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Just days after South Africa lifted the Test mace at Lord’s, marking the end of one World Test Championship cycle, a fresh chapter begins in the historic coastal city of Galle. The scenic venue is all set to host the first Test between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, kicking off the 2025–27 WTC cycle.
This will soon be followed by a high-stakes five-Test series between England and India, with clashes scheduled at Headingley, Edgbaston, Lord’s, Old Trafford, and The Oval. Reigning champions Australia will begin their title defence with a three-Test battle in the West Indies, vying for the prestigious Frank Worrell Trophy.
Across the two-year cycle, each of the nine participating teams will play six opponents—three at home and three away—with a points percentage system continuing to determine standings. Teams earn 12 points for a win, six for a tie, and four for a draw, ensuring consistency and competitiveness throughout.
Powerhouses like India, England, and Australia will feature prominently, with marquee contests such as the Ashes, India’s 18-match campaign, and England’s December 2026 tour to South Africa among the major highlights.
The upcoming Galle Test will mark the farewell appearance of Sri Lankan veteran Angelo Mathews, as the 38-year-old bids adieu to the longest format of the game. A pillar of Sri Lanka’s middle order for over a decade and a half, Mathews retires with an impressive tally of 8,167 Test runs, placing him third on the country’s all-time list behind legends Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene.
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Fans in India can watch the Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh 1st Test match live on the FanCode and SonyLIV apps and websites. The match will also be telecast live on the Sony Sports Network channels.
Sri Lanka: Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Pathum Nissanka, Oshada Fernando, Lahiru Udara, Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Angelo Mathews, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Sonal Dinusha, Pavan Rathnayake, Prabath Jayasuriya, Tharindu Ratnayake, Akila Dananjaya, Milan Rathnayake, Asitha Fernando, Kasun Rajitha, Isitha Wijesundara
Bangladesh: Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mehidy Hasan Miraz (vc), Shadman Islam, Anamul Haque, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Jaker Ali (wk), Taijul Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Hasan Murad, Ebadot Hossain, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana, Khaled Ahmed
Welcome to our live coverage of Day 1 of the Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, first Test match at Galle. The action begins at 10:00 AM IST. Stay tuned for live updates.
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