Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, 3rd ODI 2025 – Match Highlights

Date: July 8, 2025
Venue: Pallekele International Stadium, Kandy
Result: Sri Lanka won by 99 runs
Series Result: Sri Lanka clinched the series 2-1

Match Summary

Sri Lanka Innings

• Kusal Mendis: 124 (6th ODI hundred) – Anchored the innings and was named Player of the Match.
• Charith Asalanka (captain): 58 – Key partnership with Mendis for the fourth wicket.
• Pathum Nissanka: Provided a solid start.
• Bangladesh Bowling: Taskin Ahmed (2/51), Mehidy Hasan Miraz (2/48), Asitha Fernando (notable for his later bowling effort).

Sri Lanka built a strong platform with Mendis and Asalanka’s partnership, reaching 222/3 before a late-innings wobble saw them finish at 285/7.

Bangladesh Innings

• Towhid Hridoy: 51 (78 balls) – Lone resistance in the chase.
• Mehidy Hasan Miraz: 28
• Jaker Ali: 27
• Sri Lanka Bowling: Asitha Fernando (3/33), Dushmantha Chameera (3/51), Wanindu Hasaranga (2/35), Dunith Wellalage (2/33)

Bangladesh lost wickets at regular intervals and never threatened the target. Only Hridoy managed a half-century as Sri Lanka’s bowlers dominated.

Key Moments

• Kusal Mendis’ Century: Set up Sri Lanka’s total with a commanding knock.
• Asalanka’s Support: Provided stability in the middle overs.
• Bangladesh’s Collapse: No batter apart from Hridoy crossed 30, with the chase derailed by disciplined bowling.
• Bowling Excellence: Asitha Fernando and Chameera shared six wickets to seal the win.

Series Situation

• Sri Lanka won the 3-match ODI series 2-1.
• Bangladesh’s win in the 2nd ODI was their only victory; Sri Lanka dominated the decider.

Quick Scorecard

Sri Lanka Batting

Bangladesh Batting

Player of the Match

• Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka): 124 runs – match-winning century.

Sri Lanka’s all-round performance, highlighted by Kusal Mendis’ century and incisive fast bowling, secured a comprehensive victory and the ODI series against Bangladesh.