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SL vs BAN 3rd T20I: All you need to know, head to head, playing XI
Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are once again set to meet in the third and final T20I on Wednesday at R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium, with the series currently tied at 1-1. Bangladesh bounced back strongly in the series with a decisive 83-run victory in the second game to level the series 1-1. Litton Das and Shamim Hossain starred in the batting department, hitting 76 and 48, respectively, to take the side to a fighting total of 177/7 in 20 overs. In their bowling department, Rishad Hossain returned with three wickets to help Bangladesh bowl Sri Lanka out for 94 in 15.2 overs.
He was well supported by Shoriful Islam and Mohammad Saifuddin, who took two wickets each. Sri Lanka’s chase faltered early, losing crucial wickets in the initial overs. Pathum Nissanka top-scored for them, notching 32 runs. Meanwhile, heading into the third and final game, both sides would eye a series win and expect powerful performances from their players. Sri Lanka will aim to bounce back with a series win—clinching the 3‑match series with another victory. Bangladesh, on the other hand, riding high on consistency, would look to respond with full force to avoid another series loss. Moreover, pride is at stake for Bangladesh as they look to end the tour on a positive note.
Head-to-head
Matches - 19
SL won - 12
BAN won - 7
Sri Lanka probable XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka (c), Dasun Shanaka, Chamika Karunaratne, Jeffrey Vandersay, Maheesh Theekshana, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara
Bangladesh probable XI: Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Litton Das (c & wk), Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mohammad Saifuddin, Rishad Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman
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