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The third and final T20I between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh is set to take place on July 16 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. With the series tied at 1-1, this decisive clash is a must-win for both sides as they battle for the series title.
The hosts, Sri Lanka, pulled off a sensational win in the opening T20I, powered by Kusal Mendis‘ batting brilliance. Their bowling unit, led by Maheesh Theekshana, has also been consistently impressive. With victories already secured in the Test and ODI formats, the Lankans will be eager to finish the tour on a high by clinching the T20I series as well.
The visitors, meanwhile, have endured a tough tour, marked by back-to-back defeats in the Test and ODI series. However, Bangladesh will be hoping to end on a positive note and salvage some pride with a T20I series win. Litton Das was a standout performer in the previous game, earning the Player of the Match award and offering a glimmer of hope for the Tigers.
SL vs BAN Head-to-Head record
Matches Played: 19 | SL won: 12 | BAN won: 07 | No results: 00
SL vs BAN Match Details
- Date and Time: July 16, 7:00 PM / 1:30 PM GMT / 7:00 PM LOCAL
- Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
R. Premadasa Stadium Pitch Report:
The pitch at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo is traditionally known to assist spinners, especially as the game progresses. It offers a dry surface with minimal grass, which tends to grip and turn, making it challenging for batters to play freely in the middle overs. However, the new ball comes onto the bat nicely under lights, allowing stroke play during the powerplay. Teams winning the toss often prefer to chase, given the dew factor that can ease batting conditions in the second innings. A score around 160-170 is usually competitive, but conditions can change quickly under Colombo’s humid skies.
SL vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Picks
- Wicketkeepers: Kusal Mendis, Litton Das
- Batters: Pathum Nissanka, Towhid Hridoy
- All-rounders: Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain
- Bowlers: Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara, Shoriful Islam
SL vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice Captain
- Choice 1: Kusal Mendis (c), Mehidy Hasan Miraz (vc)
- Choice 2: Pathum Nissanka (c), Towhid Hridoy (vc)
Also READ: Litton Das, bowlers hand Bangladesh a big win over Sri Lanka in 2nd T20I
SL vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Backups
Binura Fernando, Binura Fernando, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman
SL vs BAN Dream11 team for today’s match (July 16, 1:30 PM GMT):
Squads:
Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Avishka Fernando, Dasun Shanaka, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamika Karunaratne, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara, Binura Fernando, and Eshan Malinga.
Bangladesh: Litton Kumar Das (c), Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Mohammad Naim Sheikh, Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali Anik, Shamim Hossain Patwari, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mohammad Saifuddin
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