Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Match Prediction – Who will win today’s 3rd ODI between BAN vs SL?

Preview   

Bangladesh had double reasons to celebrate on Tuesday, May 25. After taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka, Tamim Iqbal and Co moved to the top of the points table in the Super League with 50 points. The Tigers looked clinical and won their last game by 103 runs- DLS Method.

Mushfiqur Rahim led the charge with a ton after which the bowlers stepped up. After scoring 246, the Tigers’ bowlers didn’t allow the Lankan batters to get away. The visitors, on the other hand, have looked out of sorts as nothing seems to be going in their favour.

Though their bowlers have done reasonably, the batters have failed to put forth a decent show. In the third ODI on Friday, May 28, Lanka will be looking to salvage some pride and get 10 crucial points in the Super League.

Match Details

Match – Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka – 3rd match

Venue – Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur

Time – 12:30 PM IST, 07:00 AM GMT

Where to watch live – Fancode

Pitch Report

The pitch in Mirpur has been a sporting one thus far. It has played a tad slowly, but run-scoring hasn’t been impossible as shown by the likes of Mushfiqur, Mahmudullah and Hasaranga.

After failing to chase down targets, Lanka won’t mind setting a target. There are chances of rain throughout the day and hence, rain interruptions could be there during the course of the game.

Avg score: 243 (112 ODIs in Mirpur)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 59, Lost – 52, N/R – 1

Playing combination for BAN vs SL

Bangladesh

Predicted XI

Tamim Iqbal (C), Liton Das, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mosaddek Hossain Saikat, Mahmudullah Riyad, Afif Hossain Dhrubo, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mohammad Saifuddin/Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam

Bench: Mahedi Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Mohammad Mithun, Mohammad Saifuddin/Taskin Ahmed

Sri Lanka

Predicted XI

Danushka Gunathilaka, Kusal Perera (C and WK), Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Dananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Isuru Udana/Akila Dananjaya, Ashen Bandara/Niroshan Dickwella, Dushmantha Chameera, Lakshan Sandakan

Bench: Ramesh Mendis, Niroshan Dickwella/Ashen Bandara, Akila Dananjaya/Isuru Udana, Asitha Fernando, Chamika Karunaratne, Shiran Fernando, Binura Fernando

Head-to-Head

Overall

Played – 50 | Bangladesh – 9 | Sri Lanka – 39 | N/R – 2

In Bangladesh

Played – 19 | Bangladesh – 6 | Sri Lanka – 13 | N/R – 0

Probable best batsman of the match

Mushfiqur Rahim– Bangladesh

Mushfiqur Rahim is currently the leading run-scorer of the series with 209 runs under his belt at an average of 104.50. The 125 he got in the previous match on Tuesday must have given him loads of confidence.

The veteran has looked assured in the middle and bailed his team out of jail in both matches. If he gets his eyes in, the Lankans could be in for some more beating on Friday.

Probable best bowler of the match

Mehidy Hasan Miraz– Bangladesh

Mehidy Hasan Miraz has been the standout bowler in the series thus far. The off-spinner picked up four wickets in the first game and then backed the performance up with three wickets in the second.

He has bowled at a frugal economy rate of 2.90 and has been tough to get away even in the powerplay. He has also managed to go to second in the ICC rankings for bowlers.

Today’s match prediction: Bangladesh to win the match.

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.