There was Abuz with anticipation as Palkele International Cricket Stadium in Candy Sri Lanka And Bangladesh Horn on July 8, 2025 in the third ODI to take a series-scrutiny. With the series being balanced 1–1, both teams had everything to play. Under the leadership of Sri Lanka Chirith asankaAfter winning the toss, the option to bat first, established the stage for a high-dot competition, which would eventually look at the hosts a memorable 99-run win and the crown of the series.
Kusal Mendis orchestrates a masterclass with a tremendous ton
Kusal Mendis A knock for age, illuminated Candy with a sublime 124 off 114 balls. Coming early after loss of Scripture MadushkaMendis put the ship with Pitham Nisanka (35), to build an important partnership that led Sri Lanka to 50 in the ninth over. Displaying a mixture of composition and controlled aggression, Mendis reached half a century in 58 balls, which increases the range with crisp drive and elegant cuts.
As soon as the wickets fell around him, Mendis anchored the innings, intensifying it after the 30th over. His partnership with Skipar Asanka (58) was the backbone of Sri Lankan Total, which included 124 runs for the fourth wicket. Mendis brought his century from just 95 balls, his dominance and a will for time. His innings, herbs with 18 borders ended at 124 when he was caught and bowled Shamim hussainBut Sri Lanka not implemented 285/7 in its 50 overs.
Sri Lanka won a series in Dickider to seal the victory of a series to Bangladesh
Chasing 286, Bangladesh needed a strong start, but was rockly rocked by the Sri Lankan pace attack. Asitha Fernando And Enemy Chamera Hit in quick succession, reduced Bangladesh by 20/2 within four overs. Despite a fight 51 Tohid Hirdoy And a sharp 28 from the captain Mehidi Hasan MirazVisitors struggled to build speed as the wickets were tumbling at regular intervals.
The Sri Lankan bowlers maintained tireless pressure. Both Asitha and Chanera took three wickets, while Danith Vellaj And Vanindu Hasranga Two sticks with each. Bangladesh was pursued quickly after the 30th over, and was eventually excluded for 186 in 39.4 overs, giving Sri Lanka a wide 99-run win and series 2–1.
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Here’s how fans reacted:
Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 wins its 8th consecutive ODI series at home, which is the highest in history. #SLVBAN
Beat SA, 2021
Beat Zim, 2022
Beat Aus, 2022
Draw VS AFG, 2022
Beat AFG, 2023
Beat Zim, 2024
Beat AFG, 2024
Beat Industries, 2024
Beat Wi, 2024
Beat NZ, 2024
Beat Aus, 2025
Beat Ban, 2025* pic.twitter.com/vurfkwnovi– Thurunu Jayasiri (@Thurunuj) July 8, 2025
#Sri Lanka 🇱🇰: 285/7 (50 OV)#Bangladesh 🇧🇩: 186 (39.4 OV)
Sri Lanka won by 99 runs and won the series 2–1
Player of the Match: Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka)
Player of the Series: Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka)
Third #SLVBAN pic.twitter.com/fpo1yij3ly– gesture (@Isra23032) July 8, 2025
Player of the Series and Player of the Match: ‘Kusal Mendis
1 ODI: 45 (43)
Second ODI: 56 (31)
Third ODI: 124 (114)#Sportspavilian #Danusharavinda #SLVBAN #SLVSBAN pic.twitter.com/2iajwhcb6w– Danushka Arvinda (@danuskaaravinda) July 8, 2025
Most of the “Player of the Series” award between Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, 🇱🇰🇧🇩
In Odis – Kusal Mendis (2)
In T20Is – Kusal Mendis (2)Two format. A boss. No Sri Lankan has dominated Bangladesh. #SLVBAN pic.twitter.com/qqC5hxtnhf
– Thurunu Jayasiri (@Thurunuj) July 8, 2025
Nevertheless, another ODI series wins at home for Sri Lanka.
Series in Candy to win 99 runs in the third game 2-1#SLVBAN pic.twitter.com/jcbwx5UFNV
– Abhijeet@(@theyorkerball) July 8, 2025
Sri Lanka won series 2–1 against Bangladesh
This is his first ODI series win over Bangladesh since 2019.
Bangladesh won the last two: 2021 and 2024.#SLVBAN #Pallekele #Srilankacrick #BCB pic.twitter.com/uz7tjh8f9g– LightningSpeed (@LightsNingSpeedk) July 8, 2025
Kusal Mendis is a prominent batsman from Sri Lanka. #Srivsban https://t.co/35hmmvr3sl
– Cricket lover (@Criclovers554) July 8, 2025
– Won test series vs. ban ✅
– T20I series vs. ban ✅ wonSanath Jayasuria era continues to bring magic to Sri Lanka at home. pic.twitter.com/qiebp88cit
– Johns. (@Criccrazyjohns) July 8, 2025
Series winner! 🏆 Sri Lanka took the third ODI ODI to score 2-1 to 99 runs against Bangladesh!
Incredible effort from the entire squad to seal the victory! #SLVBAN #Srilankacrick pic.twitter.com/8fmqvpwij
– Sri Lanka Cricket@(@officialSlc) July 8, 2025
Sri Lanka defeated Bangladesh by 99 runs and played at the Pallekele International Stadium in the 3rd and final ODI.
Sri Lanka won the ODI series 2–1
This is Sri Lanka’s 8th consecutive ODI series at home. #SLVBAN
– Nibraz Ramzan (@nibraz88cket) July 8, 2025
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