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🧨 Final Scorecard: 3rd ODI
| 🏏 Match Result | 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka won by 142 runs |
|---|---|
| 🔁 Series Result | Sri Lanka won the series 2–1 |
| 🥇 Player of the Match | Pathum Nissanka – 132 (115) |
| 🌟 Player of the Series | Wanindu Hasaranga (8 wickets, 95 runs) |
🎥 Match Summary
Sri Lanka delivered a dominant all-round performance to thrash Bangladesh in the series decider. Batting first, the visitors posted a daunting 328/7, thanks to a brilliant century from Pathum Nissanka and a late flourish by Dhananjaya de Silva.
In reply, Bangladesh crumbled for just 186, failing to build partnerships and losing wickets at regular intervals against a ruthless Sri Lankan attack led by Dilshan Madushanka (4/29).
📊 Top Performers
| 🔥 Sri Lanka | 💥 Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| Nissanka – 132 (115) | Litton Das – 47 (39) |
| Madushanka – 4/29 | Taskin Ahmed – 2/56 |
| Dhananjaya – 47 (31) | Shoriful Islam – 1/44 |
🧠 Key Stats & Milestones
🎯 Nissanka scored his 5th ODI century, his 3rd against Bangladesh.
📉 Bangladesh’s middle-order collapse: 5 wickets lost for 36 runs.
💣 Madushanka now averages 22.8 in ODIs — Sri Lanka’s best since Malinga.
📸 Match Visuals
🖼️ [Insert images: Nissanka raising his bat, Bangladesh walking off dejected, Sri Lankan team celebrating series win]
🗣️ Post-Match Quotes
🗨️ “We were completely outplayed. The execution wasn’t there — and Sri Lanka took full advantage.”
— Najmul Hossain Shanto, Bangladesh Captain
🗨️ “The boys stuck to the plan — proud of how we responded after the 2nd ODI loss.”
— Kusal Mendis, Sri Lanka Captain
💬 Fan Reactions: #BANvSL
🔴 @TigersForever: “Another series gone. Where’s the accountability?”
🟢 @LankaRoar: “From Colombo to Chattogram — we OWNED it. #RoarLions”
⚪ @NeutralCricketFan: “Sri Lanka’s rebuild is the real deal.”
🧠 Editor’s Note
Bangladesh’s ODI struggles continue, especially against disciplined bowling attacks and scoreboard pressure. With the ICC Champions Trophy looming, questions over their middle-order and bowling depth are growing louder.
On the other hand, Sri Lanka’s resurgence under Mendis, powered by a blend of experience and youthful aggression, looks increasingly formidable.
📅 What’s Next?
🏏 Sri Lanka Tour of India (August 2025)
🏏 Bangladesh vs Afghanistan T20Is (September 2025)
