Sri Lanka And England All set for an exciting encounter when they face each other in the third and final match ODI series On Tuesday, January 27, R. of Colombo. At Premadasa Stadium. With the tie tied at 1-1, the decider promises to be a nail-biting clash, with both sides eager to end the series with a win.
Sri Lanka have looked strong in patches throughout the series, making a strong start with a 19-run win in the opening match, where their all-round effort put England under pressure. However, the visitors made an impressive comeback in the second ODI thanks to a stellar batting performance from Joe Root, which helped Harry Brook’s side level the series and regain momentum.
As the final match approaches, both teams will be keen to present their best cricket when it matters most. A lot will depend on how the batsmen handle the pressure, as a strong performance from the top order could prove to be decisive in such a tough match. With the conditions in Colombo often testing both skill and patience, fans can expect a close encounter where good margins could decide the outcome.
Sri Lanka vs England, 3rd ODI: Match Details
- date and time: 27 January; 2:30 PM IST / 9:00 PM GMT / 2:30 PM local
- venue: R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Sri Lanka vs England, head-to-head record in ODI
Matches played: 81 | Sri Lanka won: 38 | England won: 39 | No result/tied: 4
R Premadasa Stadium Pitch Report
R. The Premadasa Stadium pitch is widely considered to be one of the most challenging and tactical surfaces in the subcontinent, often demanding smart cricket rather than just raw power. Traditionally known for being slow and low, this wicket favors teams that are comfortable playing spin and can adapt to changing bounce. Batsmen who are patient and willing to work the intervals generally have more success than those who rely on big hits.
As the match progresses, the surface is expected to provide noticeable grip and turn, especially during the middle overs, which will bring the spinners into the contest strongly. This makes the phase between overs 10 and 40 particularly important in 50-over matches, where the game can often turn dramatically.
squads
Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka (captain), Kusal Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Pathum Nissanka, Pawan RathnayakeSadira Samarawickrama, Dhananjaya de Silva, Zenith Liyanage, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Velalez, Milan Rathnayake, Asitha Fernando, Ishan Malinga, Pramod Madushan, Mahish Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay
England: Harry Brook (captain), Tom Banton (wk), Jos Buttler (wk), Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Jacob Bethel, Brydon Carse, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Rehan Ahmed, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood
SL vs ENG, 3rd ODI: Today’s match prediction
Case 1:
- Sri Lanka won the toss and bowled first
- England Powerplay Score: 50-60
- England’s total score: 240-250
Case 2:
- England won the toss and bowled first
- Sri Lanka Powerplay Score: 40-50
- Sri Lanka’s total score: 230-240
Match Result: The team bowling first won the competition.
Also read: Joe Root performed brilliantly in England’s series-levelling win over Sri Lanka in the second ODI.