SL vs BAN Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - Bangladesh Tour of Sri Lanka 2025, 1st T20I

Bangladesh's men's cricket team is currently touring Sri Lanka for two tests and three ODIs. In which Sri Lanka has already won the test series 1-0 as well as the ODI Series with 2-1, and are currently set to play the Twenty 20 series with the visitors for the three T20I series. Coming in for the new Twenty-20 series, it will be interesting to see who wins the series. Stay tuned for live coverage of the third ODI between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, and follow Sportsdunia for all the latest match previews and detailed Dream11 predictions from Bangladesh's tour of Sri Lanka.

SL vs BAN Match Preview:

The First ODI match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will take place at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. After winning both the Test(1-0) and ODI(2-1) Series, Sri Lanka will look to complete a clean sweep at home. In the last ODI, Sri Lanka dominated with a strong total of 285/7 thanks to Kusal Mendis’ brilliant 124 and Asalanka’s 58. Their bowlers then bowled out Bangladesh for 186, sealing a big 99-run win.

Bangladesh, struggling to find rhythm, will aim to bounce back in the T20 format after losing back-to-back in the Test and ODI format where they can play with more freedom. Key players like Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Taskin Ahmed need to step up if they want to spoil Sri Lanka’s party. With the hosts in top form and eyeing a series sweep, fans would be excited to see a new series in action. Coming for their first match of the T20 format, it is going to be an exciting, short, and thriller filled match for both teams so that fans can expect a tough competition from both sides.

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Match Details

SL vs BAN Head-to-Head Records

If we look at SL and BAN's head-to-head record in T20 history, we can see that they have played 17 matches against each other, with Sri Lanka dominating the rivalry and winning 10 of them, while Bangladesh has only won 7 of them.

SL vs BAN Weather & Pitch Report at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium

The weather for the 1st T20I is expected to be cloudy with the temperature reaching around 27°C. For today’s match between SL vs BAN, there are quite good chances of rain showers with the 210% rain chances. The pitch at the venue is likely to be a batting-friendly pitch, offering an edge to the Pacers and allowing the spinners to showcase their skills on the ground. The average first innings score indicates that the pitch is moderate, and one can expect a score of around 172 here.

Record of Chasing Teams at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium

According to previous statistics, this venue has hosted 25 T20I matches. Of those, the team that fielded first won 9 matches, contributing almost 36%, while the team that batted first won 14 matches. This clearly showed that, if the toss was won, batting first could be a viable option at this ground.

SL vs BAN Toss Prediction

We expect Sri Lanka to win the toss and choose to bat first, as previous records favoured batting first on this ground. Batting first, they will look to take advantage of the ground conditions and will try to put a good score on the board.

SL vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Playing 11

SL and BAN both looked good and played well in their last match, and they will most likely stick with their current playing XI in the next T20I because the players need more game time to improve their skills and then perform on the field.

Sri Lanka Playing 11

Nishan Madushka, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Kusal Mendis (WK), Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando

Bangladesh Playing 11

Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Pervez Hossain Emon, L Das, Towhid Hridoy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali (wk), Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mahedi Hasan, S Hossain-Patwari

SL vs BAN Dream11 Team Today Stats

Several standout performers have emerged in the series, making a strong case for Dream11 selection. In the upcoming Dream11 match between Sri Lanka (SL) and Bangladesh (BAN), both teams showcase players in strong form. This is the first encounter so no last match data is available at the moment for the SL vs BAN Dream11 Team Today Stats. In the last match of the ODI Series both the teams will look for their best players to bring out a victory in the opening clash.

Highest Run Scorers and Highest Wicket Takers

Kusal Mendis (WK) and Towhid Hridoy are the leading scorers currently in the ODI series for their respective teams, and players who will be featuring in this match, which certainly makes them the players to look out for. Asitha Fernando and Mehidy Hasan Miraz are the backbone of the bowling department for their respective teams and also the leading wicket-takers in the ongoing ODI series; both are considered a threat to the opposition.

SL vs BAN Captain and Vice-Captain Choices

Kamindu Mendis & Wanindu Hasaranga are two of their respective teams' most trusted batters, with the ability to score runs in any situation and adjust their innings as the game requires, which is why we chose them as the Dream11 captaincy choice for the upcoming match.
Charith Asalanka & Kusal Mendis are among the best players for the respective teams and both can pose a challenge to their opposing teams if they can find the right rhythm, line, and length, making them the ideal Dream11 vice-captain choice for the SL vs BAN fantasy team.

Top Picks for SL vs BAN Dream11 Prediction

Kamindu Mendis and P Nissanka are both quality players from their respective teams who can always step up for their team when needed and deliver with the bat and ball regardless of the conditions, making them Dream11 top picks for the next match.

Budget Picks for SL vs BAN Dream11 Prediction

D Shanaka and R Hossain are among the most solid and trustworthy players from SL and BAN, respectively, and have the ability to change the result of a match on their own, which is why we chose the Dream11 budget picks for the next match.

SL vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Team 1

Keeper: K Mendis
Batters: P Nissanka, K Mendis, T Hridoy
All-rounders: M Hasan Miraz, R Hossein, C Asalanka, D Wellalage
Bowlers: M Theekshana, T Ahmed, M Pathirana

SL vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Team 2

Keeper: K Mendis
Batters: P Nissanka, K Mendis, T Hridoy
All-rounders: M Hasan Miraz, C Asalanka, R Hossain, D Shanaka
Bowlers: M Theekshana, M Rahman, M Pathirana

SL vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Today (1st T20I) Bangladesh Tour of Sri Lanka 2025 Players to Avoid

Wanindu Hasaranga is a talented all-rounder from SL, but he has been ruled out of the series due to a hamstring injury, and for BAN, S Hossain-Patwari should be avoided as he hasn't delivered any outstanding performances, so avoid including them in your SL vs BAN Dream11 fantasy team. Shanto is most likely to be unavailable for the next match.

SL vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Today (1st T20I) Bangladesh Tour of Sri Lanka 2025 Expert Advice

Our Dream11 expert advice section for the First T20I of the Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka 2025 will help you make informed decisions. with our detailed Dream11 team previews for today's match. These are the essential insights on the top captaincy choice, vice-captaincy choice, and potential ideal punt picks for the SL vs BAN Dream11 team.

Captaincy Choice

Charith Asalanka is an aggressive middle-order batsman who can score quickly and set the tone for SL. If he gets going, he can earn a lot of Dream11 points as the captain of your fantasy team.

Vice-Captaincy Choice

Kusal Mendis is a wicket-keeper and a batter from SL. He plays a key role in setting the tone for SL and can deliver impactful knocks under pressure, making him an excellent Dream11 vice-captaincy option.

Punt Picks

Towhid Hridoy and M Rahman were the top performers from their respective teams, showing fantastic intent with the bat and ball in the recent match, which is why we chose them as Dream11 punt picks in the upcoming match.

This SL vs BAN Dream11 team balances the combination of 1-3-4-3, which includes 1 wicketkeepers, 3 batters, 4 all-rounders, and 3 bowlers, and makes a balanced team combination.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss for the users following the analysis.