Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Live Cricket Score: Follow the live play-by-play updates from the SL vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1 match on 17 June here
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh: File photo Sri Lanka’s Nishan Peiris celebrating the wicket of Australia’s Cooper Connolly. | Photo: AP/Eranga Jayawardena
Welcome to our live coverage of Day 1 of the first Test between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, taking place on Tuesday, 17 June 2025. Both teams have endured a poor run of form in red-ball cricket and will look to turn a corner in this fixture. With Angelo Mathews set to retire after this series, Sri Lanka will be aiming to give a fitting farewell to their veteran cricketer. Follow the live scores and updates from the SL vs BAN, 1st Test Day 1 right here.
Sri Lanka Vs Bangladesh LIVE Score, 1st Test Day 1: SL 5/1 (5.0)
EDGED AND GONE! Asitha Fernando strikes early to give Sri Lanka the perfect start to the new World Test Championship cycle. Bowling a touch fuller and just outside off, he tempts Anamul Haque into the drive. The Bangladesh opener obliges, but only manages a thick outside edge. Kusal Mendis, sharp as ever behind the stumps, dives to his right and takes a clean catch. Anamul departs for a 10-ball duck, and Sri Lanka have their first breakthrough in style. It’s disciplined bowling from Asitha, who sticks to a probing line and reaps the reward.
Sri Lanka Vs Bangladesh LIVE Score, 1st Test Day 1: SL 5/0 (1.0)
Five runs comes of the first over of the Bangladesh inning courtesy of a boundary form Shadman Islam and a single of Asitha Fernando.
Milan Rathnayake will share the new ball from the Fort End, with an attacking field in place. Two slips and a gully are ready to pounce, while the infield is packed with a square leg, backward point, cover, mid-off, and mid-on.ou May Like
Sri Lanka Vs Bangladesh LIVE Score, 1st Test Day 1: Start Of Play
Shadman Islam and Anamaul Haque open the innings for Bangladesh. Asitha Fernando takes the new ball for Sri Lanka.Sri Lanka Vs Bangladesh LIVE Score, 1st Test Day 1: Guard Of Honour For Mathews
Angelo Mathews walks onto the field to a heartfelt guard of honour from young local players, marking the beginning of his farewell Test. With a calm smile and composed stride, he leads the Sri Lankan team out one final time in whites, as the umpires take their positions and the crowd rises to salute a modern great.
Sri Lanka Vs Bangladesh LIVE Score, 1st Test Day 1: Last Words From Angelo Mathews
Angelo Mathews: “I can’t believe the amount of love I am receiving from all over the world. I am grateful and thankful to all of them. I want to thank the almighty for blessing me with such a wonderful career. I want to thank my parents, my wife and kids. My school, my club and my closest friends who are here today. I’m extremely proud to have such a journey.
Feeling quite special, I’ve played over 100 Tests for the country, it was my dream which has come true and I am happy to be a part of this amazing journey that Sri Lanka criekethas had over the last decade
Sri Lanka Vs Bangladesh LIVE Score, 1st Test Day 1: Playing XIs
Bangladesh Playing XI: Shadman Islam, Anamul Haque, Mominul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das (wk), Jaker Ali, Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana, Nayeem Hasan
Sri Lanka Playing XI: Pathum Nissanka, Lahiru Udara, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Kusal Mendis (wk), Milan Rathnayake, Tharindu Ratnayake, Prabath Jayasuriya, Asitha Fernando
Sri Lanka Vs Bangladesh LIVE Score, 1st Test Day 1: Toss Update!
Bangladesh won the toss and opted to bat first.
Tharindu Ratnayake and Lahiru Udara are set to make their Test debuts for Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka Vs Bangladesh LIVE Score, 1st Test Day 1: New WTC Cycle
Just days after South Africa lifted the Test mace at Lord’s, marking the end of one World Test Championship cycle, a fresh chapter begins in the historic coastal city of Galle. The scenic venue is all set to host the first Test between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, kicking off the 2025–27 WTC cycle.
This will soon be followed by a high-stakes five-Test series between England and India, with clashes scheduled at Headingley, Edgbaston, Lord’s, Old Trafford, and The Oval. Reigning champions Australia will begin their title defence with a three-Test battle in the West Indies, vying for the prestigious Frank Worrell Trophy.
Across the two-year cycle, each of the nine participating teams will play six opponents—three at home and three away—with a points percentage system continuing to determine standings. Teams earn 12 points for a win, six for a tie, and four for a draw, ensuring consistency and competitiveness throughout.
Powerhouses like India, England, and Australia will feature prominently, with marquee contests such as the Ashes, India’s 18-match campaign, and England’s December 2026 tour to South Africa among the major highlights.
Sri Lanka Vs Bangladesh LIVE Score, 1st Test Day 1: Last Dance For Mathews
The upcoming Galle Test will mark the farewell appearance of Sri Lankan veteran Angelo Mathews, as the 38-year-old bids adieu to the longest format of the game. A pillar of Sri Lanka’s middle order for over a decade and a half, Mathews retires with an impressive tally of 8,167 Test runs, placing him third on the country’s all-time list behind legends Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene.
17 Jun 2025, 08:48:49 am IST
Sri Lanka Vs Bangladesh LIVE Score, 1st Test Day 1: Where To Watch?
Fans in India can watch the Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh 1st Test match live on the FanCode and SonyLIV apps and websites. The match will also be telecast live on the Sony Sports Network channels.
17 Jun 2025, 08:08:03 am IST
Sri Lanka Vs Bangladesh LIVE Score, 1st Test Day 1: Full Squads
Sri Lanka: Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Pathum Nissanka, Oshada Fernando, Lahiru Udara, Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Angelo Mathews, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Sonal Dinusha, Pavan Rathnayake, Prabath Jayasuriya, Tharindu Ratnayake, Akila Dananjaya, Milan Rathnayake, Asitha Fernando, Kasun Rajitha, Isitha Wijesundara
Bangladesh: Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mehidy Hasan Miraz (vc), Shadman Islam, Anamul Haque, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Jaker Ali (wk), Taijul Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Hasan Murad, Ebadot Hossain, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana, Khaled Ahmed
17 Jun 2025, 07:42:14 am IST
Sri Lanka Vs Bangladesh LIVE Score, 1st Test Day 1: Welcome!
Welcome to our live coverage of Day 1 of the Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, first Test match at Galle. The action begins at 10:00 AM IST. Stay tuned for live updates.