The Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test was played from June 25 to June 29, 2025, at the historic Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground in Colombo. The match began each day at 10:00 AM local time (4:30 AM GMT, 9:30 AM IST), giving cricket fans across the subcontinent and beyond a prime morning start to the action.
Venue and Pitch Report
The SSC Ground in Colombo is known for its true bounce and good batting conditions, especially in the first two days. Unlike Galle’s spin-friendly surface, Colombo’s pitch generally favors batters, with some assistance for pacers early on and spinners coming into play as the match progresses. This often leads to high-scoring encounters, but bowlers who remain disciplined can still find success, as Sri Lanka’s attack proved in this match.
Broadcast and Streaming
Fans could watch the Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test live on FanCode (app and website) and follow live updates on major cricket platforms.
Match Summary and Context
This 2nd Test was the series decider after the first Test ended in a high-scoring draw. With both teams eyeing a series win, Sri Lanka produced a dominant performance in front of their home crowd. Bangladesh won the toss and opted to bat first, but their batters struggled against Sri Lanka’s disciplined bowling attack.
- Bangladesh 1st Innings: 247 all out
- Sri Lanka 1st Innings: 458 all out
- Bangladesh 2nd Innings: 133 all out
- Result: Sri Lanka won by an innings and 78 runs
Sri Lanka’s comprehensive victory was built on a massive first-innings lead, thanks to big contributions from their top and middle order, as well as incisive bowling that dismantled Bangladesh twice.
Sri Lanka Innings
- Total: 458 all out
- Top Scorers:
- Pathum Nissanka: 158 (off 258 balls, 20 fours)
- Dinesh Chandimal: 93
- Kusal Mendis: 84
- Key Partnership:
- Nissanka and Chandimal added 194 runs for the second wicket.
- Best Bowling (Bangladesh):
- Taijul Islam: 5/131
Bangladesh 1st Innings
- Total: 247 all out
- Top Scorers:
- Shadman Islam: 46
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz: 34
- Best Bowling (Sri Lanka):
- Sonal Dinusha: 3/22
- Asitha Fernando: 3/51
Bangladesh 2nd Innings
- Total: 133 all out (44.2 overs)
- Top Scorer:
- Shadman Islam: 26
- Sri Lanka Bowling:
- Prabath Jayasuriya: 5/44
- Dhananjaya de Silva: 2/13
- Tharindu Rathnayake: 2 wickets
Man of the Match
- Pathum Nissanka was named Man of the Match for his superb 158 in the first innings, anchoring Sri Lanka’s dominant total and setting up the victory17.