The ODI series between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh moves to its crucial second clash on Saturday, 5th July 2025, at the iconic R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. The match will start at 2:30 PM IST, with live coverage and streaming available on FanCode.
After an emphatic 77-run win in the first ODI, Sri Lanka will be looking to wrap up the three-match series with another strong performance, while Bangladesh face a must-win situation to keep the series alive.
1st ODI Recap: Momentum with Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka drew first blood in the series with a professional display in the opening ODI. Batting first, the hosts posted a competitive 244 runs in 50 overs on a tricky Colombo surface. Skipper Charith Asalanka led from the front with a superb century (106 runs), anchoring the innings after a few early hiccups. He was well supported by Kusal Mendis, who chipped in with a brisk 45 off 43 balls.
For Bangladesh, Taskin Ahmed was the standout with the ball, picking up four crucial wickets to keep the target within reach. However, Bangladesh’s chase never really got going. Despite a fighting knock of 62 runs off 61 balls by opener Tanzid Hasan, the visitors crumbled to 167 all out in 36 overs, undone by a superb bowling effort led by Wanindu Hasaranga, who bagged four wickets.
With this victory, Sri Lanka now lead the series 1-0 and will be eager to seal it on Saturday.
Match Details
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Match: Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, 2nd ODI
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Date: Saturday, 5th July 2025
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Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo
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Time: 2:30 PM IST
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Live Streaming: FanCode (App & Website)
Pitch & Weather Report
The surface at the R. Premadasa Stadium is traditionally slow and spin-friendly, which was evident in the first ODI. Batters will need to bide their time and build their innings patiently before launching big shots. The average first innings score here is around 235, making anything above 240-250 a challenging total to chase.
The weather is expected to stay mostly cloudy with a temperature around 27°C and humidity levels above 80%, which means bowlers could get some swing early on. The slower bowlers and spinners are likely to play a big role once again.
Team Form & Players to Watch
Sri Lanka come into this fixture with impressive form in white-ball cricket — winning four out of their last five matches. Captain Charith Asalanka has continued his purple patch, while Pathum Nissanka remains a key player at the top of the order. With Wanindu Hasaranga in top bowling form, the hosts will be confident of wrapping up the series.
Bangladesh, meanwhile, have struggled in the ODI format lately, losing four out of their last five matches. New captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz will need to inspire a better batting effort from his top order. Tanzid Hasan’s aggressive fifty was a bright spot, but the experienced middle order of Litton Das, Nazmul Hossain Shanto, and Towhid Hridoy must step up to post a challenging total or chase one down.
Probable Playing XIs
Sri Lanka
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Pathum Nissanka
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Kusal Mendis (wk)
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PHKD Mendis
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Avishka Fernando
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M Priyanath
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KNM Fernando
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Charith Asalanka (c)
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Wanindu Hasaranga
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Janith Liyanage
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Maheesh Theekshana
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Eshan Malinga
Bench: Sadeep Samarawickrama, Dunith Wellalage, JF Vandersay, Dilshan Madushanka
Bangladesh
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Jaker Ali
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Liton Das (wk)
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Nazmul Hossain Shanto
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Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c)
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Tanzid Hasan
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Towhid Hridoy
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Mohammad Parvez Hossain
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Mustafizur Rahman
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Tanzim Hasan Sakib
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Taskin Ahmed
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Tanvir Islam
Bench: Nahid Rana, Hasan Mahmud, Rishad Hossain, Shamim Hossain
Players to Watch
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Charith Asalanka: The Lankan skipper’s match-winning century was a testament to his temperament and ability to hold the innings together. He will again be Sri Lanka’s key batter.
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Wanindu Hasaranga: His four-wicket haul in the first ODI underlined his value on slow Colombo pitches. He will be Sri Lanka’s trump card with the ball.
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Taskin Ahmed: The standout performer for Bangladesh with the ball — his four wickets kept Sri Lanka under 250. His pace and ability to strike early will be vital.
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Tanzid Hasan: A fighting half-century showed his potential to anchor Bangladesh’s top order. The visitors will hope he can convert his start into a big one.
Probable Scenarios & Match Prediction
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If Sri Lanka win the toss and bat first: Expect them to post a total around 250-270, given their settled batting and home advantage.
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If Bangladesh bat first: A score of 240-250 will be competitive but will require better batting application from their middle order.
Given Sri Lanka’s form and the conditions, they look favorites to win the second ODI and take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. Bangladesh, however, have the bowlers to trouble the hosts — but they must deliver a collective batting effort to stay alive in the contest.
Today’s Prediction: Sri Lanka to win and clinch the series.