Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh 1st Test Preview: Predicted XI and Key Players to Watch

The new World Test Championship Cycle is officially underway, with various international test-playing nations gearing up for their 2025-27 campaigns. Subcontinental rivals Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will kick off their two-match test series on June 17th, with the first test taking place at the Galle International Stadium. Both teams have announced their 16-member squads in preparation for the opening match. Sri Lanka will aim to start their new WTC campaign on a strong note and may select the following playing eleven as they head into the contest.

Batters: 

The Sri Lankan batting unit will be headed by veteran Angelo Mathews, who is set to make his final appearance for the national team in whites. He will be assisted by a mixed bag of experienced and young batters in the likes of Nissanka, Mendis, Chandimal and Fernando.

All-rounders 

The all-rounders unit will be led by the team’s captain, Dhananjay de Silva. He will be bearing the responsibility along with Kamindu and Son of providing the much-needed balance to the lower middle order of Sri-Lanka. All three of them will be equally important with the ball.

Bowlers

The Sri Lankan side is expected to start three pacers against Bangladesh at Galle as the pitch tends to support the pacers on the opening two days. The Sri Lankan fast bowling trio, Prabhat Jayasurya, Asitha Fernando, Kasun Rajitha will be looking to exploit the inexperienced top order of Bangladesh.

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