The series is tied 1-1 and the final game is on July 8 at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Both Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have a lot to fight for after two close games.
Bangladesh came back strong in the second ODI and won by 16 runs after losing the first by 77 runs. Their batting was better and the bowlers held on to win. It was a statement especially with the pressure on.
Sri Lanka will be upset after missing out to win the series 2-1. Their bowlers were good in the first game but struggled in the second while chasing the score despite a good start. The third ODI at Pallekele will be exciting.
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:
Recent T10 matches at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium have had high scores so the pitch should be good for batting in the third ODI.
Past results show the pitch is usually balanced for both batting and bowling with an average first innings score of 242 and a run rate of 5.50 per over. Teams batting second have won more often in ODIs so the pitch gets easier to bat on as the game goes on. Based on recent games and past data the captain who wins the toss may elect to bowl first hoping to get the other team out early and then chase the score.
Weather forecast for Today
AccuWeather says it will be warm and humid in the afternoon on July 8 with temperatures around 31°C and feeling like 34°C. It will be cloudy with 70% cloud cover. Winds will be from the west-southwest at 15 km/h.
Chance of Rain in BAN vs SL 3rd ODI
There is 56% chance of rain during the match with some showers expected. About 1.0 mm of rain is predicted which might interrupt the game if it rains during play. The rain is not expected to last long or be heavy enough to cancel the match.
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Probable 11
Sri Lanka Probable XI: Pathum Nissanka, Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando.
Bangladesh Probable XI: Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Jaker Ali (wk), Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Tanvir Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud
