Sri Lanka will take on Bangladesh in the 1st ODI at 2.30 PM IST at the R Premadasa stadium in Colombo on Wednesday. The series marks the start of a new era for the Tigers who will now be led by young Mehidy Hasan Miraz. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, have been on a roll in ODIs, especially at home. They defeated the likes of India, New Zealand, Australia and West Indies while playing at home and have lost just one away series to New Zealand since the last time they faced Bangladesh in ODIs.
Match and live streaming details
Match: Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh 1st ODI
Venue: R Premadasa stadium, Colombo
Date: July 2
Live telecast: Sony Sports Network
Live streaming: Sony LIV app
What time is toss for SL vs BAN 1st ODI?
The toss for SL vs BAN 1st ODI will take place at 2 PM IST. Live action will commence from 2.30 PM (IST) onwards.
R Premadasa stadium pitch report
The surface at the R Premadasa stadium in Colombo is known to favour spinners more than the pacers. However, fast bowlers could use the new ball effectively to get some early wickets. Captain who wins the toss in expected to bat first as teams doing so have won the last four ODIs that were played at the venue.
Colombo weather report
As per AccuWeather, there is little chance of rain in the morning hours while the rest of the day is said to be cloudy. There is a small possibility of precipitation towards the end of play as well. The maximum temperature is 32-degree-Celscius while the minimum temperature is 27.
SL vs BAN 1st ODI players to watch out for
- Kusal Mendis
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Taskin Ahmed
Mustafizur Rahman
Charith Asalanka
SL vs BAN 1st ODI squads
Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mohammad Naim, Shamim Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz(c), Litton Das(w), Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Jaker Ali, Hasan Mahmud, Tanvir Islam, Rishad Hossain, Parvez Hossain Emon
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis(w), Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka(c), Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Eshan Malinga, Nishan Madushka, Asitha Fernando, Jeffrey Vandersay, Sadeera Samarawickrama
