Samira Vishwas
Tezzbuzz|17-07-2025
SL vs BAN 3rd T20I Playing 11: Charith Asalanka-led Sri Lanka will square off against Litton Das-led Bangladesh in the third T20I on July 16 at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
With the series levelled at 1-1, the result of the clash will decide the winner of the series. Sri Lanka has claimed victory in the test and ODI series and will be aiming to replicate the success in the game.
Meanwhile, the visitors will be aiming for a win in the T20I series to finish the Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka 2025 with a victory.
Speaking at the toss, Charith Asalanka said, “We are going to bat first. Want to put up a good score and defend it. It was a big defeat for us. We have to do our basics well. Chandimal and Kamindu are back in.”
Meanwhile, Bangladesh captain Litton Das said, “Feeling good after the last match, needed that win. That has given us confidence coming into this game. Shak Mahedi comes back in the team after a long time. Sakib is playing.”
Sri Lanka Playing 11: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (W), Kusal Perera, Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (C), Dasun Shanaka, Mahesh Teekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Binura Feranando, Nuwan Thushara
Bangladesh Playing 11: Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Litton Das (W/C), Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Shorful Islam, Tanzim hasan sakib, mustfizur rahman