SL vs BAN 3rd ODI Playing 11; Taskin Ahmed Comes in For Hasan Mahmud

Samira Vishwas

Tezzbuzz|08-07-2025

SL vs BAN 3rd ODI Playing 11: Charith Asalanka-led Sri Lanka will square off against Mehidy Hasan Miraz-led Bangladesh in the 3rd ODI on July 08 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.

Having both sides won one game each in the ongoing ODI series, they will be clashing once again to determine the winner of the series before the start of the T20I leg.

Sri Lanka has the atmost advantage and have won the two match test series 1-0 before the ODI leg. Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat.

The hosts hasn’t changed their playing 11 despite their defeat in the second ODI while Bangladesh has brought in Taskin Ahmed for Hasan Mahmud.

With the speculations of Najmul Shanto missing the final ODI emerged due to his quad injury, the all-rounder has showed the glimpse of the spirit as he is set to field at Pallekele.

SL vs BAN 3rd ODI Playing 11

Sri Lanka Playing 11: Nishan Madushaka, Patthum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (W), Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (C), Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Teekshana, Dushmantha Chamera, Asitha Fernando

Bangladesh Playing 11: PARVEZ Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shaanto, Towhid HRIDOY, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (C), Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali (W), Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Tanvir Islam, Mustafizur Rahman