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Head to Head Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh

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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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Uzbekistan Dominate Sri Lanka 10-0 in AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers

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Colombo, June 29 – The Sri Lanka Women’s National Football Team suffered a crushing 10-0 defeat at the hands of Uzbekistan in their opening fixture of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, exposing not only the performance gap on the field but also the deep-rooted structural failures off it.

From kickoff, Uzbekistan showcased their superiority with relentless attacking football, scoring five goals in each half. The match statistics tell a story of complete dominance:

  • Shots on Target: 14 (Uzbekistan) vs 0 (Sri Lanka)
  • Possession: 70% (Uzbekistan) vs 30% (Sri Lanka)
  • Dangerous Attacks: 137 (Uzbekistan) vs 28 (Sri Lanka)

Sri Lanka managed only two shots in the entire match—none of which tested the opposition goalkeeper—while spending most of the game pinned back in defense.

However, beyond the scoreboard, this defeat highlights a more alarming truth: the lack of commitment to women’s football by local authorities. The Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) has failed to organize a single women’s tournament domestically in recent years, and the squad selected for this major continental qualifier was chosen solely through a limited trial. There was no competitive platform or league for players to develop or prove themselves ahead of international duty.

This performance is not just a reflection of the players’ inexperience—it’s a direct consequence of administrative negligence. FFSL must take full responsibility for this embarrassing result, as it continues to send underprepared teams to international tournaments merely to safeguard its position, rather than genuinely investing in the development of Sri Lankan football.

Even more concerning is the silence from the Ministry of Sports. Despite the humiliating performances of the Under-20 team in the recent SAFF Championship and now the senior women’s team in the AFC qualifiers, no action has been taken, and no accountability has been demanded. The ministry’s indifference to these repeated failures raises serious questions about its role in ensuring sports governance and development in Sri Lanka.

As Sri Lankan football continues to struggle, it is clear that without structural change, genuine investment, and accountability, results like these will only continue.

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Dialog Schools Rugby League Week 4: Powerhouses Dominate as Rivalries Intensify

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The fourth week of the 2025 Dialog Schools Rugby League brought high-octane action across Colombo and Kandy, as traditional rugby giants asserted dominance while title ambitions sharpened. Here’s a round-up of the top matches that defined the week:

Trinity Outmuscles St. Joseph’s at CR & FC

Trinity College, Kandy, continued their unbeaten streak with a commanding 29-07 win over St. Joseph’s College, Maradana at the CR & FC grounds in Colombo. Trinity crossed the whitewash five times with 5 tries and 2 conversions, displaying explosive forward play and well-structured phases.

St. Joseph’s struggled to match Trinity’s physicality but managed a consolation try and conversion. At halftime, Trinity led 22-0, setting the tone early and maintaining control throughout.

Wesley Tames St. Peter’s in Tight Clash

At Havelock Park, Wesley College recorded a gritty 23-05 victory over St. Peter’s College. The Wesleyites scored 3 tries, 1 conversion, and added 2 penalties, proving their clinical edge under pressure.

St. Peter’s could only respond with a single try and failed to find rhythm. Wesley led 8-0 at the break and controlled territory effectively in the second half.

Isipathana Outguns Zahira in a High-Scoring Thriller

In one of the most entertaining matches of the weekend, Isipathana College edged out Zahira College 38-27 at Zahira Grounds. Isipathana scored 6 tries and 4 conversions, showcasing pace and creativity in attack.

Zahira fought back gallantly with 4 tries, 2 conversions, and a penalty, pushing the defending champions to the limit. At halftime, Isipathana led 26-8, and though Zahira launched a strong second-half rally, the Green Machine held on.

Royal Routs Vidyartha in Dominant Display

Royal College, Colombo, was at their clinical best as they overcame Vidyartha College, Kandy, 29-07 at the Royal Complex. The home side dotted down 5 tries and 2 conversions, demonstrating power rugby and slick handling.

Vidyartha managed a single converted try but struggled to contain Royal’s powerful forwards and rolling mauls. Royal led 12-7 at halftime before pulling away in the second half.

Looking Ahead

With teams like Trinity, Isipathana, and Royal continuing to impress, the Dialog Schools Rugby League 2025 is shaping up for a thrilling finish. Fans can expect tighter games and fierce battles as title dreams grow stronger.

Stay tuned with Sri Lankan Sports TV for full match reports, results, and exclusive school rugby coverage!

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Sri Lanka Shines at Thailand Open 2025 with 11-Medal Haul

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The Sri Lankan athletics team wrapped up a remarkable campaign at the Thailand Open Athletics Championship 2025, securing an impressive 11 medals, including 6 golds, during the competition held from June 21 to 25 in Bangkok.

The Sri Lankan squad, made up of eight athletes—four men and four women—delivered standout performances across track and field events, making the nation proud on the international stage.

Leading the charge was Rusiru Chathuranga, who clinched double gold in the Men’s 800m and 1500m events. Vicknaraj Vakshan added to the tally with a gold in the 5000m and a silver in the 1500m, while W.K.L.A. Nimali matched that feat by claiming gold in the Women’s 800m and silver in the 1500m.

Madushani Herath showed her dominance in the field events, capturing gold in both the long jump and triple jump. Ayomal Akalanka earned silver in the Men’s 400m hurdles, and Wathsala Hapuarachchi took silver in the Women’s 100m hurdles. Safreen Ahmed contributed a bronze medal in the Men’s triple jump.

While seven out of eight athletes reached the podium, Amasha de Silva narrowly missed out, finishing fourth in the Women’s 100m final, showcasing a commendable performance.

The full team is expected to return to Sri Lanka today after a tour that highlights the depth of talent in local athletics and signals strong potential ahead of upcoming regional events

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