Published on: Jul 15, 2025 7:00 pm IST | Updated on: Jul 15, 2025 11:45 am IST
The Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka has been exhilarating so far, particularly the white-ball series. The ODIs saw a decider taking place after either side won the first two games; the same is going to happen in the T20Is as well. The final match of the series is all set to be played at the iconic R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, with the series in parity 1-1. The third T20I will be an epic one as both teams will give their all to clinch the series. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for the 3rd SL vs BAN T20I at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
As we know, both teams have won a game each in the series. It is now time for the decider, and despite losing the last game, the home team still remains the favorite to win the contest and take the series 1-1. Playing at home, Sri Lanka will be in the driver’s seat, and one can expect them to have a better win probability in this contest. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the SL vs BAN 3rd T20I at Colombo.
SL: 58% win chance BAN: 42% win chance
Sri Lankan opener Pathum Nissanka holds the key at the top for the hosts. His blistering 42 off 16 deliveries in the opening game laid the foundation for SL's chase, and once again he will be the batter to watch out for.
Kusal Mendis scored 73 in the opening game, followed by 8 in the next. He is the leading run scorer for Sri Lanka in the series so far.
Shamim Hossain was the difference maker for Bangladesh in the last game with his quickfire 48 off 27 deliveries. In two matches so far, the youngster has scored 62 runs at a blistering strike-rate of 193.75.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz, the all-rounder, will be a key figure in the middle-order. He scored a crucial 29 in the first match and is capable with the ball as well.
Check out our prediction for the SL vs BAN 3rd ODI at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
It was an underwhelming showing from the visitors in the second T20I at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla. Heading into the contest with their tails up after winning the opening T20I, Sri Lanka were the firm favorites, but Bangladesh came into the second T20I with a better plan and executed their plan to the fullest.
Batting first, Bangladesh scored a brilliant 177/7 on a sluggish wicket. Skipper Litton Das finally came into his own and scored a brilliant 76 off 50 deliveries. The spark in Bangladesh’s innings was ignited by a blistering 48 off 27 deliveries, which elevated Bangladesh’s score over 150.
The visitors batted well, but it was their bowling that became the talking point of the match. A collective bowling performance from the team helped Bangladesh secure a whopping 83-run victory by bundling out Sri Lanka for a mere 94 in 15.2 overs. Pathum Nissanka, 32 off 29, and Dasun Shanaka, 20 off 16, were the only batters to get to double figures. Shoriful Islam and Mohammad Saifuddin picked up two wickets each, and leg spinner Rishad Hossain was the pick of the bowlers, scalping 3 wickets.
After a demeaning loss in the last game, Sri Lanka would be looking for a strong fightback at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
It wasn’t just that Bangladesh clinched a win in the second T20I, it was how they went about it that really stood out. They completely humiliated and decimated the hosts in front of their home crowd. Securing an 83-run victory in a T20 is a huge margin of victory, and that win must have boosted Bangladesh’s confidence to a great extent.
Bangladesh should now fancy their chances of winning the third T20I and clinching the series 2-1. Batters stepped up in the last game, led by the skipper Litton Das, whereas bowlers were more than clinical, with every one of them contributing. The team performed in unison in the last game and would be hoping to translate the same in the third and final T20I of the series. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 19 SL won: 12 BAN won: 7 No Result: 0 RECENT form BANGLADESH: L L L L W RECENT form SRI LANKA: L L W W L
A total of 19 times these two sides have collided against each other in head-to-head contests. Sri Lanka has the upper hand with 12 wins, whereas Bangladesh has won the remaining 7 fixtures. Talking about the last 5 games between the two sides, it’s almost even-steven, with Bangladesh popping out with 3 wins to 2 in the name of Sri Lanka.
How will the two teams, i.e., Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, fare in the 3rd T20I? Let’s take a look.
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Avishka Fernando/Dinesh Chandimal, Charith Asalanka (c), Dasun Shanaka, Chamika Karunaratne, Jeffrey Vandersay/Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara
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
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 3rd T20I match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo:
At R Premadasa Stadium, chasing has historically offered better results, especially with dew likely to play a role in the second innings. Both captains will be tempted to bowl first if they win the toss. Expect the toss-winning side to opt for chasing, aiming to capitalize on the conditions and recent match trends.
Where to Watch Today’s Match
The online live streaming of the 3rd T20I match of the Bangladesh Tour of Sri Lanka will take place live on the Sony Liv App at 7:00 PM. 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 still the firm favorites despite losing the last T20I at Dambulla. The team is playing at home and have an impressive record at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. 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 3rd T20I match.