SL Vs Ban: Kusal Mendis century, Sri Lanka won third ODI, Series also captured

New Delhi. The third ODI between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka (Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka 3rd Odi) was played at the Pallekele Stadium. In this match, Bangladesh team had to face 99 runs defeat. Kusal Mendis of Sri Lanka was adjudged Player of the Match for his brilliant 124 (114) run. He was also the ‘Player of the Series’ to score 225 runs at an average of 75. In this way Sri Lanka won this series 2–1.

Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to bat first. Which proved to be effective for him. Batting first, Sri Lanka scored 285 runs on the basis of Kusal Mendis century. Pathum Nisanka, who came out to open, was out at 35, Nissan who came with him was dismissed only on 1. Kusal Mendis, who came at number three, scored a total of 124 runs while facing 114 balls.

Kusal Mendis hit a total of 18 fours, apart from him, Asanka scored an innings of 58 runs. In this way Sri Lanka gave Bangladesh a target of 286 runs. While chasing, Sri Lanka’s team was all out for 186 runs. Hausen Inom, who came to opening, scored 28 and Tanjid Hasan Tamim scored 17 runs. He was dismissed at 0 only. Tauhid scored 51 runs for Bangladesh.

Apart from this, most batsmen were flops. Bangladesh’s team was dismissed at 186. Asita Fernando took 3, Chamera 3, Hasranga took 3 wickets. Now both teams are eyeing the T20 series. Which will start from July 10. The second Test will be played on 13 July and third on 16 July.