Free Entry for Fans at Colombo SSC for Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Second Test

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced that the second Test between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, scheduled to be held at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground in Colombo, will be open to the public with free entry. Spectators can enter the venue through Gate No. 03 and 04, free of charge.

The Test match, part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025–2027 cycle, will begin at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, June 25. Following the drawn first Test in Galle, both teams have now arrived in Colombo, where anticipation is building for a decisive clash.

The initiative by Sri Lanka Cricket has been warmly welcomed by local fans and cricket analysts alike, who see it as a step towards enhancing public engagement and increasing the sport's popularity in the country.

The iconic SSC Ground, steeped in history, has witnessed numerous memorable matches, and this encounter carries added significance as every point in the WTC could prove vital in the race to the final.

This move to allow free access is expected to add new momentum to Sri Lanka's cricketing culture, encouraging larger crowds and greater enthusiasm around Test cricket.