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Sl vs. Bain Live Score, 1 T20i: The winning of the 1-0 Test series and fresh from an ODI series Triumph on Bangladesh, Sri Lanka hosted their hardcore rivals in the three-match T20I series. The 1 T20i Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is accompanied by Sri Lanka led by Charitha Asanka, which has a clean sweep goal in forms. Bangladesh, eager to rebound after a challenging tour, will see to take advantage of its youth energy and T20 Flair to challenge the hosts. With the 2026 T20 World Cup on the horizon, both teams are eager to fix their squads in this high-stay series opener.

Matching details

• match: Sri Lanka’s Bangladesh Tour 2025, 1 T20 Eye
• Date time: IST (7:30 pm Bangladesh Time)
• venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
• Stave broadcast: Sony Sports Network/ Soniliv and Fankode

SL vs ban live score

SL vs ban match preview

Cherith enters 1 T20I with confidence after Sri Lanka, led by Asalka, dominating Bangladesh in ODIs and ODIs. Despite the absence of star all -rounder Vanindu Hasranga due to a hamstring injury, the hosts have claimed a combined lineup with explosive batsmen such as explosive batsmen, Kusal Mendis, and Kusal Perera. The disadvantage of his recent 2–1 T20I series to New Zealand exposed his flexibility, disappearing a series win. Sri Lanka will aim to capitalize on the benefits of its home and strong head-to-head records against Bangladesh.

Bangladesh wants to turn the tide after a difficult tour, under the captaincy of Linton Das. Young talents like Tanjid Hasan and Tohid Hrdoy will be important in the batting department, while Mustafizur Rahman’s death-glow and the speed of Taskin Ahmed will test the Sri Lankan batsmen. After losing five of its last six T20s, including a series defeat for UAE, Bangladesh is desperate for a morale boost win. Palakil pitch, which is in favor of batsmen, but is known to provide spin aid, sets the stage for a thrilling competition. A potential factor with rain, adaptability will be important in the opener of this series.

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh’s head to head

Sri Lanka holds a major record, which shows its lead in close competitions with their latest win. Bangladesh’s goal will be to disturb the hosts and improve their tally.

• Play matches: 17
• Sri Lanka win: 11
• Bangladesh wins: 6
• Last encounter: Sri Lanka won 3 runs in Silhat (March 2024)

Palakil pitch report

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium offers a balanced surface, which favors batsmen with frequent bounce and minimum seam movement. The average first-wari T20i score is around 168–173, out of which 14 out of 26 T20 batted for the first time. Passers may get an early swing, but Sri Lanka may dominate Sri Lanka, spinners such as Thekashana and Vellage, and Bangladesh’s Russian Hussain, because the match goes ahead due to the match being hit. Dew is unlikely to play an important role, which makes the toss less decisive, although teams may prefer to bat first to set a challenging total.

SL vs Ban 1 T20i playing 11

• Sri Lanka is playing xi: Patham Nisanka, Kusal Mendis (W), Kusal Perera, Evishka Fernando, Charith Asanka (C), Dasun Shanaka, Chamika Karunaratne, Mahesh Thekashana, Jeffrey Wanders, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara
• Bangladesh game xi: Tanjid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hussain Imon, Linton Das (W/C), Mohammad Naim, Tohid Haridoy, Shamim Hussain, Mehidi Hasan Miraj, Tanjim Hasan Saqib, Rishad Hussain, Taskin Ahmed, Mohammad Saifuddin

Sl vs. Bain Live Streaming Details

• India: Live telecast on Sony Sports Network (Sony Sports Ten 3, 4, and 5); Streaming on Sony Live and Fankode apps/websites.
• Sri Lanka: Dialogue TV
• Bangladesh: Gazi TV and T Sports
• International: Check local cricket broadcasters for coverage.
  Fans can follow live scores and commentary on platforms such as espncricinfo and cricTracker.

Palakil Weather Report

The weather is expected to heat up in Pallekele, in which the temperature ranges from 22 ° C to 30 ° C. There is a 58% probability of rain, which can cause obstruction, although a full game is likely to have a brief. Humidity will be moderate, and no significant dew is expected to ensure the minimum impact on the second innings.