The excitement is building as Bangladesh takes on Sri Lanka in the 2nd T20 International of their three-match series on July 13, 2025, at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. After a confident win in the first T20I, Sri Lanka will be aiming to seal the series tonight, while Bangladesh will fight to stay alive.
Here’s a complete preview with match time, pitch report, player analysis, and streaming details for fans worldwide.
📅 Match Details
- Match: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka – 2nd T20I
- Date: Sunday, July 13, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM IST | 6:30 PM Bangladesh Time | 1:30 PM GMT
- Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla, Sri Lanka
- Series Status: Sri Lanka lead 1-0
📺 How to Watch (Live Streaming & Broadcast)
Fans from around the world can catch all the live action using the following platforms:
🇮🇳 India:
- TV: Sony Sports Network
- Streaming: SonyLIV, FanCode
🇧🇩 Bangladesh:
- TV: T Sports, GTV
- Streaming: RabbitholeBD app & website
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka:
- TV: SLRC (Channel Eye)
- Streaming: ICC.tv and local broadcasters
🌍 Global:
- https://sportfeverlive.blogspot.com
- USA/Canada: Willow TV
- UK: Sky Sports Cricket
- Australia: Fox Cricket, Kayo Sports
🏟️ Pitch Report – Dambulla Stadium
The Dambulla pitch is known for:
- Early assistance to fast bowlers due to swing and seam
- Slows down as the game progresses – aiding spin bowlers
- Dew factor in the evening favors chasing teams
- Average T20 score here: 165–175
Captain winning the toss is likely to bowl first.
🧢 Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
- Total Matches: 18
- Sri Lanka Wins: 11
- Bangladesh Wins: 6
- No Result: 1
🔥 1st T20I Recap – What Happened Last Match?
Sri Lanka dominated the first game at Pallekele:
- Bangladesh: 158/7 in 20 overs
- Sri Lanka: 159/3 in 17.4 overs
- Result: Sri Lanka won by 7 wickets
- Player of the Match: Pathum Nissanka – explosive half-century (62 off 35)
🔍 Players to Watch Tonight
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
✅ Pathum Nissanka – In superb form, the right-hander played an elegant knock in the last match.
✅ Wanindu Hasaranga – World-class leg-spinner, dangerous in middle overs.
✅ Kusal Perera – Experienced finisher, capable of turning matches in the final overs.
✅ Maheesh Theekshana – Mystery spinner, especially effective under lights.
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
✅ Tanzid Hasan – Aggressive opener, must give a solid start.
✅ Parvez Hossain Emon – Impressive strike rate in T20s, potential match-winner.
✅ Rishad Hossain – Leg-spinner with wicket-taking ability.
✅ Mustafizur Rahman – Veteran pacer, key in powerplay and death overs.
🧠 Strategy & Team News
Sri Lanka Strategy:
They are likely to go unchanged, relying on their confident batting and a balanced bowling attack. The key will be to keep the pressure on Bangladesh with early wickets.
Bangladesh Strategy:
A change in the batting order is possible, with hopes to bring in Afif Hossain or Litton Das for middle-order stability. The team needs better partnerships and fewer dot balls.
🔄 Probable Playing XIs
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
- Pathum Nissanka
- Kusal Mendis (wk)
- Charith Asalanka (c)
- Kusal Perera
- Dasun Shanaka
- Dhananjaya de Silva
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Matheesha Pathirana
- Binura Fernando
- Dilshan Madushanka
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
- Tanzid Hasan
- Parvez Hossain Emon
- Towhid Hridoy
- Najmul Hossain Shanto (c)
- Mahmudullah Riyad
- Rishad Hossain
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz
- Taskin Ahmed
- Mustafizur Rahman
- Shoriful Islam
- Tanzim Hasan Sakib
🏆 What’s at Stake?
- Sri Lanka: A win today will give them the series win with one game to spare.
- Bangladesh: They must win this match to keep the series alive and boost team morale ahead of the ODIs.
📣 Expert Prediction
Considering the pitch conditions, recent form, and crowd support, Sri Lanka enter this match as favorites. However, Bangladesh are known to bounce back strong when under pressure—especially with power-hitters in their squad.
If Bangladesh can control Sri Lanka’s top 3 and get early wickets, they have a real shot at leveling the series.
🕹️ Fantasy Cricket Tips
Captain Picks: Pathum Nissanka, Rishad Hossain
Vice-Captain Picks: Wanindu Hasaranga, Parvez Emon
X-Factor: Mahmudullah (can change the game with bat or ball)
🔚 Final Words
This promises to be a thrilling clash under the lights in Dambulla. Can Sri Lanka dominate again, or will Bangladesh pull off a heroic comeback? Don’t miss the action and stay tuned to SportFeverLive for live updates, post-match reports, and exclusive cricket stories.
Reviewed by Mahshuvo
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July 13, 2025
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