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Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, 1st Test 2024: Live Streaming, Squads, Venue, and Match Preview.
The first Test between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh is set to begin on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at the Galle International Cricket Stadium. This match marks the start of Sri Lanka’s campaign in the 2025-27 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, while Bangladesh aims to make an impact in overseas conditions.
The match holds special significance as it will be Angelo Mathews’ farewell Test. The former Sri Lankan captain, who made his Test debut at Galle in 2009, will retire from red-ball cricket after this game.
Here’s everything you need to know about the SL vs BAN 1st Test, including live streaming details, squads, match timings, and key players.
Match Details: SL vs BAN, 1st Test
Date: April 23–27, 2024
Venue: Galle International Cricket Stadium, Sri Lanka
Time: 10:00 AM IST (04:30 AM GMT)
Format: 5-day Test match
Where to Watch: Live Streaming & TV Broadcast
CountryTV ChannelLive StreamingIndia Sony Sports Network SonyLiv, FanCode
Sri Lanka Channel Eye (SLRC) Sri Lanka Cricket YouTube (if available)
Bangladesh T Sports Rabbithole, Toffee
UK TNT Sports Discovery+
Australia Fox Sports Kayo Sports
USA & Canada Willow TV Willow TV App
Middle East & North Africa CricLife Max StarzPlay, Switch TV
South Africa SuperSport SuperSport App
Note: The match will also be available on ICC.tv in regions without a dedicated broadcaster.
Pitch Report & Weather Conditions
Galle Pitch Report
Traditionally favors spin bowlers as the game progresses.
Batters need to be cautious early on due to turn and bounce.
First innings average score: 350+ (teams batting first have an advantage).
Weather Forecast
Day 1 & 2: Partly cloudy with a chance of scattered showers.
Day 3–5: Mostly sunny, but humidity could play a role.
Rain interruptions possible, but a full match is likely.
Squads: Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh
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Sri Lanka Test Squad
Captain: Dhananjaya de Silva
Pathum Nissanka
Oshada Fernando
Kusal Mendis (wk)
Angelo Mathews (Playing his last Test)
Dinesh Chandimal
Kamindu Mendis
Dhananjaya de Silva (c)
Sadeera Samarawickrama
Prabath Jayasuriya
Asitha Fernando
Kasun Rajitha
Vishwa Fernando
Lakshitha Manasinghe
Nishan Madushka
Milan Rathnayake
Key Players:
Angelo Mathews (Farewell Test)
Prabath Jayasuriya (Lead spinner)
Dhananjaya de Silva (All-rounder)
Bangladesh Test Squad
Captain: Najmul Hossain Shanto
Mahmudul Hasan Joy
Zakir Hasan
Najmul Hossain Shanto (c)
Mominul Haque
Mushfiqur Rahim
Litton Das (wk)
Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Taijul Islam
Shoriful Islam
Khaled Ahmed
Hasan Mahmud
Shahadat Hossain
Nayeem Hasan
Anamul Haque
Key Players:
Mushfiqur Rahim (Experienced batter)
Mehidy Hasan Miraz (Spin all-rounder)
Taijul Islam (Lead spinner)
Key Storylines & Players to Watch
1. Angelo Mathews’ Farewell Test
The veteran all-rounder will retire after this match, ending a 15-year Test career.
He made his debut at Galle in 2009 and will finish at the same venue.
2. Battle of Spinners
Prabath Jayasuriya (SL) vs Taijul Islam & Mehidy Hasan (BAN) will be crucial.
Galle’s turning track could see spinners dominate.
3. Bangladesh’s Overseas Challenge
Bangladesh has struggled in Tests in Sri Lanka.
Can Najmul Hossain Shanto inspire an upset?
Predicted Playing XIs
Sri Lanka (Probable XI)
Pathum Nissanka
Dimuth Karunaratne
Kusal Mendis (wk)
Angelo Mathews
Dhananjaya de Silva (c)
Dinesh Chandimal
Kamindu Mendis
Prabath Jayasuriya
Asitha Fernando
Kasun Rajitha
Vishwa Fernando
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