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After a convincing victory in the second ODI match to level 1-1, Sri Lanka Women are eyeing their second consecutive series victory when they clash against Bangladesh Women in the final match of the three-match ODI series. The final match of the series is scheduled to be played at Shahid Kamruzzaman Stadium, Rajshahi, on Saturday, 25th April. 

 

Bangladesh Women

 

After delivering an iconic performance in the series opener and defeating Sri Lanka Women by 3 wickets, the hosts fell short in the second ODI match and lost it by 4 wickets. While batting first, Bangladesh Women had a terrible outing with their batting, getting bowled out for just 165 runs in 45.5 overs. Skipper Nigar Sultana was their standout performer who saved the innings from another batting collapse by scoring a crucial 58 runs from 101 balls. However, the visitors chased it down in 38.2 overs. The three-match currently levelled at 1-1; a victory in the final match will help them to seal it. 

 

Sri Lanka Women

 

Meanwhile, Sri Lanka Women bounced back with a triumphant victory by 4 wickets in the second match and kept themselves alive in the series. The only standout performer was their skipper Chamari Athapaththu, who returned for this match after missing out in the series opener. She delivered with both bat and ball, scoring 40 runs with the bat and taking three wickets with her bowling. In reply to Bangladesh's 166-run total, the visitors convincingly chased it down in just 38.2 overs. Along with the skipper, Harsima Karunaratne scored 40 runs, and Harshita Samarwickrama also scored 50 runs with her bat. With the series still alive, the visitors will be pushing for the series victory in the final match. 

 

BAN-W vs SL-W 3rd ODI Match Details

 

BAN-W vs SL-W ODI Match Details
Match	Bangladesh Women vs Sri Lanka Women 3rd ODI Match
Date and Time	Saturday, April 25; 9:00 AM IST
Venue	Shahid Kamruzzaman Stadium, Rajshahi
Broadcasting and live streaming	TV - NA, Live Stream - FanCode (app and website)

 

 BAN-W vs SL-W 3rd ODI Pitch Report

 

The surface in Rajshahi has always favoured spinners and slow pacers over the years due to its slow and sluggish nature, which makes it tough to bat in the middle overs. However, the surface in the last ODI match between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka was balanced, which not only helped the batters but also the pace bowlers. In general, Pacers will need to land the ball on a specific spot because of the low and sometimes inconsistent bounce; batters often need to spend some time at the crease to adjust their timing. The average first innings total is likely to be around 190-220.

 

BAN-W vs SL-W 3rd ODI Weather Report

 

The weather in Rajshahi is likely to be dry and hot in this match, with no chance of rain interrupting it.  The temperature will be around 32-35°C with a humidity of approximately 70%, making it feel slightly hotter on Saturday. 

 

BAN-W vs SL-W Head-to-Head Records

 

BAN-W vs SL-W head-to-head (in ODIs)
Match Played	6
Won by Bangladesh Women	1
Won by Sri Lanka Women	4
Tied	0
No Result	1

 

BAN-W vs SL-W 3rd ODI Probable XI

 

• Bangladesh Women: Juraiya Firdous, Sarmin Sultana, Sharmin Akhter, Nigar Sultana (c/wk), Sobhana Mostary, Ritu Moni, Shorna Akter, Sultana Khatun, Rabeya Khan, Nahida Akter, Marufa Akter

 

• Sri Lanka Women: Hasini Perera, Imesha Dulani, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Nimasha Meepage, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Kaushani Nuthyangana, Chamari Athapattu (c), Malki Madara, Hansima Karunaratne, Inoka Ranaweera

 

Players To Watch Out For in the BAN-W vs SL-W 3rd ODI Match

 

• Sharmin Akhter | BAN-W: Bangladesh's prominent top-order batter is currently in red-hot form. She delivered a brilliant performance in the series opener, where she collected 86 runs from 127 deliveries and contributed to Bangladesh's victory. However, she was dismissed on a cheap score in the second ODI match. She has been a star player for the team, especially on the Rajshahi surface. She will be one player to watch out for in this game. 

 

• Chamari Athapaththu | SL-W: The captain of the Sri Lankan Women's team is one of the most experienced players on the Sri Lankan Women's team. She is a brilliant all-rounder who contributes with her batting and bowling. Against spin, she has a stellar record. She missed the first ODI match of the series due to an injury. She will be entering into this final match after delivering a standout performance in the second match, scoring 40 runs and taking three wickets. She is one player to watch out for against the Bangladesh Women.

 

BAN-W vs SL-W 3rd ODI Toss Prediction

 

Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue

 

• In the last four ODI matches played at this venue, the teams that won the toss have opted to bat on all four occasions. 

 

Advantages of Bowling First on This Pitch

 

• Shahid Kamruzzaman Stadium has hosted just two Women's ODI matches to date, in which the fielding first team has won both matches. Considering the surface and pitch records, batting second teams are most likely to get maximum help. This trend suggests that teams should prefer to bowl first on this surface to get maximum benefits. 

 

BAN-W vs SL-W ODI Today's Match Scenario

 

Scenario 1

 

• Toss Winner: Bangladesh Women (opts to bat first)
• Power-Play Score: 35-40
• BAN-W Total: 190-215
• Match Winner: Sri Lanka Women

 

Scenario 2

 

• Toss Winner: Sri Lanka Women (opts to bat first)
• Power-Play Score: 40-42
• SL-W Total: 225-230
• Match Winner: Sri Lanka Women

 

Who will win today's BAN-W vs SL-W 3rd ODI match?

 

After losing the series opener, Sri Lanka Women bounced back in the second ODI match courtesy of their skipper. By considering the head-to-head records between these two teams, Sri Lanka Women are ahead in the game with four wins in six matches, while the hosts have only secured one. Bangladesh Women will look to find a way to bounce back and win this series, but it is less likely to happen as Sri Lanka has a better squad on paper, and their players are performing in this series.