Bangladesh Tour of Sri Lanka, 2025

Here are the Fantasy Cricket Predictions and Betting Tips for Bangladesh Tour of Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI Match - Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, to be played on the 8th of July at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy.

Batting Stats ODI

Ground Stats:

The 3rd ODI will be played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy. The average first innings total at this ground is 244 while the average second innings total is 204.

Hence, the team winning the toss should look to bat first and then defend.

LIVE SCORES - 3rd ODI Match - Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh (Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy)

Current Form Sri Lanka and Bangladesh:

Bangladesh have made a superb comeback into the 3 Match ODI Series by defeating the hosts in the 2nd ODI and levelling the series at 1-1. The 3rd ODI will serve as the decider for the series.

The top run scorer for Sri Lanka in the ODI Series is Charith Asalanka with 112 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Sri Lanka in the ODI Series is Wanindu Hasaranga with 7 scalps under his belt.

The top run scorer for Bangladesh in the ODI Series is Parvez Hossain Emon with 80 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for Bangladesh in the ODI Series is Tanvir Islam with 6 scalps under his belt.

In the Second ODI, Bangladesh batted first and they posted a total of 248 before being bowled. Tanzid Hasan and Najmul Hossain Shanto got out cheaply but Parvez Hossain Emon played well. He scored 67 runs in 69 balls and laid the foundation for a decent total. In the middle order, Towhid Hridoy contributed well with his innings of 51 runs before he got out in an unfortunate fashion. Tanzim Hasan Sakib smashed 33 timely runs for Bangladesh as they managed to get to 248 in their innings.

During the chase, Sri Lanka lost the wickets of Nishan Madushka and Pathum Nissanka within the Powerplay overs. Kusal Mendis played really well and smashed 56 runs in 31 balls. However, he got out at a wrong time. Wickets kept falling in regular succession but Janith Liyanage kept the hopes alive for Sri Lanka. He made 78 runs but got out to Mustafizur Rahman at a crucial time. Sri Lanka couldn't get over the line and got out bowled out at 232, losing the match by 16 runs.

Wicket Takers ODI

Let's have a look at the squads:

Sri Lanka ODI Squad

Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranaga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Milan Rathnayake, Dilshan Madushanka, Asitha Fernando, Eshan Malinga

Bangladesh ODI Squad

Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Mohammad Naim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Litton Das, Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, Rishad Hossain, Tanvir Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Hasan Mahmud

Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – Bangladesh

Who will win?- Sri Lanka

Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Towhid Hridoy (Bangladesh), Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Tanzim Hasan Sakib (Bangladesh), Dunith Wellalage (Sri Lanka)

Most Sixes – Towhid Hridoy (Bangladesh), Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka)

Player of the Match- Dunith Wellalage (Sri Lanka)

Team Scores Batting first – Bangladesh 230+, Sri Lanka 250+

Match Handicap : Sri Lanka

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*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.

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