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With a score of 1-1 in the three-match ODI series between England and Sri Lanka, the last match—the third ODI between SL and ENG—will determine the outcome of the series. The series will be won by the victor of the third game, which begins tomorrow (January 27) at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
With an incredible victory over the England cricket team, Sri Lanka began the bilateral ODI series. The opening game was won by the hosts by a margin of 19 runs. In the second game, England recovered admirably, winning by 5 wickets with 22 balls remaining. The third and final match of the competition would become a dead rubber if Sri Lanka were to win the second match as well. However, both teams now view the forthcoming game in Colombo as a final.
Sri Lanka vs England 3rd ODI Match Details:
| Match | Sri Lanka vs England, 3rd ODI, England tour of Sri Lanka 2026 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Tuesday, January 27; 2:30 pm |
| Venue | R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| Broadcast & Live Streaming Details | Sony Sports Network & SonyLIV, Fancode (app & website) |
R Premadasa Stadium Pitch Report:
As it did in the last game, the R. Premadasa Stadium's pitch is anticipated to be rather bowler-friendly. On this track, slow-medium bowlers and spinners may be more successful. Batters' strategies will be put to the test in Colombo.
R Premadasa Stadium Weather Forecast:
Rain and thunderstorms are predicted for tomorrow morning. It is anticipated that the weather will eventually be favourable for a cricket match. However, there can be some severe weather.
Sri Lanka vs England Head to Head:
| Matches Played | 81 |
| Won by Sri Lanka | 38 |
| Won by England | 39 |
| Tied | 1 |
| No Result | 3 |
SL vs ENG Predicted Playing XIs:
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Janith Liyanage, Pramod Madushan, Jeffrey Vandersay, Asitha Fernando, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis (w), Dhananjaya de Silva, and Charith Asalanka (c)
England: Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler (w), Rehan Ahmed, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Jacob Bethell, Will Jacks, Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, and Adil Rashid
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