SL vs ENG, 3rd T20I: Head-to-head, pitch report & predicted playing XIs

Sri Lanka will face England in the third and final T20I of the series on Tuesday, February 3, at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. With England already leading the series 2-0, the hosts will be desperate to avoid a clean sweep and finish the series on a positive note.

Led by Dasun Shanaka, Sri Lanka have struggled to match the intensity of England in the first two matches. The batting lineup has not been able to perform well, and the bowlers have struggled to restrict England’s aggressive fielding. With the T20 World Cup looming, Sri Lanka would be looking to perform well in all departments and regain some confidence.

England, on the other hand, have been in complete command. The batting lineup has been dominating the show, and the bowlers have been supporting them well at crucial times. This match will be their final official outing before the T20 World Cup warm-up games, and they will want to maintain their winning momentum.

SL vs ENG: Head-to-Head in T20Is

• Matches Played: 16
  
• Sri Lanka Won: 4
  
• England Won: 12
  
• Tied / No Result: 0

SL vs ENG: Pitch Report

The pitch at Pallekele has been good for batting, but rain has been a concern. In the first two matches, England won comfortably while chasing. With possible interruptions again, captains winning the toss are likely to bowl first, as chasing becomes easier in shortened games.

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SL vs ENG: Predicted Playing XIs

Sri Lanka (SL):

Dasun Shanaka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Janith Liyanage, Charith Asalanka, Kamil Mishara, Pavan Rathnayake, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Matheesha Pathirana, Eshan Malinga

England (ENG):

Tom Banton, Phil Salt (wk), Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler, Jacob Bethell, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer