A T20I game is about to start. Sri Lanka plays Bangladesh in the first T20 international of their 2025 tour. On July 10, 2025, the game takes place at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy – it starts at 7:00 PM IST. Both teams now prepare for the shortest form of cricket; they played a hard Test in addition to ODI series before this match.

Match Details

• The date is Thursday, July 10, 2025.
• The time is 7:00 PM IST.
• The place is Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy.

Performance Summary

Sri Lanka comes into the T20I series with good results. They won the ODI series by two games to one. In the final ODI, the team beat Bangladesh by 99 runs – they batted and bowled well. Pathum Nissanka besides Wanindu Hasaranga performed well. People think they will play as well in the T20Is.

Bangladesh had a varied tour until now. They showed courage during the Test series; they also won the second ODI. But their play has not been steady. The team seeks to start the T20I part well. They want to get a better record in the shorter game. Some main players are back on the team, which means they have the ability to face Sri Lanka.

Players to Observe

Sri Lanka

• Charith Asalanka – He directs the T20I side. Asalanka brings steadiness and skill to the middle order.
• Wanindu Hasaranga – Hasaranga wins games. His varied pitches and quick runs help the team.
• Pathum Nissanka – Nissanka performs steadily in all forms of play. His early play will matter for Sri Lanka.

Bangladesh

• Litton Das – The T20 captain will lead Bangladesh’s batting. He starts quickly plus leads from the front.
• Mehidy Hasan Miraz – Miraz plays all parts of the game well – he balances the team with his bat and ball skills.
• Najmul Hossain Shanto – Shanto offers a steady choice at the top of the order. He seeks to turn his starts into innings that win the match.

Facts About the Venue and Pitch

The Pallekele pitch helps batters at first. Spinners become more useful as the game goes on. The cool evening wind in Kandy could also help fast bowlers under the lights. Dew often appears later in the evening. Because of this, teams may choose to bat second after winning the coin toss.

Game Predictions

Sri Lanka expects to control the game at home; they want to keep their winning streak from the ODIs. They have a balanced group of players also a good record at Pallekele – they appear to be the preferred team entering this game.

Bangladesh hopes to make an impression in the T20 format. If their top batters do well, and their bowlers follow their plans, they could test Sri Lanka. They might also change the flow of the tour.

This T20I starts a three game series. Both sides want to gain an early advantage.

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