Sri Lanka vs England Live Score and Commentary, 3rd ODI, Pakistan ODI Tri-Series, 22 October, 2026
COMPLETED / 3rd ODI / Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
Sri Lanka won by 2 wickets
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Player of the match
Pavan Rathnayake,
Sri Lanka
Player of the Series
Arafat Minhas,
Pakistan
| Batting | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janith Liyanage | 61 | 27 | 7 | 3 | 225.93 |
| Asitha Fernando | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECO |
| Josh Tongue | 8.5 | 1 | 79 | 3 | 8.94 |
| Jamie Overton | 10 | 0 | 77 | 1 | 7.70 |
Sri Lanka won by 2 wickets
Sri Lanka vs England, Live Cricket Commentary
Recent Performance (Last 5 Matches)
| Opponent | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan (PAK won by 3 wickets) | Final | 31 Oct 2026 |
| England (ENG won by 55 runs) | 6th ODI | 29 Oct 2026 |
| Pakistan (SL won by 8 wickets) | 5th ODI | 27 Oct 2026 |
| England (SL won by 2 wickets) | 3rd ODI | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Pakistan (PAK won by 37 runs) | 1st ODI | 18 Oct 2026 |
| Opponent | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Western Australia (ENG won by 92 runs) | Tour Match | 7 Nov 2026 |
| Sri Lanka (ENG won by 55 runs) | 6th ODI | 29 Oct 2026 |
| Pakistan (PAK won by 1 wicket) | 4th ODI | 25 Oct 2026 |
| Sri Lanka (SL won by 2 wickets) | 3rd ODI | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Pakistan (PAK won by 87 runs) | 2nd ODI | 20 Oct 2026 |
Key Stats
- Partnership: 7 run (0.2 ov): Asitha Fernando: 1 (1), Janith Liyanage: 6 (1)
- Last Bat: Eshan Malinga 0(1) - b JC Tongue Josh Tongue
- Fall of Wickets: 23 - 1 Kamindu Mendis, 24 - 2 Kusal Mendis, 190 - 3 Avishka Fernando, 323 - 4 Pavan Rathnayake, 363 - 5 Dasun Shanaka, 406 - 6 Sahan Arachchige, 423 - 7 Dunith Wellalage, 423 - 8 Eshan Malinga
- Reviews Remaining: Sri Lanka - 2 of 2, England - 2 of 2
- Toss: Sri Lanka elected to bowl
Match Info
- Match: 3rd ODI
- Series: Pakistan ODI Tri-Series
- Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
- Time: 01:30 PM
- Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
- City: Rawalpindi
- Umpires: Asif Yaqoob (Pakistan), Wayne Knights (New Zealand), Sharfuddoula (Bangladesh, TV)
- Referee: Jeff Crowe (New Zealand)
Will Jacks to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Full length on the stumps from Will Jacks, and it is knocked away for a single in this tight chase.
Will Jacks to Sahan Arachchige, 3 runs, Pushed through on a good length around off stump, and he hangs back in the crease to work three runs.
Will Jacks to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Good length on the stumps from Will Jacks, and the batter works it away to take one run.
Will Jacks to Sahan Arachchige, no run, Will Jacks bowls a full-length ball targeting the stumps, and the batter cannot find a way through. It is a valuable dot ball with the chase tight.
End of over 46 (10 runs)
Sam Curran to Janith Liyanage, Four, Sam Curran pitches it full outside off stump. Janith Liyanage leans forward to send it away for four, keeping the chase alive in a tight finish.
Sam Curran to Janith Liyanage, Four, Sam Curran serves this on a good length outside off stump. Janith Liyanage cracks it away, sending the ball racing past the ropes for four in this tense chase.
Sam Curran to Janith Liyanage, Six, Sam Curran lands it on a good length on the stumps. Janith Liyanage launches it cleanly over the ropes for six, keeping the chase moving along comfortably.
Sam Curran to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Pitched on a good length around off stump by Sam Curran, and nudged away to rotate the strike for one.
Sam Curran to Sahan Arachchige, Four, Sam Curran lands this on a good length down leg. Sahan Arachchige helps it away cleanly to pick up four, keeping the chase firmly in hand.
Sahan Arachchige c WG Jacks b S Curran 13 (8) Sam Curran to Sahan Arachchige, no run, c WG Jacks b S Curran, Sam Curran slips in a full toss on the stumps, and the batter fails to beat the field for no run. The target remains twenty-four runs away with three overs to go.
End of over 47 (19 runs)
Will Jacks to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Will Jacks serves a full toss at the stumps, turned away to rotate the strike with a single.
Will Jacks to Dunith Wellalage, no run, Will Jacks bowls an off-break on a good length around off stump. The batter hangs back in the crease to cut, but cannot find a gap.
Will Jacks to Dunith Wellalage, 1 run, Pitched on a full length on the stumps by Will Jacks, and the batter punches it away to take one run.
Will Jacks to Janith Liyanage, Four, A full toss on off stump from Will Jacks. Janith Liyanage hangs back in his crease and chips it over the infield for four, bringing the required equation down without any alarms.
Will Jacks to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Will Jacks pitches this one full length outside off stump, worked away for one run to keep the chase comfortable.
Will Jacks to Dunith Wellalage, Four, Will Jacks fires in a yorker on the stumps. Dunith Wellalage jams it away to find the boundary, making the chase look increasingly comfortable.
End of over 48 (11 runs)
Jamie Overton to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Jamie Overton lands this on a good length around off stump, worked away for one as the target draws closer.
Jamie Overton to Dunith Wellalage, 2 runs, Overton pitches on a good length outside off, and he cuts from the crease to collect two runs.
Jamie Overton to Dunith Wellalage, no run, Jamie Overton pounds a back-of-a-length ball on the stumps, and the batter cannot beat the field. With just ten needed, there is no urge to rush.
Jamie Overton to Dunith Wellalage, 1 run, Jamie Overton delivers one back of a length on the stumps, worked away to rotate the strike with a single.
Jamie Overton to Janith Liyanage, no run, Jamie Overton pushes this full on off stump, and the batter fails to pierce the gap. That keeps the equation at nine required from seven deliveries.
Jamie Overton to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Jamie Overton serves a full-length ball on the stumps, worked away for one to keep the chase moving along.
End of over 49 (5 runs)
Josh Tongue to Janith Liyanage, 1 run, Josh Tongue delivers back of a length on the stumps, nudged away for one to bring the target closer.
Dunith Wellalage b JC Tongue 8 (7) Josh Tongue to Dunith Wellalage, no run, b JC Tongue, Josh Tongue lands a good-length delivery right in line with the stumps, and the batter fails to score. A crucial dot ball in this tight chase.
Eshan Malinga b JC Tongue 0 (1) Josh Tongue to Eshan Malinga, no run, b JC Tongue, Josh Tongue fires in a yorker right on the stumps, and Eshan Malinga has to depart. It is another crucial blow at the death for Sri Lanka. The steep chase just got even tougher with seven needed from three.
Josh Tongue to Asitha Fernando, 1 run, Josh Tongue bowls a full delivery wide outside off, and the batter works it away for a single.
Josh Tongue to Janith Liyanage, Six, Josh Tongue bowls a full length delivery outside off stump. Janith Liyanage launches it cleanly over the ropes for six to seal the contest.