Sri Lanka vs England, 3rd ODI- Who will win today SL vs ENG match?

SL vs ENG, 3rd ODI, Cricket Tips: The three-match ODI series between Sri Lanka and England is evenly poised, as the two teams have won one game each. Sri Lanka won the first game, then England bounced back with a better performance. The third ODI will kick off at 2:30 PM IST at R. Premadasa Stadium on Tuesday.

Joe Root played a key role with bat and ball to take England over the line. The wicket was another talking point, as Harry Brook did criticize it. But that is what two teams will get for the final game. So, it is all about adjusting to the conditions and performing with the bat.

SL vs ENG: Match Details

• Date: January 27, 2026 (Tuesday)
• Time: 2:30 PM IST
• Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

SL vs ENG: Live Streaming Details

Sony Sports Networks will broadcast the live action of the third ODI on Tuesday. Indian fans can also watch the game on the Sony LIV or FanCode streaming platforms.

SL vs ENG: Head-to-Head in ODI

• Total Matches: 81
• Sri Lanka: 38
• England: 39
• No-result/Tied: 4

SL vs ENG: Ground Pitch Report

The wicket has gotten harder, and batters have found it hard to get going. England, who are known for playing attacking cricket, didn't have players with a strike rate of close to 100. This is a sluggish wicket, which will tear more with time. Hence, the toss will be crucial, and batting second will be preferred.

SL vs ENG: Possible XIs

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

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

SL vs ENG: Player to Watch Out For

Probable Best Batter

Kusal Mendis has been the top batter for Sri Lanka so far and will be looking to produce another great knock in the final game. For England, the form of Joe Root is very good, and he will be a big wicket.

Probable Best Bowler

This wicket is more in favor of spinners. Hence, Adil Rashid and Jeffrey Vandersay are two bowlers from their respective teams to watch out for.

Today Match Prediction: Sri Lanka have a consistent issue of failing with the bat. Hence, we predict England to win the final ODI on Tuesday.

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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.