The Pallekele Worldwide Cricket Stadium in Kandy was abuzz with anticipation as Sri Lanka and Bangladesh locked horns within the series-deciding third ODI on July 8, 2025. With the collection balanced at 1-1, each groups had every thing to play for. Sri Lanka, led by Charith Asalanka, opted to bat first after profitable the toss, setting the stage for a high-stakes contest that may finally see the hosts clinch a memorable 99-run victory and the collection crown.
Kusal Mendis orchestrates a masterclass with an incredible ton
Kusal Mendis delivered a knock for the ages, lighting up Kandy with a chic 124 off 114 balls. Coming in early after the lack of Nishan Madushka, Mendis steadied the ship alongside Pathum Nissanka (35), constructing a vital partnership that took Sri Lanka previous 50 within the ninth over. Displaying a mix of composure and managed aggression, Mendis reached his half-century in 58 balls, peppering the boundary with crisp drives and stylish cuts.
As wickets fell round him, Mendis anchored the innings, accelerating after the thirtieth over. His partnership with skipper Asalanka (58) was the spine of the Sri Lankan complete, including 124 runs for the fourth wicket. Mendis introduced up his century in simply 95 balls, a testomony to his dominance and timing. His innings, studded with 18 boundaries, ended at 124 when he was caught and bowled by Shamim Hossain, however not earlier than propelling Sri Lanka to an imposing 285/7 of their 50 overs.
Sri Lanka outclass Bangladesh to seal a collection victory within the decider
Chasing 286, Bangladesh wanted a powerful begin however had been rocked early by the Sri Lankan tempo assault. Asitha Fernando and Dushmantha Chameera struck in fast succession, lowering Bangladesh to twenty/2 inside 4 overs. Regardless of a combating 51 from Towhid Hridoy and a brisk 28 from captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz, the guests struggled to construct momentum as wickets tumbled at common intervals.
Sri Lanka’s bowlers maintained relentless strain. Asitha and Chameera each picked up three wickets apiece, whereas Dunith Wellalage and Wanindu Hasaranga chipped in with two every. Bangladesh’s chase unraveled rapidly after the thirtieth over, and so they had been finally bowled out for 186 in 39.4 overs, handing Sri Lanka a complete 99-run win and the collection 2-1.
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Right here’s how followers reacted:
Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 wins their eighth consecutive ODI collection at house which is their most in historical past. #SLvBAN
Beat SA, 2021
Beat ZIM, 2022
Beat AUS, 2022
Draw vs AFG, 2022
Beat AFG, 2023
Beat ZIM, 2024
Beat AFG, 2024
Beat IND, 2024
Beat WI, 2024
Beat NZ, 2024
Beat AUS, 2025
Beat BAN, 2025* pic.twitter.com/vurFkwNOVi— Thurunu Jayasiri (@ThurunuJ) July 8, 2025
#SriLanka 🇱🇰 : 285/7 (50 ov)#Bangladesh 🇧🇩 : 186 (39.4 ov)
SriLanka gained by 99 runs & gained the collection 2-1
Participant of the match : Kusal Mendis (SriLanka)
Participant of the collection : Kusal Mendis (SriLanka)
3rdODI #SLvBAN 🏏🏆️ pic.twitter.com/FPO1yiJ3lY— Ishara (@Ishara23032) July 8, 2025
Participant of the Sequence & Participant of the Match : 🇱🇰🏏 Kusal Mendis
1st ODI : 45 (43)
2nd ODI : 56 (31)
third ODI : 124 ( 114)#sportspavilionlk #danushkaaravinda #SLvBAN #SLvsBAN pic.twitter.com/2iaJwhcB6w— DANUSHKA ARAVINDA (@DanuskaAravinda) July 8, 2025
Most “Participant of the collection” awards between Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, 🇱🇰🇧🇩
in ODIs – Kusal Mendis (2)
in T20Is – Kusal Mendis (2)Two codecs. One boss. No Sri Lankan has dominated Bangladesh fairly like him. 🎭 #SLvBAN pic.twitter.com/QQc5hXTnhf
— Thurunu Jayasiri (@ThurunuJ) July 8, 2025
One more ODI collection win at house for Sri Lanka.
A dominating 99 run win within the third recreation to take the collection 2-1 in Kandy#SLvBAN pic.twitter.com/JCbWx5UfnV
— Abhijeet ♞ (@TheYorkerBall) July 8, 2025
Sri Lanka win the collection in opposition to Bangladesh 2-1 🇱🇰
It’s their first ODI collection win over Bangladesh since 2019.
Bangladesh had gained the final two: in 2021 and 2024.#SLvBAN #Pallekele #SriLankaCricket #BCB pic.twitter.com/Uz7tJh8F9g— lightningspeed (@lightningspeedk) July 8, 2025
Kusal Mendis is prime batter from Srilanka 🖤 #SRIvsBAN https://t.co/35HmmVr3SL
— Cricket Lovers (@Criclovers554) July 8, 2025
– Gained the Check collection vs BAN ✅
– Gained the T20I collection vs BAN ✅Sanath Jayasuriya ERA continues to deliver magic for Sri Lanka at Dwelling. pic.twitter.com/qIEBP88cIT
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) July 8, 2025
SERIES WINNERS! 🏆 Sri Lanka takes the third ODI by a dominant 99 runs, securing the collection 2-1 in opposition to Bangladesh!
Unbelievable effort from the entire squad to seal the victory! #SLvBAN #SriLankaCricket pic.twitter.com/8FmQvVpWIJ
— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) July 8, 2025
Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 99 runs within the third and Remaining ODI performed at Pallekelle Worldwide Stadium.
Sri Lanka wins the ODI collection 2-1
That is Sri Lanka’s eighth Consecutive ODI Sequence win at house. #SLVBAN
— Nibraz Ramzan (@nibraz88cricket) July 8, 2025
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