Bangladesh is set to tour Sri Lanka in June and July for a series comprising two Tests, three ODIs, and two T20Is. This series features the teams’ debut in the 2025-27 World Test Championship. The matches will take place in multiple venues, including Galle and Colombo, with the first Test slated for June 17.
Bangladesh’s men’s cricket team is all set to embark on a tour of Sri Lanka this upcoming June and July. The series will consist of two Tests, three One Day Internationals (ODIs), and two T20 International matches. Notably, these Tests will mark the beginning of both teams’ journeys in the new 2025-27 World Test Championship cycle.
The Tests will take place in Galle and the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) in Colombo. Specifically, the first Test is scheduled from June 17 to June 21, while the second one will be held from June 25 to June 29. The ODI matches will be spread across venues in Colombo and Pallekele, starting with two ODIs at Khettarama and the final ODI at Pallekele on July 8.
After the ODIs, the T20 series will kick off with the first T20I on July 10 at Pallekele, followed by a match in Dambulla on July 13. The tour will wrap up with the final T20I back in Khettarama on July 16. All ODI matches will be played under floodlights, emphasizing the day-night format.
This series is significant for both teams, especially Sri Lanka, as it marks their only home series trilogy featuring all formats in 2025, based on the current schedule. After these matches, Sri Lanka won’t have any Test cricket until mid-2026, creating a lengthy gap in their fixtures.
On the other hand, Bangladesh, who also has a limited schedule for this WTC cycle, has only two Test series planned for 2025—this one and a non-WTC series against Ireland. The T20I component is expected to play a crucial role as Sri Lanka gears up to co-host the Men’s T20 World Cup with India in early 2026.
Though specific venues for the T20 World Cup have not yet been disclosed, Khettarama and Pallekele are frontrunners to host matches, alongside Dambulla, which is likely to feature as well. Cricket fans should mark their calendars as Bangladesh’s tour kicks off soon, with the Test series first up on the agenda.
In summary, this tour not only paves the path for both teams as they compete for early points in the World Test Championship but also serves as a vital preparatory ground for Sri Lanka ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup in 2026.
In conclusion, Bangladesh’s tour of Sri Lanka in June and July features two Tests, three ODIs, and two T20Is, marking a significant chapter in both teams’ schedules as they prepare for the World Test Championship. With Sri Lanka’s home series being the only one featuring all formats for 2025, the matches hold notable importance ahead of the T20 World Cup co-hosted by Sri Lanka and India. Fans should eagerly anticipate this cricketing series, which begins on June 17 with the first Test.
Original Source: tribune.com.pk
