Sri Lanka and England are set for a high-stakes showdown in the third and final ODI at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Tuesday, January 27. With the series evenly poised at 1-1, the decider promises a tense contest as both sides aim to finish the tour on a winning note. Sri Lanka began strongly by claiming a 19-run win in the opening match, using home conditions effectively and showing composure in key moments of the game.

England, however, responded in emphatic fashion in the second ODI under the leadership of Harry Brook. A masterful batting effort from Joe Root helped the visitors level the series and regain momentum. With everything to play for in the final match, both teams will be eager for their top-order batters to step up and post commanding totals, knowing that one decisive performance could tilt the series in their favour.

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SL vs ENG, 3rd ODI: Live Streaming Details

SL vs ENG, 3rd ODI: Probable Playing XI

Sri Lanka (SL):

Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis(w), Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka(c), Janith Liyanage, Pavan Rathnayake, Dunith Wellalage, Pramod Madushan, Jeffrey Vandersay, Asitha Fernando

England (ENG):

Rehan Ahmed, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook(c), Jos Buttler(w), Will Jacks, Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid