England vs Sri Lanka Prediction, 3rd T20I – Who will win today’s match between ENG vs SL?

The upcoming third T20I between England (ENG) and Sri Lanka (SL) is seemingly a dead rubber; however, there is a lot to witness for fans in this promising contest. The fixture will be played at the iconic Old Trafford ground in Manchester on Saturday, September 19.

England have truly played like hosts and have found themselves absolutely home to the conditions to gain a 2-0 lead. They will be desperate for a whitewash and maintain their good form in the shortest format of the game intact, especially after an unfortunate exit from the T20 World Cup earlier this year, where India beat them in the semi-finals in Mumbai.

Sri Lanka, on the other hand, haven't been able to capitalise on the momentum in the series and have looked scattered as a unit. Their bowlers have struggled a lot and haven't been able to stem the flow of runs at all, which has cost them big time. With a series loss already written in their fate, the Lankan Lions will be eager to gain a win by starting afresh.

ENG vs SL: Match Details

Old Trafford, Manchester: Pitch Report

The team that opts to bowl first on the wicket at the Old Trafford in Manchester is likely to dominate in the third T20I. The pitch here has a tendency to open up and become relatively easy to bat on in the latter half, while the spinners are likely to dominate. Given the larger boundary dimensions, spinners will not shy from tossing the ball, asking the batters to go for a hit.

ENG vs SL: Head-to-Head T20I Record

ENG vs SL: Predicted Playing 11s

England

Aneurin Donald, Jos Buttler (WK), Harry Brook (C), Tom Banton, Jordan Cox, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Liam Dawson, Sonny Baker, Adil Rashid

Sri Lanka

Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara (WK), Lahiru Udara, Charith Asalanka (C), Dasun Shanaka, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Tharindu Ratnayake, Dushmantha Chameera, Eshan Malinga, Dilshan Madushanka

ENG vs SL: Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Harry Brook

After a blistering century in the series opener, English skipper Harry Brook showcased his class as an all-format player, becoming the only captain to hit two T20I centuries in a calendar year. He followed it up with a handy 23-run knock in the second game, as the English side clinched the three-match series 2-0. With the series already in his pocket, Brook would want to express himself even more freely and score an impressive knock on Saturday.

Probable Best Bowler: Liam Dawson

The left-arm spinner, Liam Dawson, has been in good form in the ongoing T20I series. In the two games played in the competition so far, Dawson has picked up five wickets, helping the Three Lions gain an unassailable lead in the series. His next goal would be to end the series on a high by producing a match-winning spell with the ball in Manchester.

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