem Hasan, Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Khaled Ahmed, Litton Das, Ebadot Hossain, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Hasan Murad, Nahid Rana

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