Kandy, July 8, 2025 – Sri Lanka sealed a dominant 99-run victory over Bangladesh in the third and final ODI at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, winning the series 2-1. With the series level at 1-1 heading into the decider, Sri Lanka delivered a clinical all-round performance to secure the series on home soil.
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| Sri Lanka Clinch ODI Series with 99-Run Win |
Match Summary:
Match: 3rd ODI – Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh
Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy
Toss: Sri Lanka won and chose to bat first
Result: Sri Lanka won by 99 runs
Series Result: Sri Lanka won 2-1
Pitch Report:
Pallekele offered a typical subcontinent surface—batting-friendly early on with assistance for spinners as the match progressed. Sri Lanka’s decision to bat first proved strategic as they posted a competitive total that ultimately proved too much for the visitors.
Key Moments:
Sri Lankan batsmen laid a solid foundation, capitalizing on the batting-friendly pitch with controlled aggression.
Their bowlers tightened the grip during Bangladesh’s chase, using spin and variations to dismantle the middle and lower order.
Bangladesh, despite their momentum from the previous game, struggled to form meaningful partnerships and collapsed under scoreboard pressure.
Series Impact:
This victory ends Sri Lanka’s short losing streak and reasserts their strength at home. For Bangladesh, it’s another lost opportunity to win a crucial away series despite flashes of brilliance throughout the tour.
The series win provides Sri Lanka a morale boost ahead of upcoming fixtures, while Bangladesh will need to regroup and address inconsistencies, particularly in their middle order.
