Bangladesh eyes series win in Pallekele
After a dramatic collapse in the first ODI where Bangladesh lost seven wickets for just six runs and fell to defeat, Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s side bounced back in style in the second match.
After a dramatic collapse in the first ODI where Bangladesh lost seven wickets for just six runs and fell to defeat, Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s side bounced back in style in the second match.
Rangpur Riders have bolstered their squad ahead of the 2025 GSL T20 with the inclusion of Afghan international all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai, adding further firepower to an already well-rounded unit aiming to defend their title.
Sri Lanka have announced a 17-member squad for their upcoming three-match T20I series against Bangladesh, starting on July 10.
Pakistan’s pace spearhead Haris Rauf has been ruled out of the remainder of the 2025 Major League Cricket (MLC) season due to a Grade 1 hamstring injury, casting serious doubt over his participation in the upcoming T20I series against Bangladesh.
Bangladesh broke their seven-match losing streak in ODIs with a 16-run victory over Sri Lanka in Colombo on Saturday, a result that also helped them reclaim the ninth spot in the ICC ODI rankings.
Former ODI captain Najmul Hossain Shanto sustained a quadriceps injury during Bangladesh’s 16-run win over Sri Lanka in the second ODI at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Saturday.
Bangladesh faced a must-win situation in the second ODI after losing the series opener against Sri Lanka, rising to the occasion, left-arm spinner Tanvir Islam delivered a stunning performance, claiming 5 wickets for 39 runs, and played a pivotal role in Bangladesh’s dramatic 16-run win in Colombo.
The white-ball series between India and Bangladesh, originally scheduled for August 2025, has been postponed to September 2026, as confirmed by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
After a dramatic collapse and heavy defeat in the opening match, Bangladesh responded strongly to level the three-match ODI series with a thrilling 16-run win against Sri Lanka as Tanvir Islam produced a sensational bowling performance, grabbing a five-wicket haul in the second ODI in Colombo on Saturday.
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has named a 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka, scheduled to take place from 10 to 16 July across Kandy, Dambulla, and Colombo.
Sri Lankan leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga continues to be Bangladesh’s biggest headache in ODIs. After going wicketless in the first ODI of the March series in Chattogram, he picked up 6 wickets in the next two games.
Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons will miss the second ODI against Sri Lanka as he has taken a short leave for personal reasons, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) confirmed on Friday.