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Fans will watch England will play Sri Lanka in the third T20I at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester on 19th September at 7:00 PM IST.
Get the best ENG vs SL Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 3rd T20I match of the Sri Lanka Tour of England 2026. Expert analysis and more.
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Hot Picks for ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
Jos Buttler – Buttler has accumulated 110 runs in two innings, combining his explosive 80 from 44 balls in the opener with 30 off 16 in Cardiff. His series strike rate stands at 183.33. |
Liam Dawson – The left-arm spinner has made his biggest impact with the ball, taking 5 wickets in two matches. After figures of 2/23 in Southampton, Dawson followed up with an excellent 3/32 in the second T20I and earned Player of the Match honours. |
Top Picks:
Harry Brook – Brook’s series has been dominated by his breathtaking 114 from 49 balls* in the first match, followed by a rapid 23 off 8 in Cardiff. He now has 137 runs in two innings, with a strike rate of 240.35. |
Wanindu Hasaranga – Hasaranga has contributed in both innings of the series, scoring 31 runs while claiming 2 wickets. His bowling has included 1/34 in the opening game and 1/42 in the second, while his latest batting effort produced 27 from 22 balls. |
Budget Picks:
Dasun Shanaka – Shanaka has provided Sri Lanka with useful middle-order runs, totaling 28 from two innings after scores of 24 and 4. He has also bowled 3 overs in the series, although he is yet to take a wicket. |
Will Jacks – Jacks has contributed across both matches, scoring 24 runs in two innings and taking 1 wicket. His best batting contribution came in the first T20I, where he struck 21 from 12 balls, while his off-spin produced 1/21. |
ENG vs SL Sri Lanka Tour of England 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain | Jos Buttler & Liam Dawson |
Vice-Captain | Harry Brook & Wanindu Hasaranga |
ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keeper – Jos Buttler ©
- Batters – Charith Asalanka, Tom Banton, Harry Brook (VC), Pathum Nissanka
- All-rounders – Liam Dawson, Jamie Overton, Wanindu Hasaranga
- Bowlers – Jofra Archer, Sonny Baker, Eshan Malinga
ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Jos Buttler
- Batters – Harry Brook, Pathum Nissanka
- All-rounders – Dasun Shanaka, Liam Dawson ©, Jamie Overton, Wanindu Hasaranga (VC), Will Jacks
- Bowlers – Jofra Archer, Sonny Baker, Eshan Malinga
ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction Today Match 3rd T20I Sri Lanka Tour of England 2026 Players to Avoid:
Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
Dunith Wellalage | NA | NA |
Josh Tongue | NA | NA |
ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction Today Match 3rd T20I Sri Lanka Tour of England 2026 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice | Jos Buttler |
GL Captaincy Choice | Liam Dawson |
Punt Picks | Dasun Shanaka and Will Jacks |
Dream11 Combination | 1-4-3-3 |
ENG vs SL Match Preview:
England will take on Sri Lanka in the third and final T20I of the three-match series on 19 September 2026 at 7:00 PM IST at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester. England have already sealed the series with an unassailable 2–0 lead, leaving Sri Lanka with one final chance to end the campaign with a victory. Meanwhile, England will aim to maintain their momentum and complete a clean sweep on home soil.
In the second T20I at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, Sri Lanka posted 145/9 in 20 overs after England asked them to bat first. Pathum Nissanka led the scoring with 37 off 21 balls, while Charith Asalanka added 31 off 31 and Wanindu Hasaranga contributed 27 off 22. England’s bowlers kept the pressure on throughout the innings, with Liam Dawson claiming 3/32, Jofra Archer taking 2/34 and Jamie Overton returning 2/23. England then chased down the target with authority, reaching 146/4 in just 12.1 overs. Tom Banton provided the decisive contribution with an unbeaten 52 off 24 balls, while Jos Buttler scored 30 off 16, Harry Brook smashed 23 off 8 and Aneurin Donald added 21 off 13.
Moreover, the second T20I underlined the contrasting approaches of the two teams. Sri Lanka raced to 56/0 in the powerplay, but England’s bowlers struck regularly to prevent them from building a much larger total. England, in response, transformed the chase with an aggressive batting display and reached the target with 47 balls remaining. Dawson controlled the middle overs effectively, while Banton’s unbeaten half-century gave England the finishing push they needed for a six-wicket win. Therefore, Sri Lanka must turn promising starts into substantial partnerships in Manchester, whereas England can rely on a settled combination after fielding the same XI in Cardiff.
ENG vs SL Head-to-Head Record:
Teams | Matches Won |
England | 13 |
Sri Lanka | 5 |
ENG vs SL Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature | 17°C |
Weather Forecast | Partly Cloudy |
Pitch Behaviour | Batting-friendly |
Best Suited To | Pace |
Average 1st innings score | 167 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records | Good |
Winning % | 60% |
ENG vs SL Playing 11s (Predicted):
England Playing 11:
1) Aneurin Donald
2) Jos Buttler (WK)
3) Harry Brook ©
4) Tom Banton
5) Jordan Cox
6) Will Jacks
7) Jamie Overton
8) Jofra Archer
9) Liam Dawson
10) Sonny Baker
11) Adil Rashid
Sri Lanka Playing 11:
1) Pathum Nissanka
2) Kamil Mishara (WK)
3) Lahiru Udara
4) Charith Asalanka ©
5) Dasun Shanaka
6) Kamindu Mendis
7) Wanindu Hasaranga
8) Tharindu Ratnayake
9) Dushmantha Chameera
10) Eshan Malinga
11) Dilshan Madushanka
ENG vs SL Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the squad strength, England is expected to win this match.
