SL vs BAN Match Prediction : Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka, 2025, 3rd ODI

With the 3-match series hanging in the balance, Sri Lanka takes on Bangladesh for a virtual final on Tuesday at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.

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Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Head-to-Head Record

The two teams have faced each other in 59 matches to date. Sri Lanka has an advantage with 44 wins compared to 13 for Bangladesh. 2 matches ended without any result.

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SL vs BAN Team Previews

Sri Lanka

After a solid win in the first ODI, Sri Lanka faltered on Saturday as they were defeated by Bangladesh in a close contest. They squandered away an early lead and now face a must-win situation to win this series.

The opening pair of Nishan Madushka and Pathum Nissanka has struggled in this series and has failed to give the team a strong start in both matches. Their performance will be the key if Sri Lanka wants to win here. In the middle order, Janith Liyanage and Kusal Mendis scored a half-century in the previous match and the team will expect them to continue playing well. They will be joined by Charith Asalanka, Kamindu Mendis, and Dunith Wellalage.

All of them are quality batsmen with plenty of experience in the white-ball format. Coming to the bowling, Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana make up for a potent spin attack. Hasaranga is the leading wicket-taker for the team with 7 wickets.

In the pace department, Asitha Fernando bowled a brilliant spell, albeit for a losing cause, on Saturday. He will be joined by Dushmantha Chameera with the new ball.

Sri Lanka Expected Playing 11

Nishan Madushka, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (WK), Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (C), Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando

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Bangladesh

Bangladesh will be very delighted with the way they performed on Saturday, especially with the ball. They will now hope to continue playing well and secure a historic bilateral series win in Sri Lanka.

Bangladesh has plenty of experienced batsmen in its lineup, starting from the opening pair of Tanzid Hasan and Parvez Emon. Emon appeared to be in a particularly good form on Saturday as he scored a brisk half-century.

The middle order has plenty of heft as well, thanks to the presence of Najmul Hossain Shanto, Jaker Ali, Towhid Hridoy, and Shamim Hossain. However, they will need at least one of them to bat till the end if Bangladesh wants to put up a big total.

Rookie Tanvir Islam bowled an excellent spell in the previous match to pick up his first five-wicket haul in international cricket. He will be joined by Shamim Hossain and Mehidy Hasan Miraz during the middle overs while Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, and Hasan Mahmud will lead the pace department.

Bangladesh Expected Playing 11

Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Jaker Ali (WK), Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (C), Tanvir Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Hasan Mahmud

SL vs BAN Toss Prediction

8 of the last 10 matches played here were won while chasing. In half of those games, the team winning the toss opted to bat first. However, we feel that chasing might be a better option here.

Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch in Pallekele usually favors the bowlers. The average first-inning score here is less than 250. The surface is likely to be moist and the new-ball bowlers will get movement off the seam as well as through the air. While the batsmen can play shots once they settle down, they will have to wait for the loose deliveries. It tends to get better to bat on as the match progresses and the surface dries out.

The weather will remain cloudy throughout the day and we may see some drizzling during the gam.

SL vs BAN: Who Will Win?

We are backing Sri Lanka to win this match. While not in the best of form, we expect them to bounce back and play better here. Also, Sri Lanka has usually enjoyed the upper hand at home conditions.

Bet on Sri Lanka to win this match.

SL vs BAN win percentage stands at 68% in favor of SL.

Todays Match Prediction: Sri Lanka to Win.