SL vs BAN 3rd T20I: Playing 11, Dream11 Team, My11Circle Prediction

The Bangladesh Tour of Sri Lanka 2025 has already delivered a thrilling ride with its competitive spirit and unpredictable results. With both the Test and ODI series going in Sri Lanka’s favour, the hosts would have hoped to carry that momentum into the T20Is. But Bangladesh had other plans. The three-match T20I series is now tied 1-1, and all eyes are on the decider – the 3rd T20I, scheduled for Wednesday, July 16, at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.

Match Details: SL vs BAN, 3rd T20I

Match: Sri Lanka (SL) vs Bangladesh (BAN) - 3rd T20I
Series: Bangladesh Tour of Sri Lanka 2025
Date: 16th July 2025
Time: 7:00 PM IST
Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Live Streaming: FanCode

Weather & Pitch Report

Although spinners will be crucial in the middle overs, the R. Premadasa stadium surface is predicted to favour batsmen in the early going. Teams may prefer chasing due to dew and clearer weather forecasts in the evening.

Head-to-Head in T20Is: SL vs BAN

In their 19 T20I meetings so far, Sri Lanka has had the upper hand, winning 12 matches, while Bangladesh has secured 7 victories. While Sri Lanka holds the historical advantage, Bangladesh’s recent form suggests they cannot be taken lightly.

Total Matches: 19
Sri Lanka (SL) Wins: 12
Bangladesh (BAN) Wins: 7

Probable Playing 11

Sri Lanka (SL) Playing 11

1. Pathum Nissanka, 2. Kusal Mendis (wk), 3. Kusal Perera, 4. Avishka Fernando, 5. Charith Asalanka (c), 6. Dasun Shanaka, 7. Chamika Karunaratne, 8. Jeffrey Vandersay, 9. Maheesh Theekshana, 10. Binura Fernando, 11. Nuwan Thushara

Bangladesh (BAN) Playing 11

1. Tanzid Hasan Tamim, 2. Parvez Hossain Emon, 3. Litton Das (c & wk), 4. Mohammad Naim, 5. Towhid Hridoy, 6. Shamim Hossain, 7. Mehidy Hasan Miraz, 8. Rishad Hossain, 9. Shoriful Islam, 10. Mohammad Saifuddin, 11. Mustafizur Rahman

Dream11 Prediction Team: SL vs BAN

Wicketkeeper: 1. Litton Das (VC), 2. Kusal Mendis (C)
Batters: 1. Towhid Hridoy, 2. Pathum Nissanka
All-rounders: 1. Charith Asalanka, 2. Rishad Hossain, 3. Mehidy Hasan
Bowlers: 1. Binura Fernando, 2. Mohammad Saifuddin, 3. Nuwan Thushara, 4. Maheesh Theekshana
Captain: Kusal Mendis
Vice-Captain: Litton Das

My11Circle Team Prediction: SL vs BAN

Wicketkeeper1. Kusal Mendis
Batters: 1. Pathum Nissanka (C), 2. Parvez Hossain Emon
All-rounders: 1. Charith Asalanka (VC), 2. Rishad Hossain, 3. Mehidy Hasan, 4. Dasun Shanaka
Bowlers: 1. Jeffrey Vandersay, 2. Mohammad Saifuddin, 3. Nuwan Thushara, 4. Maheesh Theekshana
Captain: Pathum Nissanka
Vice-Captain: Charith Asalanka

Who Will Win Today’s Match? (AI Prediction)

The series has seen both teams shine. While Sri Lanka has home advantage and the support of a strong top order, Bangladesh’s bowling attack looked lethal in the second T20I. If they replicate that form, they could pull off a series win on Lankan soil.

AI Winner Prediction: Bangladesh (BAN) to win