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Sri Lanka played 1st One Day International match against Bangladesh on 2nd April 1986 at Kandy and Sri Lankan won that match by 07 wickets.

That match was 3rd Match of John Player Gold Leaf Trophy (Asia Cup).

Sri Lanka won the toss and choose to field first and restricted Bangladesh for 131/8 in 45 overs (45 Over Match), Sri Lanka chased the target in 31.3 Overs losing only 3 wickets. Asanka Gurusinghe was named the Man of the Match.

Starting from there Sri Lanka faced 49 matches against Bangladesh for the date.

Details Facts
Matches Played49
Sri Lanka Won39
Bangladesh Won7
No Results0
Abandoned1
Sri Lanka Win %79.59%
Bangladesh Win %14.29%
Head to Head comparison

At last Sri Lanka meet Bangladesh on home soil in 2019 July for three One Day Internationals and Sri Lanka whitewashed Bangladesh by winning the Series by 3 – 0.

Top 5 Runs Scorers of the last series

PlayersMatInnsNORunsHSAveBFSR1005004s6s
AD Mathews (SL)3311878793.519993.96020181
MDKJ Perera (SL)3301831116118499.45100251
Mushfiqur Rahim (BDESH)33117598*87.521182.93020121
BKG Mendis (SL)331138546918176.24010131
FDM Karunaratne (SL)330974632.3312676.98000110

Glad to see that Captain KJP and Mendis were in the top 5 positions but the senior batsman who scored the highest runs in the series was ruled out for the tour against Bangladesh.

Most wicket takers of the last series

PlayerMatInnsOversMdnsRunsWktsAveEconSR45
Shafiul Islam (BDESH)33242159626.56.622400
N Pradeep (SL)22191104520.85.4722.800
Soumya Sarkar (BDESH)3316089422.255.562400
Mustafizur Rahman (BDESH)22180125431.256.942700
MD Shanaka (SL)116027394.51200

Unfortunately, Nuwan Pradeep who is the second-highest wicket-taker of the tournament and he is ruled out of the current squad.

Lets discuss on the overall statistics of the head to head matches.

Sri Lanka against Bangladesh

Overall figures
 PlayerSpanMatInnsNO RunsHSAveBFSR100500
1KC Sangakkara2002-201531283120612848.24136788.22561
2ST Jayasuriya1990-200922212103013054.21103799.32451
3WU Tharanga2005-201822222906118*45.3112680.46352
4TM Dilshan2002-201524215859161*53.6892492.96420
5DPMD Jayawardene2000-20152621354710830.3865583.51122
6MS Atapattu1997-200610944528390.454782.63050
7MDKJ Perera2013-20191212144511140.4548591.75211
8AD Mathews2009-2019141154068767.6647186.19040
9BKG Mendis2017-2019109134510243.1242581.17121
10PA de Silva1986-2003106128396*56.630293.7020
Sri Lankan Batting Statistics against Bangladesh

Out of 10 players in the list only 2 were in the current squad namely Kusal Janith and Kusal Mendis.

Overall figures
 PlayerSpanMatInnsOversMdnsRuns WktsBBIAveEconSR45
1M Muralitharan1995-20101717159.4165343131-May17.223.3430.911
2SL Malinga2004-20191514118114472723-Apr16.553.7826.210
3CRD Fernando2002-2008131396.154362224-Apr19.814.5326.210
4MF Maharoof2004-20121313101114132025-Mar20.654.0830.300
5WPUJC Vaas1995-2008121290.1202611925-Jun13.732.8928.401
6ST Jayasuriya1990-2009221597.323691814-Apr20.53.7832.520
7KMDN Kulasekara2007-2017151392.3847418Apr-3726.335.1230.810
8RAS Lakmal2010-2018121195.174511721-Mar26.524.7333.500
9NLTC Perera2010-20191715106.5157916Mar-6036.185.414000
10TM Dilshan2002-201524136872401517-Mar163.5227.200
Sri Lankan Bowling Statistics against Bangladesh

Bangladesh against Sri Lanka

Overall figures
PlayerSpanMatInnsNO RunsHSAveBFSR100500
Mushfiqur Rahim2007-20193028178314429100977.6143
Tamim Iqbal2007-20192423166612730.2789074.83242
Shakib Al Hasan2006-20182220260792*33.7273482.69062
Mohammad Ashraful2002-2013262515737523.8789464.09043
Mahmudullah2007-2019272434297620.4260570.9011
Khaled Mashud1995-2006151552595425.950950.88011
Nasir Hossain2012-2018109324373*40.530679.41011
Habibul Bashar1995-2007151512335216.6446250.43011
Anamul Haque2013-2019111002244922.432668.71002
Sabbir Rahman2015-201910912216027.6224689.83031
Bangladesh Batting Statistics against Sri Lankan
Overall figures
PlayerSpanMatInnsOversMdnsRuns WktsBBIAveEconSR45
1Mashrafe Mortaza2003-20182222184.5149662625-Mar37.155.2242.600
2Rubel Hossain2009-20191716117.5371723Apr-3331.176.0830.720
3Abdur Razzak2004-20131514122068719May-6236.155.6338.501
4Mohammad Rafique1995-20071515120.5356517Mar-6133.234.6742.600
5Syed Rasel2005-20101313114105501628-Feb34.374.8242.700
6Mustafizur Rahman2017-20199967037915Mar-5625.265.6526.800
7Shakib Al Hasan2006-20182221168.2778415Mar-4752.264.6567.300
8Mahmudullah2007-20192719941499928-Feb55.445.362.600
9Mehidy Hasan Miraz2017-201988752382921-Feb42.445.095000
10Shafiul Islam2010-2019664322849Mar-6231.556.628.600
Bangladesh Bowling Statistics against Sri Lanka

Considering all the statistics Sri Lanka way ahead of Bangladesh but most of the statistics are old and the current Sri Lankan Cricket team does not have players who are performed well against Bangladesh.

Therefore, Fans has to wait and see the performance of the Sri Lankan team headed by the Kusal Janith Perera.

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Harbhajan Singh Criticizes Jayawardene and Malinga for Over-Involvement in MI Dugout During IPL Qualifier

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In a surprising turn of events during IPL 2025 Qualifier 2, cricket legend and former Mumbai Indians player Harbhajan Singh has voiced concern over what he termed “excessive involvement” by Mahela Jayawardene and Lasith Malinga during Mumbai Indians’ defeat against Punjab Kings.

Speaking on his YouTube channel after MI’s seven-wicket loss at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Harbhajan took issue with the coaching staff’s frequent instructions from the dugout — especially during tense moments when MI bowlers were under pressure.

Too many signals, too much talking — even with someone like Jasprit Bumrah, who knows exactly what he’s doing,” Harbhajan remarked. “At times, you need a calm and collected environment, especially during high-pressure games. Coaches should guide, not command every move from the sidelines.

Punjab Kings chased down a formidable target of 204, with captain Shreyas Iyer anchoring the innings with an unbeaten 87 to secure a place in the final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Despite Mumbai posting a solid total, their bowlers failed to contain the opposition — a point that Harbhajan feels may have been worsened by the atmosphere in the MI dugout.

Jayawardene, MI’s Head of Global Performance, and Malinga, the bowling coach, were both seen actively engaging with players during the game, a move Harbhajan believes may have unintentionally undermined the confidence of seasoned campaigners like Bumrah.

I’ve been part of that setup. The coaching staff means well, but showing visible desperation can impact player morale,

Harbhajan added.

With this loss, Mumbai Indians miss out on a shot at their sixth IPL title, while discussions surrounding the balance between guidance and over-coaching during matches are sure to continue

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Fouzul Hameed Calls for Urgent Reforms in Sri Lankan Football: “Enough is Enough”

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In a powerful and emotional statement, Fouzul Hameed — veteran football advocate, entrepreneur, and co-founder of the AC Milan Academy in Colombo — has delivered a scathing critique of Sri Lanka’s football administration, calling for immediate reforms to rescue the sport from what he describes as “chronic mismanagement and total collapse.

In a candid interview with Serendib News 🔗 Source, Hameed, who also captained Zahira College’s football team during his school days, expressed frustration over the decline of Sri Lankan football — both at grassroots and national levels.

“This is not personal—it’s a wake-up call. Especially at the school level, if we build a proper system, we might finally see decent results,”

Hameed emphasized.

No Future in Football” – A Harsh Reality

Hameed admitted that he now encourages players to focus on their education instead of football due to the lack of career prospects in the sport. He lamented that football has become an elite pastime hijacked by individuals with no understanding or passion for the game.

There’s no future in it right now—no careers, no livelihood,” he said. “Talent doesn’t matter anymore. Football is now controlled by politics and greed.

School Football in Crisis

His strongest words were reserved for the school football system, which he described as being in complete disarray.

Our school system is a disaster. There’s no coaching, no nurturing of talent, and no proper calendar. Finals are played under harsh conditions, without basic facilities like medical support or crowd control.

Comparing football to the glamor of school rugby and cricket, Hameed pointed out how football is marginalized despite having deep roots and mass appeal.

Look at the attention rugby and cricket get. Meanwhile, school football finals happen in near silence. It’s disrespectful.

A Broken Federation

Hameed criticized the Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) for its failure in leadership and planning.

The wrong people are running the game. They have no playing background, no vision, no strategy — they’re in it for the titles and benefits.

Highlighting Zahira College’s legacy of producing nearly 100 national players, he said that even his alma mater may withdraw from tournaments due to poor planning and conditions.

Give us one tournament and a proper venue — we’ll show you how it’s done.

Call to Clean House

Calling on the Ministry of Sports and the President of Sri Lanka, Hameed demanded a complete overhaul of the football governing body.

Football can unite this country, but it needs leaders with values and professionalism. We need people who genuinely care about the sport.

He referenced Sri Lanka’s recent humiliating 8-0 loss to India and the issue of national players wearing fake jerseys due to budgetary issues, calling it “a national disgrace.”

Final Word

This is not just a game — it’s identity, dignity, and hope. But it’s being destroyed by incompetence. Enough is enough.

Fouzul Hameed’s passionate appeal reflects a broader concern shared by players, fans, and former athletes alike — that Sri Lankan football is long overdue for reform, and that real change must begin with honest leadership and grassroots investment

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FFSL’s Suspension of Six Leagues Sparks Outrage Amid Governance Failures

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Colombo – The Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) has suspended six regional football leagues, citing administrative and financial irregularities. However, this decision has triggered widespread criticism and raised serious questions about the federation’s own accountability and governance standards.

The suspended leagues are Embilipitiya, Hambantota, Jaffna, Kalkuda, Madhu Manthai West, and Point Pedro, with the FFSL alleging that they failed to submit annual reports, maintain financial accounts, or conduct football activities for over three years.

While FFSL claims these actions were taken to uphold its constitution, critics argue that FFSL itself has consistently failed to meet national governance standards, particularly those outlined in Sri Lanka’s Sports Act.

FFSL’s Own Compliance Under Fire

According to Section 32 of the Sports Act, national sports bodies like FFSL are legally required to submit their audited financial reports for the previous year on or before May 31st each year. However, the FFSL has reportedly failed to comply with this for multiple consecutive years — from 2022 to 2024 — placing it in clear violation of national law.

This failure gives the Ministry of Sports the legal authority to suspend FFSL’s registration, raising the possibility of a broader administrative intervention if reforms are not undertaken.

Lack of Support for Grassroots Development

Furthermore, FFSL’s lack of consistent funding and tournament organization for regional leagues has hampered football development:

  • 2021: LKR 250,000 per league
  • 2022: LKR 100,000
  • 2023 & 2024: No funding
  • 2025: Limited support to select leagues for a yet-to-be-played Y19 Youth League

Despite this, FFSL is now penalizing regional leagues for being inactive — an inactivity that many argue is the direct result of the federation’s own inaction and neglect.

Legal and Ethical Concerns

The suspension of Jaffna Football League, which is currently under judicial review, has also raised eyebrows. With a court case pending, legal experts question how FFSL can justify suspending a league under such circumstances without violating due process.

Hypocrisy in Action?

Despite citing “no financial reports” as a reason for suspension, FFSL has not published its own audited reports for three straight years. Observers call this an act of institutional hypocrisy, and many stakeholders are calling for the federation to hold itself to the same standards it demands of others.

If Sri Lanka is to progress in regional and international football, governance reform must begin at the top — starting with FFSL’s transparency, accountability, and genuine grassroots development efforts.

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