Cricket Prediction | Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka | 3rd ODI | March 18 – Let’s see if BAN can win the series or not. 

BAN vs SL Match Analysis

The last ODI will pit Bangladesh against Sri Lanka. On March 18, the game will take place in Chattogram’s Zahur Ahmed Stadium and will kick off at 9:30 AM IST.

It’s already been established that throw will be a major factor in the game after two games and two straightforward chases. Teams chasing have had little issue locating targets in Chattogram due to the substantial moisture. 

Sri Lanka easily pursued 287 in the second ODI, whereas Bangladesh easily won the first ODI by six wickets while chasing 256. The third ODI becomes the series decider with the score tied at one. For the team batting first to have any chance of winning, they must score 350 or higher.

BAN vs SL Team Preview & Squads

Bangladesh

In response to seasoned batsman Litton Das’s failure to score in the ODI series, Bangladesh has taken severe punishment. For the last game, Das has been removed from the starting lineup.

After two games, Bangladesh’s best batter to date is Najmul Hossain Shanto. He produced a brilliant forty in the second game in addition to the match-winning hundred in the first. He has caused problems for Sri Lanka and is hoping for another strong performance in the championship game.

In the second One-Day International, Towhid Hridoy made a fantastic 96 runs without losing to regain his form. In the championship game, Hridoy would try to pick up where he left off and play an innings that would win the game.

Throughout the series, Bangladesh’s most impressive bowler has been Shoriful Islam. With early wickets, he has routinely destroyed Sri Lanka, and he will be hoping to do the same in the crucial match.

Bangladesh Squads

Bangladesh Squads

Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Anamul Haque (wk), Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Taijul Islam, Mehidy Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Mahmudullah, Tanzim Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Shoriful Islam

Sri Lanka

Following a convincing victory in the second ODI, Sri Lanka is probably going to start the same playing XI in the championship match. Theekshana’s recent performance warrants him to warm the bench.

On this tour, Mendis has been playing well. Having already scored three fifties in five games across all forms, he will be hoping to end the tournament on a positive note and guide Sri Lanka to victory in the series.

Pathum Nissanka made an immediate impression on the team by leading them to victory in the second ODI and scoring an outstanding century. He just got a double hundred in the Afghanistan series and has been in excellent form.

In the second ODI, Wanindu Hasaranga made a spectacular comeback to form by taking four wickets for 45 runs.

Sri Lanka Squads

Sri Lanka Squads

Kusal Mendis (C&WK), Pathum Nissanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Maheesh Theekshana, Wanindu Hasaranga, Pramod Madushan, Janith Liyanage, Dilshan Madushanka, Avishka Fernando, Lahiru Kumara

BAN vs SL outfield report

Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram

After winning the toss, the captain ought to pursue. This game has experienced a lot of dew in the past two, so toss is crucial.

The day will be clear and warm, with a temperature range of 35 to 23 degrees. There will be about 38% humidity.

There won’t be much assistance available for bowlers, and the pitch will be level. The hitters are in a win-win situation when you include a few other factors.

BAN vs SL Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In their last 5 matches, Bangladesh won two of them and Sri Lanka won three matches.

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Prediction

Winning the toss

• Bangladesh

Player of the Match

• Bangladesh – Towhid Hridoy

Most runs

• Bangladesh – Towhid Hridoy
• Sri Lanka – Pathum Nissanka

Most wickets

• Bangladesh – Taskin Ahmed
• Sri Lanka – Wanidu Hasaranga

Most sixes

• Bangladesh – Towhid Hridoy
• Sri Lanka – Pathum Nissanka

Team Scores Batting First

• Bangladesh – 280+
• Sri Lanka – 270+

According to cricket analysts, Bangladesh has a 51% chance of winning.