Sl vs ban: On Tuesday, a decisive ODI match was played between the Sri Lankan cricket team and the Bangladesh cricket team, in which the host Sri Lanka was completely dominated. Kusal Mendis scored a century in this match played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, he scored a brilliant innings of 124 runs. Batting first, the hosts scored 285 runs. Chasing the target, Bangladesh had to face a shameful defeat.

Sri Lankan captain Charith Asanka won the toss and decided to bat first. Kusal Mendis scored 124 runs in 114 balls with the help of 18 fours. Captain Asalanka scored 58 runs in 68 balls with the help of 9 fours. Batting first, Sri Lanka gave Bangladesh a target of 286 runs. Please tell that there was not a single six in Sri Lanka’s entire innings.

Bangladesh piled on 186 runs

The visiting team collapsed for 186 runs in the third ODI. For Bangladesh, Tauheed Hirdoy scored the highest innings of 51 runs. Asitha Fernando and Dushmanta Chamera took 3-3 wickets. Dunith Vellalage and Vanindu Hasranga took 2-2 wickets. In the entire match, it never felt that Bangaldesh can win the match.

Kusal Mendis Player of the Match and Series

Sri Lanka won the 3-match ODI series 2–1 after winning the decisive match. The first match of the series was won by Sri Lanka, by winning the second ODI, Bangladesh did the series equal. Mendis was adjudged the best player and player of the series in the deciding match. He scored 45 and 56 runs respectively in both the matches.

Series Winners! Sri Lanka takes the 3rd odi by a dominant 99 runs, second the series 2-1 against Bangladesh!
Incredible Efort from The Whole Squad to Seal The Victory! #SLVBAN #Srilankacrick pic.twitter.com/jd2bqx35m0

– Sri Lanka Cricket (@OFFCIALC) July 8, 2025

Sri Lanka also won the 2 -match Test series before the ODI series. The first Test ended at the draw and the second Test was won by Sri Lanka by 78 runs and an innings. Now a 3 -match T20 series will be played between the two. The first match will be played on 10 July at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.