Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh 3rd ODI: A Thrilling Series Decider
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The third and final ODI between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh was a high-stakes encounter, with both teams fighting to clinch the series. After a closely contested first two matches, the decider at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, lived up to expectations, delivering intense cricketing action. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the match..jpeg "pkbook99.com")
Match Overview
Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Toss: Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat first
Sri Lanka’s Innings: A Solid but Inconsistent Batting Display
Sri Lanka started cautiously, with openers Pathum Nissanka and Avishka Fernando looking to build a foundation. However, Bangladesh struck early with Shoriful Islam removing Fernando.
Pathum Nissanka: 47 (58 balls, 4 fours)
Kusal Mendis: 55 (67 balls, 5 fours) – The skipper anchored the innings.
Charith Asalanka: 37 (42 balls, 3 fours) – Provided stability in the middle overs.
Despite a few useful contributions, Sri Lanka lost wickets at regular intervals, preventing them from posting a massive total. Towhid Hridoy and Mehidy Hasan Miraz bowled tight spells, restricting Sri Lanka to 235/9 in 50 overs.
Bangladesh’s Bowling Highlights:
Taskin Ahmed: 3/42 (10 overs) – The pace spearhead struck crucial blows.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz: 2/38 (10 overs) – Controlled the middle overs effectively.
Bangladesh’s Chase: A Nervy Battle
Bangladesh’s chase began poorly as Dilshan Madushanka dismissed both openers early. However, Najmul Hossain Shanto and Litton Das rebuilt the innings with a crucial partnership.
Najmul Hossain Shanto: 63 (82 balls, 6 fours) – Played a composed knock.
Litton Das: 42 (59 balls, 4 fours) – Provided steady support.
The match turned in Sri Lanka’s favor when Wanindu Hasaranga removed Shanto, triggering a mini-collapse. Mahmudullah Riyad fought hard with a gritty **36*, but Bangladesh fell short by 18 runs, getting bowled out for 217 in 48.2 overs.
Sri Lanka’s Bowling Heroes:
Dilshan Madushanka: 3/32 (8.2 overs) – Early breakthroughs set the tone.
Wanindu Hasaranga: 2/45 (10 overs) – Broke the key partnership.
Maheesh Theekshana: 2/38 (10 overs) – Tight spells in the middle overs.
Player of the Match: Kusal Mendis
The Sri Lankan captain led from the front with a crucial half-century, guiding his team to a competitive total and earning the Player of the Match award.
Key Takeaways
✅ Sri Lanka’s Bowling Attack Shines: Madushanka and Hasaranga delivered under pressure.
✅ Bangladesh’s Batting Struggles: Middle-order collapse cost them the match.
✅ Series Result: Sri Lanka wins the ODI series 2-1.
Final Thoughts
This was a hard-fought victory for Sri Lanka, showcasing their resilience in must-win games. Bangladesh, despite the loss, displayed glimpses of promise, especially in their bowling department. The focus now shifts to the upcoming T20Is, where both teams will look to fine-tune their strategies ahead of major tournaments.
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