SL vs ENG Prediction, ODI Series 2026, Match 3, Match Winner, Team, Playing XI and Pitch Report

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Sri Lanka will cross swords with England in the third and final ODI of the three-match series at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, starting on Tuesday, January 27.

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Delving into the details of the second ODI, Sri Lanka batted first and posted 219 runs in 49.3 overs. Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, and Joe Root scalped two wickets apiece. In the chase, England sealed the deal in 46.2 overs with five wickets in hand. Joe Root was the wrecker-in-chief with a 75-run knock.

SL vs ENG, ODI Series 2026, Match 3, Match Details

Match: Sri Lanka vs England, ODI Series 2026, Match 3

Time & Date: 2:30 PM IST, Tuesday, January 27

Venue: R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

SL vs ENG, ODI Series 2026, Match 3 Pitch Report

The average first innings score at this venue is 245 with the captain, who won the toss, electing to bowl first, considering the dew factor. Any score above 270 would be a tough ask for the chasing side.

SL vs ENG, ODI Series 2026, Match 3 Probable XIs

Sri Lanka

Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis (wk), Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka (c), Janith Liyanage, Pavan Rathnayake, Dunith Wellalage, Pramod Madushan, Jeffrey Vandersay, Asitha Fernando.

England

Rehan Ahmed, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Will Jacks, Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid.

SL vs ENG, ODI Series 2026, Match 3 Winner Prediction

Match Winner: England.

These two sides have played a total of 81 ODIs against each other. While Sri Lanka secured 38 wins, England took a lead with 39 victories. Three encounters ended in a no-result, while one contest ended in a tie. With the series levelled at 1-1, we can expect a thrilling contest. However, England is expected to come out on top as the momentum on their side.

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