SL vs BAN 1st T20I Playing 11: Charith Asalanka-led Sri Lanka will square off against Litton Das-led Bangladesh in the first T20I match on July 09 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele.

The Lions has won both the Test (1-0) and ODI (2-1) series in Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka 2025 and will be aiming to replicate the success in the T20I series.

Meanwhile, Bangladesh will be looking to bounce back with sealing the series. Litton Das’s side will be eager to claim a victory in the first T20I match at pallekele.

Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bowl. Speaking at the toss, Charith Asalanka said, “We will bowl first. In T20Is, happy to chase on these kind of grounds. We are going with 6-5 combination, with two all-rounders. Karunaratne and Shanaka are back. We are searching for our best combination. Hasaranga is a big miss, but Vandersay is a got option.”

Meanwhile, Litton Das said,  Looks a good wicket to bat on, hopefully we put a good score on the board. We have a balanced side, five bowlers, six batters. The players are confident. A few new faces in the T20I team. We want to enjoy the game.

SL vs BAN 1st T20I Playing 11

Sri Lanka Playing 11: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (W), Kusal Perera, Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka (C), Dasun Shanaka, Chamika Karunaratne, Mahesh Sheakshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara

Bangladesh Playing 11: Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Litton Das (W/C), Mohammad Naim, Towhid HRIIDOY, Shamim Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mohammad Saifuddin