Kusal Perera brought up his fifty off just 31 deliveries and Sri Lanka never looked in any sort of trouble throughout their chase.
Due to rain, the play started late after Bangladesh had won the toss and elected to bat first.
The ODI and Test series between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka ended in a 1-1 draw.
The games are expected to be played in a fierce manner, and thus, there will be a few interesting on-field clashes between the players who will compete on their skills.
The Tests and ODIs are out of the way and it is time for the T20 action. But before we move on to it, here are the highlights from the third ODI:
Kulasekara claimed 4 for 37 as the hosts bowled out Bangladesh for 210 in 44.3 overs after making 280-9 at Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground. Earlier, Kusal Mendis top-scored with 54 and Thisara Perera added 52 off 40 balls to give Sri Lanka a competitive score.
The hosts need to win this match to save the series which is currently led by Bangladesh 1-0. The visitors had won the first ODI in Dambulla by 90 runs before the second match at the same venue got washed out after Sri Lanka scoring 311
If Bangladesh manage to beat Sri Lanka in the third ODI or if it gets abandoned, they will complete their maiden ODI series win on Sri Lankan soil.
The match will be played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, which will host its landmark 50th ODI.
There were quite a few interesting tussles witnessed on the ground in the first match and the second ODI is expected to be no different. On the eve of the crucial second game, let us take a look at prospective battles between individuals involved in the contest.