SL vs BAN Match Preview

With the series tied at 1-1, the third and final match will be the decider. The third and last match of the T20I series will be played at Colombo's R. Premadasa Stadium, which also hosted the first two one-dayers. After restricting Bangladesh to 154 while bowling first in the first T20I, the visitors bowled Sri Lanka out for 94 runs in the second match while defending a competitive total. Bangladesh will be pleased with their key players' comeback in the final game. After being put to bat first in Dambulla, skipper Litton Das, Towhid Hridoy, and Shamim Hossain all delivered impactful knocks to help them reach 177.

SL vs BAN Match Details

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh – 3rd T20I Match, Sri Lanka Series 2025

Venue: R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo

Date & Time: 16th July 2025 at 07:00 PM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

SL vs BAN Venue Stats

SL vs BAN Pitch Report

Dambulla terrain is flat, and the ball glides easily onto the bat. Teams have scored 300+ runs in recent ODIs played here.

SL vs BAN Weather Report

Dambulla will have bright and sunny weather, with no chance of rain during this match. The temperature will vary from 16°C to 8°C. 

SL vs BAN Last Five Matches

SL vs BAN Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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SL vs BAN Probable Playing XIs:

Bangladesh Probable Playing XIs

Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Litton Das (c & wk), Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mohammad Saifuddin, Rishad Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman

Sri Lanka Probable Playing XIs

Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka (c), Dasun Shanaka, Chamika Karunaratne, Jeffrey Vandersay, Maheesh Theekshana, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara

Topmost Picks for SL vs BAN Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Sri Lanka

• Kusal Mendis – Kusal Mendis has been in good form lately, scoring the most runs in the recently concluded ODI series. He has an average of more than fifty against Bangladesh.
• Jeffrey Vandersay – He has taken at least two wickets in five of his last six matches against Bangladesh.

Top Picks – Bangladesh

• Parvez Hossain Emon – Parvez Hossain Emon appeared to be in particularly good form, scoring a quick half-century.
• Rishad Hossain –  Rishad Hossain was the main difference between both squads on Saturday, taking 2/39; if he can do the same, including two maidens on Tuesday

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for SL vs BAN Dream11 Team:

Kusal Mendis(C), Litton Das, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka, Shamim Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz(VC), Maheesh Theekshana, Rishad Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Nuwan Thushara

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka

Vice-captain – Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Pathum Nissanka 

Wicketkeeper – Kusal Mendis

SL vs BAN Probable Winners:

Both teams were inconsistent throughout the series. However, they are fairly matched in terms of squad strengths. Both have excellent bowlers, such as reliable spinners. In one-dayers, both teams won one match each at this venue. If the weather does not interfere, the contest will be close. Sri Lanka will have the home advantage and will start a bit ahead of the visitors, according to our match prediction. Considering the team combination, Sri Lanka is expected to win this match.