BAN vs SL Match Preview
The first two matches of the series produced to entertaining contests between a couple of countries who have performed well in sub-continental conditions for a long time. Here comes another one between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka - let's see what could be in store for your Dream11 team decisions.
Shoriful Islam and Taskin Ahmed are worth considering as a pair or individually. Both Bangladesh seamers have taken five wickets this series. They have bowled with good pace and accuracy, troubling Sri Lanka's batters on multiple occasions. If you're only going to pick one, go for Ahmed - he's a slightly more promising prospect than Islam.
Najmul Shanto should be one of the first names on your Dream11 teamsheet. The Bangladesh captain has been in solid form at the top of the order. He hit a century in the first match and 40 in the second. Shanto will get another go at the new ball during the opening powerplay, when fielding restrictions are there to exploit.
Towhid Hridoy could pack some punch in your Dream11 teams' batting order, too. He is a relatively new name in Bangladesh cricket. Hridoy hit 96 not out in the previous fixture, batting with cool, calm and collection throughout. It was a pity he missed three figures.
From the Sri Lankan XI, opt for Wanindu Hasaranga. As a world-class all-rounder, he can offer value with bat and ball. Hasaranga bounced back from not taking any wickets in the first match of the series to snaring four in the second. He is an outstanding leg-spinner.
Pathum Nissanka is another Sri Lankan star worth naming in your Dream11 team. He collected a century in the second ODI to keep his team's hopes of a series victory alive. Nissanka is a good ball striker and deploys clever shot selection. He finds those gaps in the field regularly.
Weather Report
No rain is forecast in Chattogram on matchday. We are likely in for another hot and dry day. The teams will need to battled the elements as well as each other.
Pitch Report
A first-innings total of 260 or more should be competitive. It will be interesting to see if the same pitch is used - the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium has hosted the whole series. Both teams should play two spinners.
Notable stats
Pick Pathum Nissanka
The Sri Lankan opener struck 114 in the previous match. It came off just 113 deliveries. This was his seventh ton in international cricket.
Team News
Bangladesh won't likely change their XI. Sri Lanka could reconsider Pramod Madushan's place in the XI. The seamer was expensive and largely ineffective in the second ODI.
BAN vs SL Probable 11
BAN Playing 11
- Soumya Sarkar
- Litton Das
- Najmul Shanto (C)
- Towhid Hridoy
- Mohammad Mahmudullah
- Mushfiqur Rahim (Wk)
- Mehidy Miraz
- Tanzim Sakib
- Taskin Ahmed
- Shoriful Islam
- Taijul Islam
SL Playing 11
- Pathum Nissanka
- Avishka Fernando
- Kusal Mendis (C)
- Sadeera Samarawickrama
- Charith Asalanka
- Janith Liyanage
- Dunith Wellalage
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Pramod Madushan
- Dilshan Madushanka
- Lahiru Kumara
Dream11 Prediction
Sri Lanka should win here. They have collected momentum after victory in the second ODI. Bangladesh are effectively on the backfoot, even in home conditions.
Top Picks
Wanindu Hasaranga: All-rounders offer plenty of value with bat and ball - Hasaranga is a must for your Dream11.
Taskin Ahmed - The Bangladesh fast bowler has been peforming well. Conditions could suit him again in Chattogram.
Najmul Shanto - Select the Bangladesh captain. He is one of the best opening batters in ODI cricket at the moment.
BAN vs SL Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: Kusal Mendis (C), Mushfiqur Rahim
Batters: Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Najmul Shanto (VC)
All-rounders: Mehidy Miraz, Wanindu Hasaranga
Bowlers: Shoriful Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Dilshan Madushanka, Pramod Madushan
