SL vs BAN Dream11 Prediction 3rd T20I, Team News, Pitch Report, Squad, Fantasy Teams

The Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka has reached its pinnacle. We are into the third and final T20I of the 3-match T20I series between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Both teams are set to collide for one last time at the iconic R. Premadasa Stadium in the nation’s capital to get their authority on the series.

The 3-match series is nicely poised with a scoreline of 1-1. The hosts, Sri Lanka, were clinical in the first T20I, winning the match by 7 wickets at Pallekele to go 1-0 up in the series. The visitors, Bangladesh, bounced back strongly with a one-sided, dominating victory over the hosts by 83 runs at Dambulla to set up a marquee clash at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

The past two games have mainly been one-sided affairs. But we hope the third and final T20I between the two sides will be a cracker of a game, as both Sri Lanka and Bangladesh won’t leave any stone unturned to claim the series 2-1. Let’s see if the Lankan Lions clinch yet another T20I series at home or if the Bangladesh Tigers spoil their party.

Let’s delve deeper into this post for the SL vs BAN Dream11 prediction.

SL vs BAN: Match Details

Date: 16th July 2025
Time: 07:00 PM IST
Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

SL vs BAN Head-to-Head

Matches Played: 19
SL won: 12
BAN won: 7
No Result: 0
Tied: 0

19 times Sri Lanka and Bangladesh have locked horns in T20 cricket. Sri Lanka holds the upper hand with 12 wins, whereas Bangladesh has won the remaining 7 fixtures. In the past five encounters between the two teams, it’s been a closely fought contest, with Bangladesh edging ahead with three wins compared to Sri Lanka’s two.

SL vs BAN, 3rd T20I, R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Pitch Report

The pitch at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo is expected to be a spin-friendly surface that gradually slows down as the match progresses. Early on, batters may find some rhythm, but the real challenge begins in the middle overs when spinners come into play and grip becomes a factor. Chasing under lights has historically proven difficult here, making batting first the preferred option for teams winning the toss. With an average T20 score hovering around 130 in recent matches, bowlers, especially pacers, have enjoyed notable success, claiming more wickets than spinners in the last five games.

Below is a table highlighting key T20I match stats from the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo:

SL vs BAN Team News and Expected Playing XI

SL Team News

• Veteran Dinesh Chandimal’s presence might bolster the middle order, with the struggling Avishka Fernando potentially stepping aside.
• A seam-bowling option could hinge on the selection dilemma between the energetic Chamika Karunaratne and the raw pace of Matheesha Pathirana.
• Jeffrey Vandersay’s expensive four-over spell in the last game, conceding 40 runs, puts his spot under scrutiny.
• If Vandersay is dropped, Sri Lanka might consider tweaking the balance by introducing either Kamindu Mendis for batting depth or Dunith Wellalage for spin versatility.

SL Expected Playing XI: 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

BAN Team News

• Continuity seems the way forward for Bangladesh after their revamped lineup clicked all the right boxes in the previous T20I.
• Given their commanding performance in the previous outing, the Tigers are likely to stick with the winning combination.

BAN Expected Playing XI: 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

Who Will Win SL vs BAN 3rd T20I?

As per the betting odds provided by most of the bettors, the hosts, Sri Lanka, are tipped as the favorites to win this match and take the series 2-1.

Where to watch SL vs BAN 3rd T20I?

This all-important clash between Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh will take place on Wednesday, July 16, at 07:00 PM (IST). Online live streaming will take place on the Sony Liv app. The TV streaming will take place on Sony Ten 1, 2 & 5.

SL vs BAN Dream11 Fantasy Team

Wicket-keepers: Kusal Mendis, Litton Das, Kusal Perera
Batters: Pathum Nissanka, Parvez Hossain Emon
All-Rounders: Rishad Hossain, Shamim Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Charith Asalanka,
Bowlers: Mustafizur Rahman, Nuwan Thushara

C/VC Options- Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis, Shamim Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz