Sri Lanka will lock horns with Bangladesh in the third T20I of the ongoing series on July 16 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. With the series tied at 1-1, both teams will be aiming to put in one last strong performance and walk away with the trophy.
Sri Lanka began the series on a high with a seven-wicket win. They chased down 155 runs thanks to an outstanding opening stand between Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Perera. The duo gave the home side the perfect start with their quick-fire 78-run partnership.
Bangladesh bounced back strongly in the second T20I in Dambulla. Captain Litton Das led from the front and scored 76 runs off 50 balls as Bangladesh posted 177/7 in 20 overs. Shamim Hossain also chipped in with a quickfire 48 from 27 deliveries. On the bowling front, leg-spinner Rishad Hossain impressed with figures of 3/18 as Bangladesh secured a big 83-run win.
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Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Pitch Report: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
The R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo has hosted 58 T20 matches so far. The highest score at this ground is 215. Spinners usually do well here but the pitch stays good for batting throughout the match. In recent night games, teams that bowl first have done better. Nine of the last ten matches here have been won by the chasing side. Because of this, the captain winning the toss will likely choose to bowl first and take advantage of the chasing trend.
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Weather Report
Rain is expected in Colombo during the third T20I between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. As per the weather forecast, there are about 40 per cent chances of rain in Colombo on Wednesday. The average temperature will be 27 to 30 degrees Celsius.
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Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Squads
Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Avishka Fernando, Dasun Shanaka, Chamika Karunaratne, Jeffrey Vandersay, Maheesh Theekshana, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara, Kamindu Mendis, Dunith Wellalage, Matheesha Pathirana, Eshan Malinga, Dinesh Chandimal.
Bangladesh: Litton Das (c), Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Towhid Hridoy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Mohammad Saifuddin, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Mahedi Hasan, Mohammad Naim, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nasum Ahmed.
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