Published on: Jul 7, 2025 2:30 pm IST | Updated on: Jul 15, 2025 9:29 am IST
The ODI series is nicely poised at 1-1, with both teams winning a piece. Now, the hosts Sri Lanka and visitors Bangladesh will move to the picturesque Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele for the series decider on Tuesday, July 8. Expect a cracker of a game at Pallekele, as both teams would be willing to get the better of each other and make the series their own. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for the 3rd SL vs BAN ODI at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele.
Bangladesh has bounced back brilliantly after a defeat in the first ODI by 77 runs. The visitors won the second ODI by 16 runs to take the series into the decider. Heading into this ODI, the hosts, Sri Lanka, will still feel comfortable starting as favorites playing in familiar conditions. Therefore, the win probability will go in favor of the hosts, Sri Lanka, who have never lost an ODI series against Bangladesh at home. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the SL vs BAN 2nd ODI at Pallekele.
SL: 57% win chance BAN: 43% win chance
Pathum Nissanka hasn't been at his best in the ODI series so far. However, he still remains one of the top picks in the batting line up for Sri Lanka.
The Sri Lankan captain has already scored a century in this series and has 112 runs from 2 innings to his name.
In the last 9 ODIs, Kusal Mendis has scored 496 runs at a scintillating average of 62. He has already scored more than 100 runs in this series and will be a key bet.
In two matches, Hasaranga has scalped 7 wickets in this series. He is the top bowler in this series so far and will be the top pick among the bowlers in this match.
Check out our prediction for the SL vs BAN 2nd ODI at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele.
Despite losing the second ODI by 16 runs, the hosts, Sri Lanka, will once again start as the favorites playing at home. This will be the first match of the series to be played at Pallekele, a wicket well known by the hosts. The hosts have been brilliant in the ODI format at home in the last year or so.
They have hosted India, West Indies, New Zealand, and Australia at home in the last year or so and have managed to win all those series. If they manage to beat Bangladesh in the third and final ODI, that will be their 5th ODI series win at home in the last year and a half.
The Sri Lankan team, which is filled with youngsters, has been quite impressive of late, especially in the ODI format. The coach and captain duo of Sanath Jayasuriya and Charith Asalanka have done wonders in ODI cricket for the team ever since they started working together. With one more ODI series in their sights, the home team will be looking to add one more ODI series to their kitty.
Having never won an ODI series against Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh is on the verge of scripting history. After winning the second ODI by 16 runs, Bangladesh has kept their series hopes alive, and one more win will etch their name in the history books.
The team has shown resilience and character in the last ODI. Their batters, who struggled in the first ODI against Sri Lanka’s mighty spinners, displayed character in the second ODI and posted a formidable total of 248 on the board. In reply, the hosts, Sri Lanka, were bundled out for 232 courtesy of a 5-fer from the left-arm spinner Tanvir Islam.
The Lankans fell into the trap of a left-arm spinner, who was just playing his second ODI. That win must have boosted Bangladesh’s spirits, and they will enter the third and final ODI with a belief that they could trump the hosts and write their name in history books. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 59 SL won: 44 BAN won: 13 No Result: 2 RECENT form BANGLADESH: L L NR L W RECENT form SRI LANKA: L W W W L
Sri Lanka and Bangladesh have clashed against each other in 59 ODIs. The hosts, Sri Lanka, have an upper hand in the head-to-head battle with 44 wins, whereas Bangladesh has triumphed 13 times. Two matches between these two sides ended in a no-result.
How will the two teams, i.e., Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, fare in the 2nd ODI? Let’s take a look.
Pathum Nissanka/Avishka Fernando, Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando/Dilshan Madhushanka
Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das (WK), Mohammad Naim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (C), Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 3rd ODI match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh at the Pallekele International Stadium, Pallekele:
The toss will play a crucial role in this match. The wicket will be fresh, as this will be the first match of the series at this venue. Therefore, it will be safe for the captain to win the toss and opt to chase to get a clear view of how the surface will behave.
Where to Watch Today’s Match
The online live streaming of the 3rd ODI match of the Bangladesh Tour of Sri Lanka will take place live on the Sony Liv App. TV viewers can watch the match live on the Sony Ten 1, Ten 2, and Ten 5 channels.
As per the odds, the hosts, Sri Lanka, are the firm favorites to win this fixture and set the tone for this ODI series. Having won all their ODI series from 2024 till this year at home, Sri Lanka has shown what a dominant force they are in familiar conditions. Therefore, Sri Lanka should start as the favorites to win this game. Right now, as per our prediction, the hosts, Sri Lanka, are expected to win the SL vs BAN Dream11 Prediction 1st ODI match.