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Cricket Match Predictions

SL vs ENG Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win the 3rd ODI?

SL vs ENG Today Match Prediction - Read 3rd ODI Match, Recent form, Key Players, Pitch Report and who will win today's match between Sri Lanka vs England

SL vs ENG 3rd ODI
SL vs ENG 3rd ODI

Sri Lanka will face England in the 3rd ODI of the England tour of Sri Lanka 2026, which will be played at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on Tuesday. The series is currently levelled up 1-1. It's been 18 years since England won an ODI series in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka bats first and posted a total of 219 runs in the 50 overs. Captain Charith Asalanka scored 45 runs off 64 balls, while all-rounder Dhananjaya de Silva smashed 40 runs off 59 balls. 

In response, England comfortably chased down the target in 46.2 overs. Captain Harry Brook scored 42 runs off 75 balls and Joe Root scored 75 runs off 90 balls and helped his team chase down the target. Jeffrey Vandersay and Dhananjaya de Silva both picked up two wickets.

Also Read: WPL 2026: RCB-W vs MI-W Dream11 Prediction 16th Match Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI

SL vs ENG Match Details

  • Match: Sri Lanka vs England, 3rd ODI 

  • Date: 27th January 2026

  • Time: 2.30 PM IST

  • Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo 

  • Live Streaming: FanCode

SL vs ENG Weather Report

Temperature

24°C

Rain Possibility

70%

Average Score

235

Best Suited For

Bowling 

Pitch Report

The Colombo pitch is expected to favour the spinners once more. The spinners were crucial in both ODI matches, and this may continue in the third match too. The average first-inning score at this venue is 240-250 runs. 

Top Batters to Watch – SL vs ENG

  • Kusal Mendis (SL): 119 runs in this Series 

  • Joe Root (ENG): 136 runs in this Series

  • Ben Duckett (ENG): 101 runs in this Series 

Top Bowlers to Watch – SL vs ENG

  • Jeffrey Vandersay (SL): 5 wickets in Series

  • Adil Rashid (ENG): 5 wickets in Series

  • Dhananjaya de Silva (SL): 3 wickets in Series 

SL vs ENG Recent Form

Team

Last 5 Matches

ENG

W, L, L, L, L

SL

L, W, L, L, L

SL vs ENG Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If SL Bat First

  • Powerplay Score: 40–50

  • Predicted Total: 260-270

  • Match Result: SL to win

Scenario 2: If ENG Bat First

  • Powerplay Score: 35–45

  • Predicted Total: 240–250

  • Match Result: SL to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Team

Players

SL

Charith Asalanka, Kusal Mendis

ENG 

Harry Brook, Jos Buttler

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

Team

Players

SL

Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara

ENG 

Ben Duckett, Joe Root 

SL vs ENG Predicted Playing XIs

Sri Lanka

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

England 

Harry Brook (c), Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler (wk), Sam Curran, Rehan Ahmed, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid.

SL vs ENG Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

We predict that Sri Lanka will win the 3rd ODI match. The likes of Dhananjaya de Silva, Kusal Mendis and Charith Asalanka will be key players to watch out for.

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According to our today match prediction, Sri Lanka are the favourites to win this encounter

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