Sri Lanka will face Bangladesh in the final ODI of the three-match series on July 8, 2025, at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. The match will get underway at 2:30 PM IST.

Charith Asalanka led Sri Lanka to a spectacular victory in the first ODI match of the series, but then suffered a disappointing 16-run close defeat in the second match at the same venue. While chasing a target of 249 runs, Bangladesh bowled out the hosts on just 232 runs. Kusal Mendis and Janith Liyanage scored their respective half-centuries but fell short of taking their team to the winning line. Asitha Fernando was also a standout performer with his 4-wicket haul in his bowling spell. The hosts will need to think of their mistakes and bounce back in the final do-or-die match if they want to win the series.

Bangladesh, under the leadership of Mehidy Hasan Miraz, is eyeing their first-ever ODI series victory on Sri Lankan soil. They delivered a stellar performance to win the second match. With some young guns delivering special performances to contribute to the team's success. Parvez Hossain Emon and Towhid Hridoy contributed gritty half-centuries while Shamim Hossain, who was given an opportunity, contributed with a brilliant bowling spell. With a golden opportunity in front, Bangladesh are desperate to win their first ODI series in Sri Lanka.

The Pallekele Stadium has always been an ideal surface for the pace bowlers, but it is also a high-scoring ground. The fast bowlers are likely to get good assistance from the surface in the starting, helping them to exploit their early swing and good length deliveries, but as the ball gets older, batters will get to score heavy runs. 

The weather could be slightly cloudy with the temperature between 20 degrees to 28 degrees. There is a chance of rain predicted in tomorrow's game, but the game should proceed largely without any issues.

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Jaynith Liyanage, Charith Asalanka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando, Dunith Wellalage

Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan, Najmal Hossain Shanto, Shamim Hossain, Towhid Hridoy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Jaker Ali (wk), Tanvir Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Parvez Hossain Emon

• Kusal Mendis | SL: Mendis carries a lot of experience in this format. The Lankan wicket-keeper batter loves playing against Bangladesh. Mendis scored a brilliant knock of 45 runs in the first ODI match, and then scored a brilliant half-century in the second match. Having him on your side will boost your chances of winning.

• Jaker Ali | BAN: In the 9 ODI innings, Jaker Ali has scored 339 runs so far, including three half-centuries. He scored a resilient half-century in the first ODI match, then contributed with a crucial 24 runs in the second match. He can contribute well with the bat in this game.

• Janith Liyanage | SL: In the first two matches, Janith scored 29 and 78 runs respectively, and he will look to carry the momentum of the same in the final match as well. The 29-year-old has scored 723 runs in 20 ODI innings in his career so far. 

• Najmul Hossain Shanto | BAN: Najmul Hossain Shanto becomes a beast when it comes to their arch rival Sri Lanka; he has a stellar record in this format. In just 7 ODI innings, he has amassed 379 runs at a phenomenal average of 63.2. He should be added to your fantasy team. 

• Wanindu Hasaranga | SL: The premier Sri Lankan all-rounder is a must-have player in your fantasy team. Hasaranga can change the course of the game with both bat and ball. The all-rounder, in 65 ODIs, has scored 1012 runs and has picked up 106 wickets, including a four-fer in the first ODI match and then a three-wicket haul in the second match. 

• Charith Asalanka | SL: The skipper of Sri Lanka played a crucial role in the first ODI match, scoring a blistering 106-run knock. In 75 matches, the all-rounder has scored 2486 runs and has picked up 17 wickets. Keeping his consistent form in mind, he should make a cut in your fantasy team.

• Asitha Fernando | SL: The 27-year-old right-arm pacer has troubled the batters of Bangladesh in the second ODI. He took four wickets in the match, delivering a crucial bowling spell. With a bowling-friendly track in the last ODI match, his participation becomes even more crucial. 

• Taskin Ahmed | BAN: Taskin Ahmed was the standout bowler from the team in the first ODI match, taking four wickets, but he missed out in the second ODI match. Overall, he has taken 115 wickets in 80 matches, which includes two five-wicket hauls.