Sri Lanka has revealed its official 16-member ODI squad to take on Bangladesh in a thrilling three-match series starting July 2, 2025. With Charith Asalanka leading the side, fans can expect intense cricketing action in Colombo and Pallekele.
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has officially announced a strong 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match One Day International (ODI) series against Bangladesh, scheduled to begin on July 2, 2025. The matches will take place at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on July 2 and 5, while the third and final ODI will be played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on July 8.
Charith Asalanka will captain the Sri Lankan side, with top performers like Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, and Wanindu Hasaranga adding firepower to the team. The selection also includes several young talents and experienced campaigners ready to challenge Bangladesh in a high-stakes showdown.
Here’s the full Sri Lanka ODI squad for the Bangladesh series:
- Charith Asalanka (Captain)
- Pathum Nissanka
- Avishka Fernando
- Nishan Madushka
- Kusal Mendis
- Sadeera Samarawickrama
- Kamindu Mendis
- Janith Liyanage
- Dunith Wellalage
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Jeffrey Vandersay
- Milan Rathnayake (subject to fitness)
- Dilshan Madushanka
- Asitha Fernando
- Eshan Malinga
This squad combines batting depth, spin variety, and pace options as Sri Lanka eyes a dominant performance on home soil. All eyes will be on the performances of key players and how the squad adapts to conditions ahead of the ICC events later this year.
