SL vs BAN Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - Bangladesh Tour of Sri Lanka 2025, 3rd ODI

Bangladesh's men's cricket team is currently touring Sri Lanka for two tests and three ODIs. In which Sri Lanka has already won the test series 1-0 and are currently in tie with the visitors for the three-match ODI series. Coming in for the series winner decider match it will be interesting to see who wins the series. Stay tuned for live coverage of the third ODI between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, and follow Sportsdunia for all the latest match previews and detailed Dream11 predictions from Bangladesh's tour of Sri Lanka.

SL vs BAN Match Preview:

The third ODI between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will take place at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele. Both teams have one win each from the first two ODIs, making this third game the series decider. Sri Lanka started strong with a big 77-run win in the first ODI in Colombo. Their bowlers dominated, and their batters set a high total that Bangladesh couldn’t chase down.

In the second ODI, Bangladesh bounced back with a 16-run win. They scored 248 runs, with good knocks from Parven Hossain, Towhid, and a quick unbeaten 33 from Tanzim at the end. Sri Lanka’s Asitha Fernando was the standout bowler, taking four wickets and putting Bangladesh under pressure. When Sri Lanka batted, they fought hard but were bowled out for 232, falling just short.

Looking ahead to the third ODI, Sri Lanka will start as slight favorites since they are playing at home. But Bangladesh will look to play fearless cricket and try to surprise them. Coming in for the third match, it is going to be a deciding match for both teams. With one match each, teams have to put on an outstanding score to win the match and become the ultimate winners of the series.

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Match Details:

SL vs BAN Head-to-Head Records:

If we look at SL and BAN's head-to-head record in ODI history, we can see that they have played 58 matches against each other, with Sri Lanka dominating the rivalry and winning 44 of them, while Bangladesh only won 13 of them, and the other two ended in a no-result due to rain.

SL vs BAN Weather & Pitch Report at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium:

The weather for the 3rd ODI is expected to be cloudy with the temperature reaching around 29°C. For today’s match between SL vs BAN, there are quite good chances of rain showers with the 25% rain chances. The pitch at the venues is likely to be a batting-friendly pitch offering an edge to the Pacers and will allow the spinners to show their skills on the ground. The average first innings score indicates that the pitch is moderate, and one can expect a score of around 251 here.

Record of Chasing Teams at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium

According to previous statistics, this venue has hosted 41 ODI matches. Of those, the team that fielded first won 25 matches, contributing almost 60%, while the team that batted first won 16 matches.

SL vs BAN Toss Prediction

We expect Sri Lanka to win the toss and choose to bat first, as previous records favoured batting first on this ground. Batting first they will look to take advantage of the ground conditions and will try to put a good score on the board.

SL vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Playing 11

SL and BAN both looked good and played well in their last match, and they will most likely stick with their current playing XI in the next ODI because the players need more game time to improve their skills and then perform on the field.

Sri Lanka Playing 11

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 Playing 11

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

SL vs BAN Dream11 Team Today Stats

Several standout performers have emerged in the series, making a strong case for Dream11 selection. In the upcoming Dream11 match between Sri Lanka (SL) and Bangladesh (BAN), both teams showcase players in strong form. This is the first encounter, so no last match data is available at the moment for the SL vs BAN Dream11 Team Today Stats. In the last match of the ODI Series, both teams will look for their best players to bring out a victory in the opening clash.

Highest Run Scorers and Highest Wicket Takers

Janith Liyanage and Parvez Hossain Emon are the leading scorers currently in the ODI series for their respective teams, and players who will be featuring in this match, which certainly makes them the players to look out for.
Asitha Fernando and Tanvir Islam are the backbone of the bowling department for their respective teams and also the leading wicket-takers in the ongoing ODI series; both are considered a threat to the opposition.

SL vs BAN Captain and Vice-Captain Choices

Kamindu Mendis & Wanindu Hasaranga are two of their respective teams' most trusted batters, with the ability to score runs in any situation and adjust their innings as the game requires, which is why we chose them as the Dream11 captaincy choice for the upcoming match.

Charith Asalanka & Kusal Mendis are among the best players for their respective teams, and both can pose a challenge to their opposing teams if they can find the right rhythm, line, and length, making them the ideal Dream11 vice-captain choice for the SL vs BAN fantasy team.

Top Picks for SL vs BAN Dream11 Prediction

Taskin Ahmed and Asitha Fernanado are both quality players from their respective teams who can always step up for their team when needed and deliver with the bat and ball regardless of the conditions, making them Dream11 top picks for the next match.

Budget Picks for SL vs BAN Dream11 Prediction

Janith Liyanage and Shamim Hossain are among the most solid and trustworthy players from SL and BAN, respectively, and have the ability to change the result of a match on their own, which is why we chose the Dream11 budget picks for the next match.

SL vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Team 1

Keeper: K Mendis
Batters: P Nissanka, K Mendis, T Hasan, T Hridoy
All-rounders: M Hasan Miraz, W Hasaranga, C Asalanka
Bowlers: M Theekshana, T Sakib, A Fernando

SL vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Team 2

Keeper: K Mendis
Batters: P Nissanka, K Mendis, T Hasan
All-rounders: M Hasan Miraz, W Hasaranga, C Asalanka, D Wellalage
Bowlers: M Theekshana, T Sakib, A Fernando

SL vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Today (3rd ODI) Bangladesh Tour of Sri Lanka 2025 Players to Avoid

Najmul Hossain Shanto and Towhid Hridoy are both talented batters from SL and BAN, but they haven't been in great form recently and haven't delivered any outstanding performances, so avoid including them in your SL vs BAN Dream11 fantasy team. Shanto is most likely to be unavailable for the next match.

SL vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Today (3rd ODI) Bangladesh Tour of Sri Lanka 2025 Expert Advice

Our Dream11 expert advice section for the second ODI of the Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka 2025 will help you make informed decisions. with our detailed Dream11 team previews for today's match. These are the essential insights on the top captaincy choice, vice-captaincy choice, and potential ideal punt picks for the SL vs BAN Dream11 team.

Captaincy Choice

Charith Asalanka is an aggressive middle-order batsman who can score quickly and set the tone for SL. If he gets going, he can earn a lot of Dream11 points as the captain of your fantasy team.

Vice-Captaincy Choice

Kamindu Mendis is a wicket keeper and a batter from SL. He plays a key role in setting the tone for SL and can deliver impactful knocks under pressure, making him an excellent Dream11 vice-captaincy option

Punt Picks

Wanindu Hasaranga and A Fernando were the top performers from their respective teams, showing fantastic intent with the bat and ball in the recent match, which is why we chose them as Dream11 punt picks in the upcoming match.

This SL vs BAN Dream11 team balances the combination of 1-3-4-3, which includes 1 wicketkeepers, 3 batters, 4 all-rounders, and 3 bowlers, and makes a balanced team combination.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss for the users following the analysis.