ENG vs SL Match Prediction — Who Will 3rd ODI? England vs Sri Lanka

England will face Sri Lanka in the third ODI of Sri Lanka's tour of England in 2026 on 27th September at Kennington Oval, London. The series is currently tied at 1-1 after hosts England won the first ODI by 89 runs, while visitors Sri Lanka fought back in the second ODI to secure a 16-run victory, bringing us to this series decider in London.

Batting first in the second ODI, Sri Lanka scored 321 runs in their 50 overs; captain Kusal Mendis played a magnificent innings of 121 runs, while Kusal Mendis also scored 54 runs. Chasing the target, England couldn't reach the required score, managing 305 runs in 50 overs and losing the match by 16 runs.

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ENG vs SL Match Details – 3rd ODI 

• Match: England vs Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI 

• Date: 27 September, 2026

• Time: 3:00 PM IST

• Venue: Kennington Oval, London 

• Live Streaming: Sony LIV 

ENG vs SL Pitch Report - Kennington Oval, London 

The surface here will be a balanced one with good help for both pacers and spinners. Shorter boundaries mean plenty of runs will be on offer. Both teams will prefer chasing.

• Win Batting First: 40%

• Win Bowling First: 60%

Average Scores

• Average 1st Innings: 264

• Average 2nd Innings: 225

ENG vs SL Weather Report – London Conditions 

ENG vs SL Recent Form

ENG vs SL Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 T20I)

ENG vs SL Injury News & Team Updates – 3rd ODI

ENG: All players are fit and available for the match

SL: Fully fit squad available for this match 

ENG vs SL Win Probability – 3rd ODI 

ENG vs SL Key Player Battles to Watch 

ENG vs SL Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If SL Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 40–45

• Predicted Total: 245-250

• Match Result: ENG to win

Scenario 2: If ENG Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 50–60

• Predicted Total: 280–310

• Match Result: ENG to win

ENG vs SL Toss Prediction – 3rd ODI 

Teams batting second have won the last three out of five games. Therefore, the toss-winning captain opted to bowl first here.

Prediction: ENG to win the toss and elect to bowl first 

ENG vs SL Probable Playing

England (ENG)

Tom Banton, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook (C), Jordan Cox WK), Will Jacks, Rehan Ahmed, Gus Atkinson, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue.

Sri Lanka (SL)

Pathum Nissanka, Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Mendis (C, WK), Pavan Rathnayake, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Sachindu Colombage, Eshan Malinga, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka.

ENG vs SL 3rd ODI Player of the Match Prediction

• Tom Banton 

• Will Jacks 

• Kusal Mendis 

Who Will Win ENG vs SL Today? — Expert Prediction 3rd ODI

According to our ENG vs SL who will win today, England are the favourites to win the 3rd ODI expert predictions. The likes of Tom Banton, Ben Duckett and Jofra Archer will be key players to watch out for.

ENG vs SL, who will win today: England to win 

ENG vs SL Match Result  – 3rd ODI Results 

(To be updated after the match - 27 September, 2026)