SL vs ENG Dream11 Prediction — 3rd ODI Best Team, Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
SL vs ENG Dream11 Team Predictions for 3rd ODI 2026: H2H Records, Key Players, Playing 11 and Pitch Report
SL vs ENG Match Details — 3rd ODI
The third match of the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2026-27 will take place between Sri Lanka and England. The match will take place on Thursday, October 22, at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Both teams enter this match having lost their respective opening games of the tournament to the hosts, Pakistan. Both teams failed to equal Pakistan's first innings total; Sri Lanka lost by 37 runs, and England lost by 87 runs. We can expect intense action in Rawalpindi, as both teams have previously delivered outstanding performances. There have been a total of 81 matches between the two teams, and England has the slight advantage with 40 wins to Sri Lanka's 37 wins.
SL vs ENG Match Details:
- Series/Tournament: Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2026
- Match: SL vs ENG 3rd ODI
- Date: 22nd October 2026
- Match Start Time: 01:30 PM IST
- Stadium/Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
- Live Score: cricketwinner.com
- Live Streaming: FanCode
SL vs ENG Weather Report — Rawalpindi Conditions
- Temperature: 23-24 C
- Rain Chances: 1%
- Humidity: 67%
Recent Performance – Last 5 Matches
Team SL Form
Sri Lanka Recent Form: L, L, W, L, W
Team ENG Form
England Recent Form: L, W, L, W, W
SL vs ENG Head-to-Head Record
| SL Won | 2 |
| ENG Won | 4 |
| NR | 0 |
SL vs ENG Pitch Report — Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
The Rawalpindi Ground pitch is truly batting-friendly. Pacers can get some early movement from the new ball, but the ground settles fast and has true bounce, allowing batters to score freely. The ball sits nicely on the bat, allowing the batters to time it correctly. Spinners find little help from the ground, but can still have an impact.
- Win Batting First: 39%
- Win Bowling First: 61%
- Best Suited For: Pacers (53%)
Average Scores
- Average 1st Innings: 242
- Average 2nd Innings: 218
Winning the toss and bowling first could be the ideal strategy.
SL vs ENG Probable Playing 11
Sri Lanka (SL) Probable 11:
Kamindu Mendis, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (c & wk), Pavan Rathnayake, Dunith Wellalage, Janith Liyanage, Dasun Shanaka, Sachindu Colombage, Eshan Malinga, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka.
England (ENG) Probable 11:
Tom Banton, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook (C), Jordan Cox (WK), Will Jacks, Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Gus Atkinson, Adil Rashid, Sonny Baker.
SL vs ENG Key Players & Must-Have Dream11 Picks
Best SL Players for Dream11 — 3rd ODI
| Players | Role | Recent Performance |
| Kusal Mendis | BAT | 463 runs in the last 12 months, avg 51.44 |
| Kamindu Mendis | AR | Key middle-order batter and part-time spinner |
| Dasun Shanaka | AR | Finisher and medium-pace option |
| Asitha Fernando | BOWL | 11 wickets in the last 12 months, avg 47.63 |
Best ENG Players for Dream11 — 3rd ODI
| Players | Role | Recent Performance |
| Joe Root | BAT | 40, 16, 69 vs Australia; 4 ODI hundreds vs SL at an average of 58.33 |
| Will Jacks | AR | 350 runs in past 14 months, avg 32.00; 82(61) last year ODI vs SL |
| Adil Rashid | BOWL | 23 wickets in past 17 matches, avg 21.26 |
| Gus Atkinson | BOWL | New-ball spearhead of an attack that has taken most wickets on similar surfaces |
SL vs ENG Captain & Vice-Captain Picks — 3rd ODI
- Kusal Mendis ©: Sri Lanka's captain, wicketkeeper and top-order batter, and the danger man for the visitors. He averages 51.44 over the last 12 months.
- Will Jacks ©: England's in-form all-rounder, who scored a century in the last ODI between these sides at this ground and gives you both bat and ball.
- Babar Azam (vc): Averages 58.33 against England and is the surest run-scorer in a batting-friendly venue.
- Sam Curran (vc): An all-rounder who bats at the death and bowls overs, so he can return points from several areas.
SL vs ENG (Free-to-Play) Fantasy Team Suggestion 1
Dream11 Team: Kusal Mendis(VC), Joe Root(C), Avishka Fernando, Pathum Rathnayake, Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Janith Liyanage, Lasith Malinga, Gus Atkinson, Asitha Fernando.
SL vs ENG (Free-to-Play) Fantasy Team Suggestion 2
Dream11 Team: Kusal Mendis, Ben Duckett, Pathum Rathnayake(VC), Tom Banton(C), Sam Curran, Kamindu Mendis, Will Jacks, Janith Liyanage, Lasith Malinga, Asitha Fernando, Sonny Baker
Sri Lanka vs England Dream11 Tips
| ENG Captain Choice | Joe Root |
| GL Captain Choice | Kusal Mendis |
| Punt Picks | Pathum Rathnayake, Tom Banton |
| Dream11 Combination | 1-4-3-3 |
Sri Lanka vs England Match Prediction – Who Will Win
Sri Lanka are slight favorites. They played more competitively against Pakistan, with Pavan Rathnayake scoring 79 and Eshan Malinga taking four wickets. England's middle order appeared fragile in their collapse, particularly against spin. Sri Lanka has some high-quality spinners who could cause problems for the visitors. Sri Lanka is more conscious of the Indian subcontinent's conditions, so expect them to win.
Match Prediction: Sri Lanka (SL) to win.
Disclaimer: This content is created for informational and entertainment purposes only and is intended for free-to-play fantasy games. We do not promote real-money gaming or guarantee any winnings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sri Lanka are slight favorites to win this match. They have played more competitively recently. England's middle order appears fragile against spin, giving the subcontinent-attuned Sri Lankan team a distinct advantage.
Joe Root and Tom Banton are the top captain choices for this fixture. Kusal Mendis is a Grand League (GL) captain option, while Pathum Rathnayake stands out as a strong alternative pick.
The average first-innings score at this venue is 242 runs. The average second-innings score drops slightly to 218 runs. Teams winning the toss will likely prefer bowling first.
Best Dream11 XI for SL vs ENG 3rd ODI: Kusal Mendis(VC), Joe Root(C), Avishka Fernando, Pathum Rathnayake, Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Janith Liyanage, Lasith Malinga, Gus Atkinson, Asitha Fernando. Recommended team split: 6 SL + 5 ENG.
Pavan Rathnayake and Eshan Malinga lead Sri Lanka following strong recent performances. Joe Root and Tom Banton spearhead England's lineup as their most impactful options.
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