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Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, 3rd ODI Match Summary

SL vs BAN, 2025 - ODI Summary

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Scorecard
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Match Ended   
3rd ODI, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy , Jul 08, 2025
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
285/7 (50.0/50)
Bangladesh Bangladesh
186 (39.4/50)
Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 99 runs
  • Player of the Match
    Kusal Mendis
    124(114)
  • Player of the Series
    Kusal Mendis
SL 285/7
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/64307-kusal-mendis-playerprofile>Kusal Mendis</a>
Kusal Mendis
124 (114)
  • 18x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 108.77SR
<a href=/cricket/players/110487-charith-asalanka-playerprofile>Charith Asalanka</a>
Charith Asalanka
58 (68)
  • 9x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 85.29SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Mehidy Hasan Miraz
ECON 4.80
10
OVERS
48/2
R/W
Bowler
Taskin Ahmed
ECON 5.10
10
OVERS
51/2
R/W
BAN 186/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/112580-towhid-hridoy-playerprofile>Tawhid Hridoy</a>
Tawhid Hridoy
51 (78)
  • 3x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 65.38SR
<a href=/cricket/players/64300-mehedi-hasan-miraz-playerprofile>Mehidy Hasan Miraz</a>
Mehidy Hasan Miraz
28 (25)
  • 4x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 112SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Asitha Fernando
ECON 4.71
7
OVERS
33/3
R/W
Bowler
Dushmantha Chameera
ECON 6.37
8
OVERS
51/3
R/W
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A 2-1 series win in the end. Not a surprising result, given Sri Lanka's experience and dominance at home but Bangladesh will be happy with the fight they showed in the first 2 games. We now move to the T20 format, the first of which kicks off on Thursday, 10th July, 2025. It is a 3-match series and the visitors will back themselves in the shortest format of the game. The first ball is scheduled to be bowled at 1.30 pm GMT but our buildup will begin well in advance. So do tune in early. ADIOS! TAKE CARE!
The victorious skipper of Sri Lanka, CHARITH ASALANKA, is very pleased with the series win. Calls this as an interesting and important game for the squad and says that all players delivered at the right time. On his own innings, Asalanka informs that at first when he went in, he thought that the pitch was on the slower side. Details that he couldn't get even singles easily. So, he adds that then he thought of taking some calculated risks and got some boundaries. On Sri Lanka's final score, Charith says that it was quite disappointing in the last 10 overs. Explains that once they get that kind of a start, meaning 220-odd after 40 overs, they should have been looking at somewhere around 300. Feels that they fell short by 20 runs. On giving Dushmantha Chameera the second over in this game, as opposed to Maheesh Theekshana in the other two games, CA says that he wanted to finish Powerplay 1 with three bowlers, hence he went with Chameera.
The captain of Bangladesh, MEHIDY HASAN MIRAZ, on being asked about Bangladesh's comeback with the ball in the last 10 overs, agrees and says that definitely, his side pulled things back. Adds that the wicket was not easy to bowl, and is especially proud of Taskin Ahmed and the spinners. On not being able to do well with the bat, Mehidy feels that the wicket was excellent. Details that in his partnership with Tawhid Hridoy, himself and Hridoy decided to play positive cricket and bat for as long as possible. Adds that the discussion was on the lines of batting deep, but if there came an opportunity, go for the big hit and capitalize in the last 10 overs. However, he rues that Bangladesh couldn't get partnerships in the middle overs and the openers were also dismissed cheaply. Summarizes that those were the issues but quickly says that mistakes do happen. On the positives for Bangladesh from this series, Miraz says that his team is young and some of the players are new. Stresses that the team thinks positively all the time and those players need some time. Believes that if you give them opportunities, then one day, they might play well.
Sri Lanka's KUSAL MENDIS HAS BEEN ADJUDGED THE PLAYER OF THE MATCH, for his fantastic 124 (114). He is also the PLAYER OF THE SERIES, for scoring 225 runs at an average of 75. On being asked whether he knew that 4 out of his 5 ODI hundreds at home have come in a winning cause, Mendis denies it. Says that he is very happy. On his innings, Kusal says that his batting coach told him on Monday that if he scores runs, the team will win. So he played that way. On the massive difference in the way he played in the last match where he looked to be in a hurry and this one, where he looked composed, KM admits that he played a different game in the last match and the batters struggled against spinners, so the team struggled in the middle overs. Adds that so he learnt a little bit, had a chat with his coach, took a bit of singles in the middle overs and played normal cricket. On the pitch, Kusal Mendis informs that the deck slowed down after 10 overs and Pathum Nissanka supported him really well. Adds that in the second innings, the pitch became slower.
... THE PRESENTATION ...
Tough pill for Bangladesh to swallow. They could not quite break the resistance of the Lankan batters in the first innings and though the visitors were fairly disciplined till the 25th over, they ran out of patience in the second half. With the bat, struggles in their batting techniques left them exposed first against the moving balls and then, against the inconsistent bounce and turning balls. Only Tawhid Hridoy played any innings of substance, making 51, the only batter to cross 30. They have been comprehensively defeated in the series decider. Please stay tuned for the presentation.
285 was already a big score on the board to defend and the Lankans came out in full gusto with the ball. Asitha Fernando and Dushmantha Chameera were terrific with the new balls, even though those swung only for 5 overs and nipped out 2 wickets early. After that, the spinners came on in the middle overs and literally choked the opposition. There was hardly any moment where there was a feeling that Bangladesh could trouble the Lankans. Asitha and Chameera finished with 3 wickets apiece while Hasaranga took 2 wickets on an injured leg, while Wellalage chipped in with 2 scalps of his own.
Kusal Mendis was the glue around whom, the entire batting unit stuck around. Mendis batted as deep as the 46th over, scoring a magnificent 124, his 5th ODI century at home, with his side having never lost on the previous four occasions. And in this game as well, the streak was maintained. He found good partners in Pathum Nissanka and Charith Asalanka, with the skipper bonding with him nicely and adding 124 runs for the 4th wicket. That partnership shut the door on the tourists and even though there was a bit of a mini collapse towards the end, the water had already gone above the roof.
The seeds of victory in this game were sown in the first innings itself. History beckoned the side chasing to win, as 8 out of the previous 10 ODIs at this venue had been won by the side batting second. But Charith Asalanka backed his gut instincts and chose to bat first and literally, batted Bangladesh out of the match. Inside the 10th over itself, the balls had started to stay low and the Lankans showed some great perseverance and patience to grind the visitors.
8th consecutive bilateral ODI series win for Sri Lanka at home. In fact, you go even further, this is the 12th straight bilateral ODI series at home where they have been unbeaten. They last lost a bilateral ODI series at home way back in 2021, to India. That's how good they have been.
Over 39.4 : 186/10
4 Runs
  • 039.1
  • 039.2
  • 439.3
  • W 39.4
T. Islam
8 (10)
M. Rahman
0 (1)
W. Hasaranga
8.4-1-35-2
39.4
W
Wanindu Hasaranga To Tanvir Islam OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! That is it, it's all over. Wanindu Hasaranga bowls another leg break around off. Tanvir Islam gets enticed for the slog sweep and lines it up but hits it straight to deep mid-wicket. Nishan Madushka who is patrolling the fence takes the catch and Hasaranga finishes things up for Sri Lanka. SRI LANKA WIN BY 99 RUNS!
39.3
4
Wanindu Hasaranga To Tanvir Islam
FOUR! Drops it a bit short and on off, turning it into the left-hander. Tanvir Islam rocks back and pulls it high, in between deep mid-wicket and long on for a boundary.
39.2
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Tanvir Islam
Googly again, outside off, Islam looks to cut but misses.
39.1
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Tanvir Islam
On a dragged length on off, punched away to covers.
Over 39 : 182/9
6 Runs
  • 038.1
  • 038.2
  • 638.3
  • 038.4
  • W 38.5
  • 038.6
M. Rahman
0 (1)
T. Islam
4 (6)
A. Fernando
7-0-33-3
38.6
0
Asitha Fernando To Mustafizur Rahman
Another fine yorker, around middle, Mustafizur Rahman digs it out. Just that six from the over, and a wicket, Asitha Fernando's bowling figures read 7-0-33-3.
Mustafizur Rahman is the last man in, replacing Jaker Ali.
38.5
W
Asitha Fernando To Jaker Ali OUT!
OUT! BOWLED! This was coming. With nothing much left in the match, only one proper batter around, trying to get some quick runs, there had to be one which would be missed. Asitha keeps it on a length, targetted towards the stumps, outside off, coming in, Jaker Ali has a wild swipe, only to miss. The ball goes past the bat and crashes into the off stump. Wicket number 3 for Asitha. Normally, Jaker plays clean shots but the frustrating situation got the better out of him. He departs for 27 (35) and from 105/3, Bangladesh have slipped to 182/9.
38.4
0
Asitha Fernando To Jaker Ali
Excellent comeback. Slower ball yorker, 115 kph, outside off, Jaker cannot get it away.
38.3
6
Asitha Fernando To Jaker Ali
SIX! Swung away over the ropes. Fernando takes pace off and drops it short over middle and leg. Jaker Ali gets inside the line, picks it up and heaves it over the backward square leg fence for a biggie.
38.2
0
Asitha Fernando To Jaker Ali
Full and straight, Jaker Ali hangs deep, clears the front leg and drills it down to long on. Another dot.
38.1
0
Asitha Fernando To Jaker Ali
Excellent fielding! A bit slower and shorter on middle, Jaker Ali gets inside the line and pulls it to the left of short fine leg. The fielder over there dives in and deflects it across to deep square leg. Jaker doesn't take the single.
Over 38 : 176/8
5 Runs
  • 037.1
  • 137.2
  • 037.3
  • 037.4
  • 037.5
  • 437.6
T. Islam
4 (6)
J. Ali
21 (30)
W. Hasaranga
8-1-31-1
37.6
4
Wanindu Hasaranga To Tanvir Islam
FOUR! Jaker Ali isn't interested in taking a single or even a double which was on but the ball has rolled away into the fence. Looped up, full and on leg, Tanvir Islam gets the slightest of tickles on it and the ball goes into the fine leg fence.
37.5
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Tanvir Islam
On a dragged length and around off, blocked off the back foot towards cover.
37.4
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Tanvir Islam
Flighted ball outside off, dips and holds its line, Tanvir Islam leans on to block but is beaten past the outside edge.
37.3
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Tanvir Islam
Around the wicket to the left-hander, pushed through quicker and around off. Tanvir Islam blocks it off.
37.2
1
Wanindu Hasaranga To Jaker Ali
Tossed up on off and middle, Ali brings out the sweep and gets it just behind square leg and gets a single.
37.1
0
Wanindu Hasaranga To Jaker Ali
Gives it a nice loop and lands it full on off and middle, Jaker Ali watchfully blocks it off.
Over 37 : 171/8
1 Runs
  • 036.1
  • 036.2
  • 136.3
  • W 36.4
  • 036.5
  • 036.6
T. Islam
0 (2)
J. Ali
20 (28)
A. Fernando
6-0-27-2
36.6
0
Asitha Fernando To Tanvir Islam
Full and around leg, Islam hangs deep in the crease and ficks it to mid-wicket.
36.5
0
Asitha Fernando To Tanvir Islam
A slowish bumper, well short and over leg, Islam backs away to take it on but is well beaen.
Tanvir Islam is the new batter in.
Full Commentary
39 OV
6 Runs
A. Fernando to J. Ali M. Rahman
  • 038.1
  • 038.2
  • 638.3
  • 038.4
  • W 38.5
  • 038.6
38 OV
5 Runs
W. Hasaranga to J. Ali T. Islam
  • 037.1
  • 137.2
  • 037.3
  • 037.4
  • 037.5
  • 437.6
37 OV
1 Runs
A. Fernando to J. Ali T. Ahmed T. Islam
  • 036.1
  • 036.2
  • 136.3
  • W 36.4
  • 036.5
  • 036.6
36 OV
5 Runs
M. Theekshana to J. Ali T. Ahmed
  • 035.1
  • 035.2
  • 435.3
  • 035.4
  • 135.5
  • 035.6
35 OV
6 Runs
D. Chameera to T. Sakib J. Ali T. Ahmed
  • 134.1
  • 034.2
  • 134.3
  • 1 WD 34.4
  • W 34.4
  • 134.5
  • 1 WD 34.6
  • 134.6
34 OV
2 Runs
M. Theekshana to J. Ali T. Sakib
  • 033.1
  • 133.2
  • 033.3
  • 033.4
  • 133.5
  • 033.6
33 OV
4 Runs
D. Chameera to T. Hridoy T. Sakib J. Ali
  • 032.1
  • W 32.2
  • 132.3
  • 132.4
  • 032.5
  • 232.6
32 OV
11 Runs
K. Mendis to T. Hridoy J. Ali
  • 231.1
  • 031.2
  • 231.3
  • 131.4
  • 231.5
  • 431.6
31 OV
5 Runs
M. Theekshana to T. Hridoy J. Ali
  • 130.1
  • 130.2
  • 030.3
  • 130.4
  • 130.5
  • 130.6
30 OV
3 Runs
K. Mendis to J. Ali T. Hridoy
  • 029.1
  • 129.2
  • 029.3
  • 029.4
  • 029.5
  • 1 WD 29.6
  • 129.6
29 OV
10 Runs
D. Wellalage to T. Hridoy J. Ali
  • 028.1
  • 628.2
  • 128.3
  • 028.4
  • 128.5
  • 228.6
28 OV
0 Runs
W. Hasaranga to S. Hossain J. Ali
  • W 27.1
  • 027.2
  • 027.3
  • 027.4
  • 027.5
  • 027.6
27 OV
2 Runs
D. Wellalage to T. Hridoy S. Hossain
  • 126.1
  • 026.2
  • 026.3
  • 026.4
  • 126.5
  • 026.6
26 OV
1 Runs
W. Hasaranga to T. Hridoy S. Hossain
  • 025.1
  • 025.2
  • 025.3
  • 025.4
  • 125.5
  • 025.6
25 OV
4 Runs
D. Wellalage to S. Hossain T. Hridoy
  • 124.1
  • 024.2
  • 124.3
  • 124.4
  • 024.5
  • 124.6
24 OV
7 Runs
W. Hasaranga to S. Hossain T. Hridoy
  • 423.1
  • 123.2
  • 123.3
  • 023.4
  • 023.5
  • 123.6
23 OV
1 Runs
D. Wellalage to S. Hossain T. Hridoy
  • 122.1
  • 022.2
  • 022.3
  • 022.4
  • 022.5
  • 022.6
22 OV
4 Runs
A. Fernando to T. Hridoy S. Hossain
  • 121.1
  • 121.2
  • 121.3
  • 021.4
  • 021.5
  • 121.6
21 OV
3 Runs
D. Wellalage to T. Hridoy M. Miraz
  • 020.1
  • 020.2
  • 120.3
  • 120.4
  • 120.5
  • W 20.6
20 OV
8 Runs
D. Chameera to M. Miraz T. Hridoy
  • 019.1
  • 619.2
  • 019.3
  • 119.4
  • 019.5
  • 1 LB 19.6
19 OV
5 Runs
W. Hasaranga to M. Miraz
  • 018.1
  • 418.2
  • 018.3
  • 018.4
  • 018.5
  • 118.6
18 OV
8 Runs
D. Chameera to T. Hridoy
  • 017.1
  • 017.2
  • 017.3
  • 417.4
  • 417.5
  • 017.6
17 OV
7 Runs
W. Hasaranga to T. Hridoy M. Miraz
  • 116.1
  • 416.2
  • 016.3
  • 016.4
  • 116.5
  • 116.6
16 OV
8 Runs
D. Wellalage to M. Miraz
  • 015.1
  • 415.2
  • 015.3
  • 415.4
  • 015.5
  • 015.6
15 OV
2 Runs
W. Hasaranga to T. Hridoy M. Miraz
  • 014.1
  • 014.2
  • 114.3
  • 114.4
  • 014.5
  • 014.6
14 OV
3 Runs
D. Wellalage to T. Hridoy P. Emon M. Miraz
  • 113.1
  • 013.2
  • W 13.3
  • 013.4
  • 113.5
  • 113.6
13 OV
4 Runs
W. Hasaranga to P. Emon T. Hridoy
  • 112.1
  • 012.2
  • 112.3
  • 112.4
  • 112.5
  • 012.6
12 OV
2 Runs
D. Wellalage to T. Hridoy
  • 011.1
  • 211.2
  • 011.3
  • 011.4
  • 011.5
  • 011.6
11 OV
0 Runs
M. Theekshana to P. Emon
  • 010.1
  • 010.2
  • 010.3
  • 010.4
  • 010.5
  • 010.6
10 OV
4 Runs
A. Fernando to P. Emon T. Hridoy
  • 19.1
  • 19.2
  • 1 WD 9.3
  • 09.3
  • 09.4
  • 19.5
  • 09.6
9 OV
4 Runs
M. Theekshana to T. Hridoy P. Emon
  • 08.1
  • 18.2
  • 08.3
  • 08.4
  • 38.5
  • 08.6
8 OV
12 Runs
D. Chameera to P. Emon T. Hridoy
  • 1 WD 7.1
  • 07.1
  • 07.2
  • 07.3
  • 47.4
  • 17.5
  • 2 WD 7.6
  • 47.6
7 OV
2 Runs
M. Theekshana to T. Hridoy P. Emon
  • 06.1
  • 16.2
  • 06.3
  • 16.4
  • 06.5
  • 06.6
6 OV
8 Runs
D. Chameera to P. Emon
  • 05.1
  • 45.2
  • 05.3
  • 05.4
  • 05.5
  • 45.6
5 OV
5 Runs
A. Fernando to P. Emon T. Hridoy
  • 04.1
  • 04.2
  • 04.3
  • 04.4
  • 14.5
  • 44.6
4 OV
1 Runs
D. Chameera to P. Emon N. Shanto T. Hridoy
  • 03.1
  • 1 LB 3.2
  • 03.3
  • 03.4
  • W 3.5
  • 03.6
3 OV
4 Runs
A. Fernando to T. Hasan
  • 42.1
  • 02.2
  • 02.3
  • 02.4
  • 02.5
  • W 2.6
2 OV
6 Runs
D. Chameera to P. Emon T. Hasan
  • 11.1
  • 21.2
  • 01.3
  • 21.4
  • 11.5
  • 01.6
1 OV
9 Runs
A. Fernando to P. Emon T. Hasan
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 10.3
  • 40.4
  • 00.5
  • 40.6
Match Info
  • Venue Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
  • Weather Sunny
  • Toss Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 99 runs
  • Player of the Match Kusal Mendis
  • Player of the Series Kusal Mendis
  • Umpire Allahudien Paleker (SA), Raveendra Wimalasiri (SL) and Asif Yaqoob (PAK)
  • Referee Andy Pycroft (ZIM)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Sri Lanka 285/7 in 50.0 overs
  • Power play 3 (41-50): Sri Lanka 285/7 (63 runs, 4 wickets)
  • Sri Lanka 250/5 in 45.1 overs
  • Power play 2 (11-40): Sri Lanka 222/3 (171runs, 2 wickets)
  • Referral 1 (40.1 ovs): BAN against C Asalanka (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 2, BAN: 1)
  • KU Mendis 6th ODI hundred: 100 runs in 95 balls (16x4) (0x6)
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 100 off 100 balls between KU Mendis (49) and C Asalanka (50)
  • C Asalanka 16th ODI fifty: 50 runs in 60 balls (8x4) (0x6)
  • Sri Lanka 200/3 in 37.4 overs
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 50 off 57 balls between KU Mendis (20) and C Asalanka (31)
  • Sri Lanka 152/3 in 30.3 overs
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 142/3 in 29.0 overs
  • KU Mendis ODI fifty: 50runs in 58 balls (7x4) (0x6)
  • Sri Lanka 100/2 in 20.2 overs
  • Drinks: Sri Lanka 71/2 in 16.0 overs
  • 2nd wkt Partnership: 50 off 58 balls between P Nissanka (22) and KU Mendis (30)
  • Power play 1 (1-10): Sri Lanka 51/1
  • Sri Lanka 50/1 in 8.6 overs
  • Drinks: Bangladesh 153/6 in 32.2 overs
  • Bangladesh 153/5 in 31.6 overs
  • T Hridoy 8th ODI fifty: 50 runs in 75 balls (3x4) (1x6)
  • Referral 2 (23.5 ovs): SL against Shamim Hossain (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 0, BAN: 2)
  • Bangladesh 100/3 in 19.2 overs
  • Drinks: Bangladesh 74/3 in 16.0 overs
  • Power play 1 (1-10): Bangladesh 55/2
  • Bangladesh 51/2 in 8.5 overs
  • Referral 1 (2.5 ovs): SL against T Hasan (LBW) Unsuccessful (SL: 1, BAN: 2)
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