Bangladesh bowl against Sri Lanka in series decider

Jago News Desk Published: 8 July 2025, 03:47 PM | Updated: 8 July 2025, 04:03 PM

Bangladesh bowl against Sri Lanka in series decider

Bangladesh's Tanzim Hasan Sakib (L) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Sri Lanka's Nishan Madushka during the third and final one-day international (ODI) cricket match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on July 8, 2025. – AFP Photo

Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat first in the third ODI of the three-match series against Bangladesh on Tuesday in Pallekele.

The three-match series stands level at 1-1, setting up a decisive clash in Pallekele.

Bangladesh, buoyed by their 16-run win in the second ODI in Colombo, will look to build on the momentum and secure their first ODI series win in Sri Lanka since 2017.

Taskin, who missed the second match due to fitness concerns, backed into the pace attack, replacing Hasan Mahmud.

Bangladesh XI: Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain, Nazmul Hossain Shanto, Shamim Hossain, Towhid Hridoy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (captain), Jaker Ali, Tanzim Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Tanvir Islam, Mustafizur Rahman

Sri Lanka XI: Nishan Madushka, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (captain), Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando.

Source: UNB