SL vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Playing XI: 3rd ODI, England Tour of Sri Lanka, 2026 Fantasy Cricket Tips, Team, and Pitch Report

SL vs ENG Dream11 Team Predictions for Today - Match Read: England Tour of Sri Lanka, 2026, 3rd ODI H2H Records, Key Players, Pitch Report, and who will win today's match between SL vs ENG.

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SL vs ENG 3rd ODI Match Preview:

Sri Lanka is all set to take on England for the final and decisive ODI of the three-match ODI series at R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo, Sri Lanka on Tuesday, 27th January. Sri Lanka had a good start to the series, but they couldn't maintain their momentum and lost to England by five wickets in the second ODI. The entire team was bowled out for only 219.

On the other hand, England bounced back strongly and levelled the series. They successfully chased the target, backed by Joe Root, who played a crucial knock of 75 runs. Now they are keen to carry their winning momentum forward to seal the series.

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Recent Performance:

SL L W L L L
ENG W L L L L

SL vs ENG 3rd ODI Match Details:

  • Series/Tournament: England Tour of Sri Lanka 
  • Match: SL vs ENG 3rd ODI
  • Date: 27 Jan. 2026
  • Match Start Time: 2:30 PM IST
  • Stadium/Venue: R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo, Sri Lanka
  • Live Score: cricketwinner.com
  • Live Streaming: Fancode.

Head-to-Head Stats:

(Last 10 Matches)

SL Won 3
ENG Won 7
NR 0

SL vs ENG Pitch & Weather Report:

The weather during this match time is expected to remain cloudy with the possibility of showers. The temperature is expected to reach around 28.3°C. Based on previous stats, the average score at this venue ranges between 231 and 181 runs. The pitch offers little assistance to spinners.

Temp. 28.9°C
Rain Possibility 60%
Avg Score 205
Best Suited For Spin (58%)

R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo Stats: 

R.Premadasa Stadium pitch is traditionally on the slower side, which is sluggish in nature and helps the spinners. Winning the toss and opting to bat first will be a wise decision on this surface.      

Win Bat First 56%
Win Bowl First 36%

SL vs ENG 3rd ODI Playing 11

Sri Lanka (SL) Probable 11:

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

England (ENG) Probable 11:

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

SL vs ENG- Top Picks from SL

Players  Role ODI Series Stats 
Kusal Mendis BAT 119 Runs
Dunith Wellalage AR 45 Runs, 2 Wickets
C Asalanka AR 62 Runs, 1 Wicket
Dhananjaya de Silva AR 50 Runs, 3 Wickets

SL vs ENG- Top Picks from ENG

Players  Role ODI Series Stats 
Ben Duckett BAT 101 Runs
Joe Root BAT 136 Runs
Rehan Ahmed AR 40 Runs, 2 Wickets
Adil Rashid BOW 5 Wickets

Cricket Winner Player’s Insight:

  • Kusal Mendis (SL) is likely to come in at number three and was the highest run-scorer in the Sri Lankan side. He is expected to deliver another brilliant knock.
  • Dhananjaya de Silva (SL) is currently the second-highest wicket-taker for SL with three scalps and is capable to provide a valuable support in batting.
  • Joe Root (ENG), the veteran, will be hoping to come up with yet another impressive knock. He was awarded “Player of the Match” in the last outing for his all-around performance.
  • Ben Duckett (ENG) remains the most vital cog in England’s batting line-up. He has a superb batting average of 50.50 in the ongoing series.

SL vs ENG Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:

Captain Vice-captain
Kusal Mendis Dhananjaya de Silva
Joe Root  Ben Duckett

SL vs ENG Fantasy Team Suggestion: 

SL vs ENG 

SL vs ENG Expert Advice 

SL Captain Choice Kusal Mendis
GL Captain Choice Joe Root
Punt Picks Dhananjaya de Silva, Ben Duckett
Dream11 Combination 2-3-4-2

SL vs ENG Probable Winners:

England is the favourite to clinch the ODI series. England have strong batting unit and a decent spin attack to counter Sri Lankan batters. Moreover, they won the recent game by 5 wickets, which boosts their confidence. 

SL vs ENG 3rd ODI FAQ

Who is likely to win the SL vs ENG match today?

England (ENG) is expected to win this match.

Who is ahead in head-to-head stats?    

England

Who are the top fantasy picks for the SL vs ENG Dream11 team?

Ben Duckett, Dhananjaya de Silva, Kusal Mendis, Adil Rashid, J Root and Dunith Wellalage

What is the pitch report for this match?

The surface is balanced, and we can expect an average score range between 181 and 231 runs.

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