Bangladesh Tour of Sri Lanka 2025: Top Fantasy XI for 2nd Test | Expert Fantasy Tips

Sri Lanka and Bangladesh eye series win as they meet in Colombo for the second and final Test after a run-filled draw in Galle

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Fantasy XI for 2nd Test
SeriesDate & TimeLocation
Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka25 Jun 2025, Wed, 10:00 AM ISTSinhalese Sports Club Ground
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Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are set to clash in the second and final Test of the series on June 25, 2025, at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo, with play starting at 10:00 AM IST. 

The first Test between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka at Galle International Stadium ended in a high-scoring draw, with standout performances from both sides. Bangladesh posted a strong first-innings total of 495, led by centuries from Mushfiqur Rahim (163) and Najmul Hossain Shanto (148), while Asitha Fernando (4/88) and Milan Rathnayake (3/39) were the pick of the bowlers for Sri Lanka. In reply, Sri Lanka matched Bangladesh's score with 485, thanks to a brilliant 187 from Pathum Nissanka and a solid 87 from Kamindu Mendis.

Nayeem Hasan (5/121) and Hasan Mahmud (3/74) did the damage with the ball. In their second innings, Bangladesh declared at 285/6, with Shanto scoring another impressive unbeaten century (125\*) and Shadman Islam contributing 78. Tharindu Ratnayake picked up 3/102. Chasing 296, Sri Lanka reached 72/4 before time ran out. Najmul Hossain Shanto was deservedly named Player of the Match for his twin centuries (148 & 125*), anchoring Bangladesh's efforts across both innings.

Pitch Report
The pitch at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground in Colombo is traditionally known to be batting-friendly, especially during the first two days.
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Weather reported29.0°C
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Pitch ConditionBatting-friendly
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Predicted to winSri Lanka
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Avg. 1st inning score370

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Series Stats

247
Runs
136
Runs
127
Runs

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Najmul Hossain Shanto was deservedly named Player of the Match for his twin centuries (148 & 125*), anchoring Bangladesh's efforts across both innings.
Played a brilliant knock of 187 in the first innings to lead Sri Lanka’s response.

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