ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction, 3rd ODI, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Injury Updates, Pitch Report for England vs Sri Lanka in England, 2026

England square off against Sri Lanka in the decisive third ODI at the Kennington Oval in London on Sunday, September 27. The series is intriguingly poised at 1-1 after the first two games.

By CricTracker Staff

Updated - 26 Sept 2026, 15:44 IST

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Preview

England square off against Sri Lanka in the decisive third ODI at the Kennington Oval in London on Sunday, September 27. The series is intriguingly poised at 1-1 after the first two games.

In the first ODI in Chester-le-Street, Sri Lanka bowled well to dismiss England for 265 in 48.1 overs. However, the batters couldn't step up under pressure. The Sri Lankan side was bowled out for 176 in 37 overs, losing by 89 runs.

In the second ODI in Leeds, the tourists put on a spirited show. Captain Kusal Mendis scored a brilliant century to help Sri Lanka post 321/6. In the second innings, England were restricted to 305/9 in 50 overs.

Match Information

England vs Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI

Sri Lanka tour of England, 27 Sep 2026, Sun, 3:00 PM IST ,Kennington Oval, London

Broadcast

Sony Sports Network

Live Stream

SonyLiv

Weather Report

Kennington Oval, London

Clouds

19.7°C

47% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

England

L
W
W
W
W

Sri Lanka

W
L
L
L
L

Players Stats in current Series

70 Runs

2 Matches

2

Jos Buttler

ENG - wk

172 Runs

3 Matches

3

163 Runs

2 Matches

4

Harry Brook

ENG - bat

170 Runs

3 Matches

5

Ben Duckett

ENG - bat

99 Runs

2 Matches

6

36 Runs

2 Matches

1

Harry Brook

ENG - bat

217.95

3 Matches

2

Jos Buttler

ENG - wk

121.95

2 Matches

3

191.67

3 Matches

119.61

2 Matches

5

Jos Buttler

ENG - wk

186.96

3 Matches

6

Tom Banton

ENG - bat

112.16

2 Matches

1

Sonny Baker

ENG - bowl

6 Wkts

3 Matches

2

Will Jacks

ENG - bat

5 Wkts

2 Matches

3

Liam Dawson

ENG - all

6 Wkts

3 Matches

4 Wkts

2 Matches

5

Jamie Overton

ENG - all

5 Wkts

3 Matches

6

Sachindu Colombage

SL - bowl

4 Wkts

2 Matches

1

Sonny Baker

ENG - bowl

3.72

3 Matches

2

Will Jacks

ENG - bat

4.58

2 Matches

3

Jamie Overton

ENG - all

5.27

3 Matches

4

Gus Atkinson

ENG - ALL-ROUNDER

4.71

2 Matches

5

Josh Tongue

ENG - bowl

6.25

1 Match

5.21

2 Matches

Probable Playing XI

England

HC Brook (C), Jordan Cox (wk), BM Duckett, T Banton, WG Jacks, AAP Atkinson, JC Tongue, Jofra Archer, J Overton, JE Root, R Ahmed

Bench : Jos Buttler, LA Dawson, AU Rashid, Sonny Baker, Henry Crocombe, AHT Donald, James Coles, S Mahmood

Sri Lanka

Pavan Rathnayake, Pathum Nissanka, C Asalanka, PHKD Mendis, J Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, D Madushanka, Eshan Malinga, K Mendis (C), AM Fernando, Sachindu Colombage

Bench : Kamil Mishara, W Hasaranga, M Theekshana, D Shanaka, D Chameera, LU Igalagamage, N Thushara, KTH Ratnayake

Injury and availability news

Will be updated once available

Pitch Report

The Kennington Oval is known for producing balanced surfaces. The average first innings score is around 246. Bowling first has been more rewarding at this venue in ODI cricket. The new ball will be key for both teams.

60%

Pace Bowling

40%

Spin Bowling

55%

Batting Pitch

246

Average Score

45%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

6.5
C

Harry Brook ENG | BAT

The England captain scored a brisk half-century in the first ODI but failed to build on it in the second. Harry Brook will look to lead from the front in this decider.

9
VC

Kusal Mendis SL | WK

Kusal Mendis will be high on confidence after his remarkable century in the second ODI. If he gets himself set at the crease, it will help Sri Lanka get to a formidable total.

9

Ben Duckett ENG | BAT

Ben Duckett scored a quickfire 32 in the first game and followed it up with a 63-ball 67 in the second. He will have an important role to play in the power play overs.

7

Dunith Wellalage SL | BOWL

Dunith Wellalage will be a key player in this clash because of his all-round abilities. The all-rounder scored an unbeaten 16 in the last game and picked up three wickets. Another performance like this could give Sri Lanka a massive series win.

7.5

Will Jacks ENG | BAT

Will Jacks, who picked up a five-wicket haul in the first ODI, has scored handy runs with the bat in both matches this series.

8

Gus Atkinson ENG | ALL-ROUNDER

Gus Atkinson can be a player to watch out in this game. He has bowled well with the new ball and also at the back end. The 28-year-old can also contribute with vital runs down the order.

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8

Charith Asalanka

SL | BAT

8.5

Rehan Ahmed

ENG | BOWL

Teams will be updated after Toss

Last Updated On - Sep 26 2026 3:44 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

ENG

6 : 5

SL

Credits Left
11/100

Head To Head
Kusal Mendis
VC

9

Harry Brook
C

6.5

Ben Duckett

9

Tom Banton

9

Will Jacks

7.5

Pathum Nissanka

8.5

Joe Root

8.5

Kamindu Mendis

9

Gus Atkinson

8

Dunith Wellalage

7

Asitha Fernando

7

Players
11/11

Team 1

ENG

6 : 5

SL

Credits Left
13/100

Mega League
Kusal Mendis

9

Harry Brook
C

6.5

Ben Duckett

9

Will Jacks

7.5

Pavan Rathnayake

8.5

Joe Root

8.5

Kamindu Mendis

9

Gus Atkinson

8

Jofra Archer

7

Dunith Wellalage
VC

7

Asitha Fernando

7

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