Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh 3rd ODI Match Preview and Prediction

Sri Lanka (SL) and Bangladesh (BAN) are set to face off in the final match of their three-match ODI series, currently level at 1-1. The hosts secured a convincing 77-run victory in the opening ODI, powered by Charith Asalanka’s century and a four-wicket haul from Wanindu Hasaranga. However, Bangladesh bounced back in the second ODI, winning by 16 runs thanks to a five-wicket haul from Tanvir Islam, who played a key role in restricting the Lankan Lions' chase.

The series decider will take place on July 8 at Pallekele, with both teams eager to claim the series win. With the 50-over leg of the multi-format tour on the line, both the teams will be eager to walk away with a win before the action moves onto the shortest format of the game.

Match Details

Match: Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, 3rd ODI, Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka 2025
Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
Date & Time: Tuesday, July 08, 2:30 pm (IST)
Live Broadcast and Streaming Details: FanCode (App & Website)

Pitch Report

The pitch at the Pallekele International Stadium offers a balanced surface that favours both batters and bowlers. Fast bowlers are likely to have the early advantage, as the pitch helps the bowlers to be able to exploit swing and seam movement while the ball is fresh and the surface is relatively harder into the game. However, as the ball gets old, the conditions are expected to become more batter-friendly, allowing batters to score runs more easily.

Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played: 59
Won By Sri Lanka: 44
Won By Bangladesh: 13
No Result: 02
First-ever Fixture: April 02, 1986
Most-recent Fixture: July 05, 2025

Predicted Playing XIs

Sri Lanka (SL): 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 (BAN): 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

Probable Top Performers

Probable Best Batter: Parvez Hossain Emon
Probable Best Bowler: Wanindu Hasaranga

Today's Match Prediction:

Team batting first to win the match

Scenario 1
Sri Lanka win the toss and opt to bat first
Powerplay: 60-70
SL: 255-265
Sri Lanka win the match

Scenario 2
Bangladesh win the toss and opt to bat first
Powerplay: 55-65
BAN: 250-260
Bangladesh win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.

According to the source: CricTracker.