SL vs BAN Prediction for Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka, 2025 3rd ODI Preview: The Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka, 2025 kicked off today 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 starts today at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, and will then move to the same venue for the 3rd ODI.
Facing in the bilateral series both the teams are tied at equal wins, teams have played two ODI matches and have won one each and now coming for the third match both of them are tied with equal number of wins and losses and this match is going to be the decider of the winner of the tour. Sri Lanka started the series strong with a convincing 77-run win in the first ODI in Colombo. Their bowlers dominated, and the batters stepped up to put the game out of Bangladesh’s reach. However, Bangladesh made a strong comeback in the second ODI, beating Sri Lanka by 16 runs in a hard-fought contest.
In the second game, Bangladesh posted 248 runs, thanks to key contributions from Parvez Hossain Emon (67), Towhid Hridoy (51), and Tanzim Hasan Sakib’s quick unbeaten 33 down the order. Asitha Fernando was the pick of Sri Lanka’s bowlers, grabbing four wickets and keeping Bangladesh under pressure throughout. Sri Lanka, in reply, fell just short, being bowled out for 232 despite solid efforts from their top and middle order. Bangladesh’s bowlers showed great discipline and held their nerve in crucial moments to level the series.
While Sri Lanka might start as favorites, Bangladesh has nothing to lose and will look to play fearless cricket. It will be interesting to see how Bangladesh’s new generation handles the challenge and whether they can surprise the hosts. Fans can expect to see an intense and competitive opener between the two. The SL vs BAN match is scheduled at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele on Tuesday 8th July starting at 2:30 PM IST.
SL vs BAN Match Details, 3rd ODI Match Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka, 2025
| League | Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka, 2025 |
| Match | Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, 3rd ODI Match |
| Time | 2:30 PM IST, Tuesday, July 8, 2025 |
| Venue | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele |
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Head to Head Records(Last 5 Years)
| Total Matches | 11 |
| Sri Lanka | 05 |
| Bangladesh | 06 |
| 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, W, W |
| Bangladesh (BAN) | W, L, L, L, L |
SL vs BAN Weather and Pitch Report
Pitch Report
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele has been a batting friendly pitch that favors batters and additionally help the spinners. Along with this it also shows some assistance to the pacers as well. When the pitch is new and fresh, batsmen can take 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 25 out of 41matches. The Pallekele International Cricket Stadium hasn’t been a high-scoring venue, with the average first innings score at this ground being 251runs. So the team that bats first can aim to score 250-260, as it can be a winning total.
The records of this ground suggest that the team that wins the toss generally opts to bat first, as batting first teams have won more matches compared to the batting second or chasing teams.
Weather Report
| Temperature | 29°C |
| Weather Forecast | 65%Humidity and 25% rain chances |
| Pitch Behavior | Batting |
| Best Suited To | Spinners |
| Average 1st innings score | 251 |
SL vs BAN 3rd ODI Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka, 2025 Ground Stats
| Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele Ground Stats | |
| Total | 41 |
| Team Bat 1st | 16 |
| Team Bat 2nd | 25 |
| Tie/ No Result | 00 |
| Average First Innings Score | 251 |
| Highest Score | Lanka 381/3 |
| Lowest Score | Zimbabwe 70/10 |
SL vs BAN Predicted Playing XI
Sri Lanka Playing XI: Pathum Nissanka, Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando
Bangladesh Playing XI: Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Jaker Ali (wk), Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Tanvir Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud
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, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis(w), Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka(c), Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Eshan Malinga, Nishan Madushka, Asitha Fernando, Jeffrey Vandersay, Sadeera Samarawickrama
Bangladesh Squad:
Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mohammad Naim, Shamim Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz(c), Litton Das(w), Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Jaker Ali, Hasan Mahmud, Tanvir Islam, Rishad Hossain, Parvez Hossain Emon
SL vs BAN Today Match Prediction: Today Team Captain And Vice Captain Choices
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- Janith Liyanage
- Kamindu Mendis
- Shamim Hossain
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Who will win the SL vs BAN 3rd ODI 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 BAN to win this match. Although the winner can be entirely attributed to the ground stats and its records. According to the ground stats, the chances of the team batting second are high, so the chasing team is likely to win the 3rd ODI Match of the Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka, 2025, League. However, with cricket’s unpredictable nature and SL’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 ODI
As we head into the 3rd ODI 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 ODI
| Where to Watch | |
| Live Telecast | Star Sports Networks |
| Live Stream | FanCode |
