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The third fixture will bring England and Sri Lanka together at Kennington Oval, London on 27th September at 3:00 PM IST.
Get the best ENG vs SL Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 3rd ODI match of the Sri Lanka Tour of England 2026. Expert analysis and more.
Hot Picks for ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
Kusal Mendis – Mendis has led Sri Lanka’s batting charge with 163 runs in two innings, combining 42 in the opener with a superb 121 from 100 balls in the second ODI, including 14 fours and three sixes. |
Ben Duckett – England’s left-handed opener has responded with useful contributions in both matches, scoring 32 and 67 to reach 99 runs from two innings, with his second-ODI fifty coming from 63 deliveries. |
Top Picks:
Will Jacks – Jacks has made an impact in both disciplines, scoring 98 runs across two innings and taking 5 wickets, all coming in his outstanding 5/22 spell in the opening ODI. |
Dunith Wellalage – Wellalage has combined aggressive lower-order batting with effective left-arm orthodox spin, contributing 61 runs in two innings and claiming 4 wickets, including a three-wicket haul in the second ODI. |
Budget Picks:
Dilshan Madushanka – The left-arm fast bowler has produced 3 wickets in two matches, taking one wicket in the first ODI before returning 2/54 in the second, while also providing Sri Lanka with a genuine pace option. |
Jamie Overton – Overton has supplied England with useful pace and lower-order power, scoring 10 runs across the two ODIs and taking 2 wickets, both coming in the opening match when he finished with 2/21. |
ENG vs SL Sri Lanka Tour of England 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain | Kusal Mendis & Ben Duckett |
Vice-Captain | Will Jacks & Dunith Wellalage |
ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keeper – Kusal Mendis ©
- Batters – Joe Root, Ben Duckett, Tom Banton, Harry Brook, Pathum Nissanka
- All-Rounders – Kamindu Mendis, Will Jacks (VC)
- Bowlers – Asitha Fernando, Dunith Wellalage, Gus Atkinson
ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Kusal Mendis
- Batters – Joe Root, Ben Duckett ©, Tom Banton, Pathum Nissanka
- All-Rounders – Jamie Overton, Kamindu Mendis, Will Jacks
- Bowlers – Dunith Wellalage (VC), Gus Atkinson, Dilshan Madushanka
ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction Today Match 3rd ODI Sri Lanka Tour of England 2026 Players to Avoid:
Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
Sony Baker | NA | NA |
Dasun Shanaka | NA | NA |
ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction Today Match 3rd ODI Sri Lanka Tour of England 2026 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice | Kusal Mendis |
GL Captaincy Choice | Ben Duckett |
Punt Picks | Dilshan Madushanka and Jamie Overton |
Dream11 Combination | 2-4-2-3 |
ENG vs SL Match Preview:
England and Sri Lanka will face each other in the third and final ODI of the three-match series on 27 September 2026 at 3:00 PM IST at The Kia Oval, London. The series stands level at 1–1 after Sri Lanka secured a 16-run victory in the second ODI at Headingley. England had won the opening match by 89 runs at Chester-le-Street, so the two sides now enter the decider with the series on the line.
Sri Lanka produced a strong batting performance in the second ODI, reaching 321/6 in 50 overs, led by an excellent 121 off 100 balls from Kusal Mendis. Kamindu Mendis added 54 off 65, Pavan Rathnayake scored 48 off 39, and Janith Liyanage contributed 32 off 26. England’s Gus Atkinson claimed 2/55, while Rehan Ahmed took 2/48.
During the chase, England reached 305/9, with Tom Banton scoring 73 off 62, Ben Duckett making 67 off 63, Jos Buttler hitting 69 off 49, and Will Jacks contributing 52 off 61. Sri Lanka’s Dunith Wellalage led the bowling effort with 3/49, while Eshan Malinga and Dilshan Madushanka took two wickets each to secure the 16-run victory.
The second ODI highlighted England’s strong start, as Banton and Duckett combined for 143 runs for the first wicket, but Sri Lanka fought back through Wellalage’s three-wicket spell and disciplined bowling at the death. Buttler’s 69 kept England within reach, although he left the field with a hamstring issue before returning late in the innings. Earlier, Sri Lanka built their total around Mendis’ century, supported by Kamindu, Rathnayake and Liyanage. Therefore, the final at The Oval will decide the series after two very different contests.
ENG vs SL Head-to-Head Record:
Teams | Matches Won |
England | 39 |
Sri Lanka | 38 |
ENG vs SL Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature | 15°C |
Weather Forecast | Partly Cloudy |
Pitch Behaviour | Batting-friendly |
Best Suited To | Pace |
Average 1st innings score | 300 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records | Good |
Winning % | 57% |
ENG vs SL Playing 11s (Predicted):
England Playing 11:
1) Tom Banton
2) Ben Duckett
3) Joe Root
4) Harry Brook ©
5) Jordan Cox (wk)
6) Will Jacks
7) Rehan Ahmed
8) Jamie Overton
9) Gus Atkinson
10) Jofra Archer
11) Josh Tongue
Sri Lanka Playing 11:
1) Pathum Nissanka
2) Kamindu Mendis
3) Kusal Mendis (c & wk)
4) Pavan Rathnayake
5) Charith Asalanka
6) Janith Liyanage
7) Dunith Wellalage
8) Sachindu Colombage
9) Eshan Malinga
10) Asitha Fernando
11) Dilshan Madushanka
ENG vs SL Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the team combination, England is expected to win this match.
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