The second T20I between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh is set for Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. Sri Lanka leads the T20I series 1-0 after securing a confident seven-wicket win in the first match. Building on their earlier Test and ODI series triumphs, they will aim to seal the T20I series as well. Meanwhile, Litton Das, recently appointed Bangladesh’s T20I captain, faces the challenge of inspiring a comeback for his side. A win here will wrap up another clean sweep in the tour for the hosts. Bangladesh, though, will be hungry to break the losing streak and gain some solace. All eyes will be on the leadership, bowling changes, and batting strategies from both camps.

SL vs BAN Match Details:

• Date and Time: July 13, 01:30 pm GMT/ 7:00 pm IST/ 7:00 pm Local
• Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele

The Pallekele Stadium Pitch Report:

The Pallekele International Cricket Stadium promises a balanced pitch for the second T20I, likely to keep both batters and bowlers in the contest. Known for aiding fast bowlers early on, the surface allows seamers to extract bounce and movement under the lights with the new ball. However, once the initial phase passes and the ball softens, the pitch tends to flatten, favoring batters who can then find it easier to score freely.  Spinners, meanwhile, will come into play during the middle overs as the surface offers decent grip and turn. This makes strike rotation and playing spin smartly essential for both teams.  The dew factor might influence captains to chase, a common trend at this venue.

SL vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeepers: Kusal Mendis
• Batters: Pathum Nissanka, Parvez Hossain Emon, Mohammad Naim Sheikh
• All-rounders: Dasun Shanaka, Rishad Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz
• Bowlers: Jeffrey Vandersay, Mohammad Saifuddin, Nuwan Thushara, Maheesha Theekshana

SL vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice Captain:

• Choice 1: Kusal Mendis (c), Mehidy Hasan Miraz (vc),
• Choice 2: Rishad Hossain (c), Pathum Nissanka (vc)

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SL vs BAN Dream11 Prediction backups:

Avishka Fernando, Chamika Karunaratne, Janith Liyanage, Tanvir Islam

SL vs BAN Dream11 team for today’s match (July 13, 1:30 pm GMT):

Squads:

Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Avishka Fernando, Dasun Shanaka, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamika Karunaratne, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara, Binura Fernando, and Eshan Malinga.

Bangladesh: Litton Kumar Das (c), Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Mohammad Naim Sheikh, Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali Anik, Shamim Hossain Patwari, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mohammad Saifuddin