SL vs ENG 3rd ODI Prediction, Match Preview And Playing XIs

SL vs ENG 3rd ODI, Cricket Tips: Pakistan have been brilliant in the ongoing ODI tri-series at home and have beaten Sri Lanka and England in consecutive matches. Their chances of making it to the final have increased. Now England and Sri Lanka will compete for the remaining second slot in the final.

These two sides will be facing each other on Thursday at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, starting at 1:30 PM IST. Both teams suffered big defeats in their opening game. Sri Lanka lacked the bat in the final overs.

Meanwhile, England struggled in the middle orders. Their top order made the game, but they failed to capitalize on the start. Both teams would be hoping to bounce back. We might see a competitive game ahead.

SL vs ENG: Match Details

• Date: October 22, 2026 (Thursday)
• Time: 1:30 PM IST
• Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

SL vs ENG: Live Streaming Details

The live action of the upcoming game will be available on the FanCode mobile app or website for the Indian fans.

SL vs ENG: Head-to-Head in ODIs

• Total Matches: 81
• Sri Lanka: 37
• England: 40
• No-result: 4

SL vs ENG: Ground Pitch Report

So far, the wicket has played well, and there is enough help for the bowlers in this wicket. Fast bowlers can extract swing for the first few overs. But spinners will have a major role because the wicket will get slower with time. It will make it batting difficult in the second innings.

SL vs ENG: Possible XIs

Sri Lanka: Avishka Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Mendis (c) (wk), Pavan Rathnayake, Sahan Arachchige, Janith Liyanage, Dasun Shanaka, Sachindu Colombage, Eshan Malinga, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka

England: Tom Banton, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Jordan Cox (wk), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Gus Atkinson, Adil Rashid, Sonny Baker

SL vs ENG: Player to Watch Out For

Probable Best Batter

Tom Banton and Kusal Mendis are two batters who can set the platform for the rest of the batters in their teams.

Probable Best Bowler

Eshan Malinga and Sonny Baker have been pretty consistent in their first games and they will be looking to take it forward.

Today Match Prediction: England recently beat Sri lanka in the ODi series and they have a better combination than Sri Lanka. Hence, we predict England to win the upcoming contest on Thursday.

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Disclaimer: The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.