3third On Saturday 27th R. ODI matches at Premadasa Stadium, Colomboth England will take on Sri Lanka with excitement in the air on January 26, 2026 at 2:30 PM IST.
Get the best SL vs ENG Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI and match information for 3rd ODI. Sri Lanka tour match of England tour 2026. Expert analysis and more.
SL vs ENG Match Preview:
After losing the first match, England won the second ODI in Colombo and leveled the three-match ODI series 1-1.
In that game, Sri Lanka scored 219 runs batting first, with Charith Asalanka scoring 45 and contributions from Dhananjay de Silva helping the hosts post a defendable total. However, England responded strongly and chased down the target of 223/5 with five wickets remaining, largely thanks to Joe Root’s 75 and useful support from Harry Brook and Jos Buttler. England’s spin attack also stopped Sri Lanka by bowling well on a slow pitch.
Hence, the third ODI has turned out to be the series decider with both the teams in form after contrasting performances. Sri Lanka will aim to bounce back from the same spot and take the lead in the series, while England will look to continue their batting form and clinch a series win in the final match.
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Sri Lanka vs England head-to-head record:
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teams |
win the match |
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Sri Lanka |
38 |
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England |
39 |
Sri Lanka vs England weather and pitch report:
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temperature |
28°C |
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weather forecast |
light rain |
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pitch behavior |
balanced |
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Best suited for |
spin |
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Average score of first innings |
240 |
Records of chasing teams:
Sri Lanka vs England Playing 11 (Expected):
Sri Lanka playing 11:
1) Pathum Nissanka
2) Kamil Mishara
3) Kusal Mendis (Wicketkeeper)
4) Sadira Samarawickrama
5) Charit Asalanka
6) Zenith Lianaz
7) Dhananjay de Silva
8) Dunith Welles
9) Jeffrey Vandersay
10) Pramod Madushan
11) Asitha Fernando
England playing 11: :
1) Zack Crowley
2) Ben Duckett
3) Joe Root
4) Harry Brooke
5) Jos Buttler (Wicketkeeper)
6) Will Jacques
7) Jamie Overton
8) Rehan Ahmed
9) Adil Rashid
10) Braydon Carse
11) Jacob Bethel
Sri Lanka vs England Hot Picks for Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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Ben Duckett – Anchoring England’s top-order as a left-handed opening batsman, he has contributed 101 runs in this series with active stroke play and consistent opening pace. |
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Joe Root – Representing England as a right-handed batsman, he has been a consistent run contributor in the ongoing series, scoring 136 runs through composed and technically assured innings. |
Raises up:
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Kusal Mendis – Serving Sri Lanka as a right-handed wicketkeeper-batsman, he displayed strong form throughout the series, scoring 119 runs with vigorous stroke play and reliable top-order presence. |
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Dhananjay de Silva – A right-handed batsman and right-arm off-break option for Sri Lanka, he has delivered balanced returns in the current series with 50 runs and 3 wickets while displaying valuable all-round versatility. |
Budget Selection:
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Pathum Nissanka – Anchoring Sri Lanka’s top order as a right-handed opening batsman, he offers measured starts, solid technique and a composed strike rotation during the early stages of the innings. |
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Sam Curran – Providing England with valuable two-skill depth as a left-handed batsman and left-arm medium-fast seamer, he contributes flexible middle-order runs and tactical wicket-taking options across all formats. |
SL vs ENG England Tour of Sri Lanka 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
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captain |
Joe Root and Ben Duckett |
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vice captain |
Kusal Mendis and Dhananjay De Silva |
SL vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Jos Buttler, Kusal Mendis
- Batsmen – Joe Root©, Ben Duckett, Charith Asalanka
- All-rounders – Dhananjay de Silva (Vice Captain), Jeffrey Vandersay, Dunith Velez, Rehan Ahmed
- Bowlers- Adil Rashid, Jamie Overton
SL vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Jos Buttler, Kusal Mendis (Vice-captain)
- Batsmen – Joe Root, Ben Duckett©, Pathum Nissanka
- Allrounder – Dhananjay de Silva, Sam Curran, Jeffrey Vandersay, Dunith Velez
- Bowlers- Adil Rashid, Jamie Overton
SL vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Today Match 3rd ODI England tour of Sri Lanka 2026 Players to avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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jack crawley |
7.5 credits |
dnp |
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kamil mishara |
8.0 credit |
No |
SL vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Today Match 3rd ODI England tour of Sri Lanka 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
Joe Root |
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gl captaincy option |
ben duckett |
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choice of punt |
Sam Curran and Pathum Nissanka |
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dream11 combination |
2-3-4-2 |
Sri Lanka vs England Match Winner Prediction:
Based on the team combination and home conditions, Sri Lanka is expected to win this match.
