Scheduled

SL & BAN Test

Sri Lanka

Bangladesh


Jul 16, 202501:30 PM3rd MatchR. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium - Colombo, Sri Lanka

SL vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Today | Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report – Bangladesh Tour of Sri Lanka, 3rd T20

Written by: Archana Luthria • 15.07.2025

Team form (Last 5 matches)

Sri Lanka

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Bangladesh

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Match Preview

The rivalry between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh is at its crescendo as Bangladesh looks to win a historic bilateral series against their arch rivals. After losing the first match, Bangladesh made a strong comeback to level the 3-match series.

Sri Lanka will depend on its experienced batting line-up to deliver the goods in this match. Despite having some talented T20 batsmen, the team has often been unable to put up big totals. Bangladesh bowled brilliantly in the previous game to keep the series alive and will hope to do the same in this match as well.

Team Stats

Sri LankaVsBangladesh
10Matches Played10
50%Win 40%
152Average Score 171
218Highest Score 205
94Lowest Score129
(Last 10 Matches)

Head to Head Record

TeamsMatches Won
Sri Lanka5
Bangladesh5
(Last 10 Matches)

Probable Playing XI

Sri Lanka Expected Playing 11

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (WK), Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka (C), Avishka Fernando, Dasun Shanaka, Chamika Karunaratne, Jeffrey Vandersay, Maheesh Theekshana, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara

Bangladesh Expected Playing 11

Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das (C & WK), Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, Rishad Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Mohammad Saifuddin

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Injuries & Illnesses

There are no reports of injuries from either side.

Pitch Report & Weather Conditions

The pitch at the Premadasa Stadium is usually balanced and we are expecting a similar surface for this match as well. It has been raining in Colombo and the surface is likely to be moist with some grass, aiding the seamers, especially when the ball is new. We are expecting overcast conditions with more rain here on Wednesday.

SL vs BAN Dream11 Top Picks

Wicketkeeper

Kusal Mendis and Litton Das are our two choices here. Mendis scored a half-century in the first match while Das scored one in the previous game. Both seem to be in decent form.

Batters

Pathum Nissanka is our only pick in this category. He is one of Sri Lanka’s most experienced batsmen and could play a vital role in this game.

All Rounders

Both teams have plenty of all-rounders to choose from. Our picks include Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Charith Asalanka, Rishad Hossain, Dasun Shanaka, and Shamim Hossain.

Bowlers

Since the quicker bowlers are likely to get help here, we are going with Binura Fernando and Shoriful Islam. Maheesh Theekshana comes in as a specialist spinner.

SL vs BAN Captain and Vice-Captain Choices

Captain

We are going with Mehidy Hasan Miraz as the captain of our team. While he hasn’t been in the best of form, Miraz is one of the top all-rounders in the T20 format.

Vice-Captain

Kusal Mendis is the vice-captain of the team. He has plenty of experience playing at this venue and has a good record against Bangladesh.

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SL vs BAN Team Expert Advice

The pitch here helps the bowlers and we have picked up quite a few of them. As there are some good all-rounders playing for both sides, we have been able to maintain a balance in the team. The seamers are likely to enjoy success and we therefore recommend selecting quite a few.

Notable Stats

Most Fantasy Points

Mehidy Hasan Miraz has 467 points from the last 5 matches at an average of 93 points per game.

Most Runs

Litton Das (82), Kusal Mendis (81), Pathum Nissanka (74)

Most Wickets

Rishad Hossain (4), Mohammad Saifuddin (3), Binura Fernando (3)

Most Sixes

Litton Das (5), Pathum Nissanka (4), Shamim Hossain (4)

Best Strike Rate

Shamim Hossain (193.75), Parvez Emon (152.00), Pathum Nissanka (164.44)

Best Economy Rate

Shoriful Islam (4.00), Rishad Hossain (5.72), Mohammad Saifuddin (7.16)

OCBscores writer and Cricket Strategist Archana
Archana LuthriaCricket Strategist

Archana Luthria is a cricket strategist who deeply understands the game's intricacies. A former player herself, Archana brings a player's perspective to her analysis. She's worked with various cricket teams and academies, honing her skills in game planning and execution.

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