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

We will be analyzing the BAN vs SL Match Prediction. Bangladesh (BAN) and Sri Lanka (SL) are all set to take on each other in the final match of the ongoing ODI series by taking on each other in the 3rd ODI at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Monday, March 18. After losing the three-match T20I series 2-1, host Bangladesh came back strong to register a win in the first ODI of the ongoing series before Sri Lanka came back to clinch second ODI by three wickets and have level the series.

With the upcoming match being the decider, both teams would want to leave  no stone unturned. Sri Lanka will be confident as they are in a brilliant run while the Tigers, after facing a defeat in the last game, will be looking to bounce back strong.

Bangladesh have dropped opener Litton Das ahead of the third ODI and have lost Tanzim Hasan Sakib due to a hamstring injury. Meanwhile, the visitors also faced a huge setback after losing pace bowler Dilshan Madushanka due to an injury.

BAN vs SL Match Details

Pitch Report

The pitch at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram is slighty on the slower side. The pitch favours the spinners, and if the batters stay long enough at the crease, then a big total could be possible. The captain who wins the toss would want opt to bat first.

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BAN vs SL Head-to-Head Record

BAN vs SL Probable Playing XIs

Bangladesh:

Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Soumya Sarkar, Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali (wk), Mahmudullah, Mahedi Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Taijul Islam

Sri Lanka:

Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (c/wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka(c), Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Pramod Madushan, Lahiru Kumara

Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter:

Sri Lankan opener Pathum Nissanka could be the best batter in the third ODI against Bangladesh. With a brilliant century in his previous game, Nissanka will look to take the same momentum in the upcoming clash as well.

Probable Best Bowler:

Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga could be the best bowler in the third ODI against Bangladesh. With four wickets in his last game, the leg spinner is in great touch and the visitors will rely on him to provide them with necessary breakthroughs in the upcoming game.

Today’s Match Prediction: Team batting first to win the match

Scenario – 1

Bangladesh win the toss and bat

Powerplay Score – 50-60

First Innings Score – 270-280

Bangladesh win the match

Scenario – 2

Sri Lanka win the toss and bat

Powerplay Score – 60-70

First Innings Score – 275-285

Sri Lanka win the match

Disclaimer: The 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.