Sri Lanka will battle it out with Bangladesh in the third and final ODI on Tuesday, July 08. The hosts won the first ODI by a huge margin, and at that point, it seemed they would seal the series in canter in the second ODI. However, the visitors made a roaring comeback in the second game and won the game by 16 runs. The third one is also expected to be a great game.
On both occasions, in the first and second ODIs, the teams batting first have won games. With Sri Lankan pitches offering a considerable turn than any other sub-continental pitches, the third game might be decided based on which spinners put in a match-winning performance.
SL vs BAN Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele
The pitch in Pallekele is expected to be on a lot drier side as compared to Colombo. The spinners will thrive on bowling here. Batters have to play spin cautiously and try not to be too aggressive. The first hour will also be crucial for batters, as pacers will get some movement. 260 is the average first-innings score here. Teams batting first have won more games here.
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SL vs BAN: Full Squads
SL: Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Avishka Fernando, Dasun Shanaka, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamika Karunaratne, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara, Binura Fernando and Eshan Malinga.
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BAN: Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Mohammad Naim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Litton Das, Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, Rishad Hossain, Tanvir Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Hasan Mahmud.
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