SL vs BAN Prediction for Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka, 2025 3rd T20I Preview: The Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka, 2025 kicked off on July 2 with the Modern Bangladesh squad taking on the home side Sri Lanka, marking it as their first ODI series after the Champions Trophy exit of the team. The series between the two started at Pallekele International stadium, and now for the third T20 match, it has shifted the logistics to the R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo for 3rd T20I.
Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are set to clash in the third T20I after their second encounter at Rangiri Stadium, coming in with a lot of confidence after winning the second T20I by 83 runs. Sri Lanka started the series well with a solid 7-wicket win in the first match, but Bangladesh bounced back strongly in the second game, winning by 83 runs after scoring 177/7 and bowling Sri Lanka out for just 94. Key performances came from Litton Das and Shamim Hossain with the bat, and Shoriful Islam and Rishad Hossain with the ball. Sri Lanka will now look to recover and rely on players like Asalanka, Nissanka, and Mendis to win the series, while Bangladesh will aim to keep their momentum and finish on top.
Overall, Sri Lanka has been dominant throughout the tour. They won the Test series 1-0 and also clinched the ODI series 2-1. Their batting lineup looks strong and confident, and their bowling has been very effective. Bangladesh, on the other hand, will be under pressure to bounce back. Their batters need to step up, especially experienced players like Litton Das and Mehidy Hasan Miraz.Sri Lanka head into the match as favorites with their past h2h records and a solid all-around performance. With a good number of wins and form and home advantage on their side, they will be hungry to make a bold statement making it a win against BAN. With lessons learned from the season’s disappointment, fans can expect to see an intense and competitive opener between the two. The SL vs BAN match is scheduled at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on Wednesday, 16th July, starting at 7:00 PM IST.
SL vs BAN Match Details, 3rd T20I Match Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka, 2025
| League | Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka, 2025 |
| Match | Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, 3rd T20I Match |
| Time | 7:00 PM IST, Wednesday July 16, 2025 |
| Venue | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Head to Head Records(Last 5 Years)
| Total Matches | 08 |
| Sri Lanka | 05 |
| Bangladesh | 03 |
| No Result | 00 |
SL vs BAN Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka, 2025 Last 5 Match Record
| Team | Form (Last 5 Matches) |
| Sri Lanka (SL) | L, W, W, L, L |
| Bangladesh (BAN) | W, L, L, L, L |
SL vs BAN Weather and Pitch Report
Pitch Report
R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo has a comparative batting-friendly pitch that favors batters, especially. When the pitch is new and fresh, batsmen can make the most out of it. However, batting second on this ground has been the favorable option on this ground as the team batting second have won 24 out of 43 matches. Looking at the average first score, the team batting second has a higher chance of winning the game. The surface will not be a traditional green-top but is expected to offer a fair contest between bat and ball.
Weather Report
| Temperature | 28°C |
| Weather Forecast | 77%Humidity and 35% rain chances |
| Pitch Behavior | Batting |
| Best Suited To | Pacers |
| Average 1st innings score | 152 |
SL vs BAN 3rd T20I Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka, 2025 Ground Stats
| R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo Ground Stats | |
| Total | 43 |
| Team Bat 1st | 19 |
| Team Bat 2nd | 24 |
| Draws | 00 |
| Average First Innings Score | 152 |
| Highest Score | Sri Lanka 214/6 |
| Lowest Score | Afghanistan 80/10 |
SL vs BAN Predicted Playing XI
Sri Lanka Playing XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka (c), Dasun Shanaka, Chamika Karunaratne, Jeffrey Vandersay, Maheesh Theekshana, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara
Bangladesh Playing XI: Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Litton Das (c & wk), Mohammad Naim, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mohammad Saifuddin, Taskin Ahmed
SL vs BAN Team News and Players Injury Update
| Sri Lanka | Bangladesh |
| No Injury Update. | No Injury Update. |
No injury has been reported as far for the upcoming match, when they will be made available we will update here.
SL vs BAN Team Squad
Sri Lanka Squad:
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka (c), Dasun Shanaka, Chamika Karunaratne, Jeffrey Vandersay, Maheesh Theekshana, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara, Kamindu Mendis, Dunith Wellalage, Matheesha Pathirana, Dinesh Chandimal, Eshan Malinga
Bangladesh Squad:
Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Litton Das (c & wk), Mohammad Naim, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mohammad Saifuddin, Taskin Ahmed, Jaker Ali, Mustafizur Rahman, Nasum Ahmed , Mahedi Hasan, Shoriful Islam
SL vs BAN Today Match Prediction: Today Team Captain And Vice Captain Choices
Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka, 2025 is one of the popular domestic T20 cricket leagues among the fans and fantasy platform. As the tournament has already started, fans are trying to find out the best possible combination on fantasy platforms. Hence, we have made an easy Captain and vice captain choice for you that would help you to earn points for your today teams for small and grand leagues.
- Litton Das
- Kusal Mendis (wk)
- Pathum Nissanka
- Towhid Hridoy
Who will win the SL vs BAN 3rd T20I of the Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka, 2025
As per our analysis and game stats and recent matches and squad of these two teams, there is a high probability of SL to win this match. Although the winner can be entirely attributed to the ground stats and its records. So, as per the ground stats, the chances of the team batting second are high, so the chasing team will likely win the 3rd T20I Match of the Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka, 2025. However, with cricket’s unpredictable nature and BAN’s batting firepower, this match could go either way. So please analyze on your part and then invest.
Who will win Today’s toss between SL vs BAN 3rd T20I
As we head into the 3rd T20I of the Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka, 2025 between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, all eyes would be on the Toss, which could play a crucial role in shaping the game. Looking at recent matches and toss winnings, Bangladesh (BAN) appear more likely to win the toss today. Winning today’s toss could give them an advantage and early edge, especially with their current unbeaten form in the tournament.
SL vs BAN Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka, 2025, Where to Watch 3rd T20I
| Where to Watch | |
| Live Telecast | Star Sports Networks |
| Live Stream | FanCode |
