SL vs BAN Prediction, 3rd ODI, Match Winner, Team, Playing XI and Pitch Report

Sri Lanka will take on Bangladesh in the third and final ODI of the three-match series at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele on Tuesday, July 8.

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Moving into the details of the second ODI, Bangladesh batted first and posted a good-looking total of 248 runs in 45.5 overs. Parvez Hossain Emon (67) and Towhid Hridoy (51) were exceptional with the willow. Asitha Fernando scalped a four-wicket haul while Wanindu Hasaranga picked up a three-fer.

In response, Sri Lanka could score only 232 runs before getting all out in 48.5 overs. Kusal Mendis (56) and Janith Liyanage (78) were crucial in the chase, but couldn't take their side over the line. Tanvir Islam was impressive with a five-wicket haul.

SL vs BAN, 3rd ODI Match Details

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Match: Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, 3rd ODI

Time & Date: 2:30 PM IST, Tuesday, July 8

Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele

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SL vs BAN, 3rd ODI Pitch Report

The Pallekele surface is expected to assist batters in the initial few overs despite the swing on offer for the new ball bowlers. However, spinners will come into the picture in the middle overs with spin and bounce on offer.

SL vs BAN, 3rd ODI Probable XIs

Sri Lanka

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

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, 3rd ODI Match Winner Prediction

Match Winner: Sri Lanka

Toss might play a huge factor at this venue, with the captain winning the toss, electing to bat first. While the Lankans bagged a comfortable win in the first ODI after electing to bat first, it was Bangladesh’s turn to secure a convincing win in the second game.

That said, we can expect a tough battle between bat and ball in the series-deciding encounter. However, Sri Lanka, with their strong batting and bowling line-up, is expected to come out on top and seal the series 2-1.

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