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

Preview

England have already taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in their three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka. The Brits dominated at the Sophia Gardens in Cardiff and won both games while tracking down modest targets.

The last and final T20I is scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 26 at the Rose Bowl in Southampton. The Lankans have plenty to think about, especially about their batting woes.

In the last match, the visitors’ bowlers tried their hearts out while defending a low score after the batters faltered. In Southampton, Lanka and the Three Lions have locked horns in two T20Is with both teams coming out trumps once.

Match Details

Match – England vs Sri Lanka – 3rd match

Venue – The Rose Bowl, Southampton

Time – 07:00 PM IST, 01:30 PM GMT

Where to watch live – Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV

Pitch report

The pitch in Southampton has been fairly good for batting over the years. An average score of 166 suggests that a competitive game seems to be on the cards. In the last two matches at the venue, the team, batting second won, and hence, chasing should be the way forward. There are chances of rain around 1 PM and 2 PM and hence, there could be a couple of interruptions.

Avg score: 166 (8 T20Is in Southampton)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 4, Lost – 4, N/R – 0

Playing combination for ENG vs SL

England

Predicted XI

Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Dawid Malan, Eoin Morgan (C), Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Chris Jordan, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood

Bench: Tom Curran, Liam Dawson, Jis Buttler, Sam Billings, David Willey

Sri Lanka

Predicted XI

Danushka Gunathilaka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Perera (C and WK), Kusal Mendis, Niroshan Dickwella, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Isuru Udana, Akila Dananjaya, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando

Bench: Ramesh Mendis, Ishan Jayaratne, Charith Asalanka, Chamika Karunaratne, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Asitha Fernando, Lakshan Sandakan, Praveen Jayawickrama, Oshada Fernando, Pathum Nissanka, Shiran Fernando, Dhananjaya de Silva, Nuwan Pradeep

ENG vs SL Head-to-Head

Overall

Played – 11 | England – 7 | Sri Lanka – 4 | N/R – 0

In England

Played – 6 | England – 3 | Sri Lanka – 3 | Draw – 0

Probable best batsman of the match

Jonny Bairstow– England

Jonny Bairstow didn’t have much to do in the first match after the openers set the tone for the run-chase. In the second match, he opened the batting, but to his dismay, he flattered to deceive.

The right-hander was unable to open his account and was castled by Binura Fernando. On a decent batting strip in Southampton, Bairstow would be looking to churn out a knock of substance.

Probable best bowler of the match

Wanindu Hasaranga– Sri Lanka

Wanindu Hasaranga has been extremely impressive for the Lankans in the series. In the first game, he gave runs at an economy of three, though he couldn’t get a wicket.

In the second match, he picked up the prized scalps of Jason Roy and Sam Billings at a critical stage of the match. The visiting team would want him to carry on with his rich vein of form even in the final encounter.

Today’s match prediction: England to win the match.

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.