Who won Sri Lanka vs England 3rd ODI today? – Match result and turning points
England won the third ODI by 53 runs and clinched the three-match series 2-1 against Sri Lanka at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on January 27. England were batting first and posted a formidable total of 357/3 in their 50 overs, built around driving centuries from Joe Root and Harry Brook. Root remained unbeaten on 111, while Brook smashed an explosive 136*, and Jacob Bethell provided valuable support with a well-crafted 65. For Sri Lanka, three bowlers managed to take one wicket each.
In reply, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 304 in 46.4 overs. Pathum Nissanka scored a fighting half-century while Pavan Rathnayake played a brilliant knock of 121, but their efforts were not enough to guide the hosts to victory. England’s bowling attack shared the spoils, with four bowlers claiming two wickets each to seal a comprehensive victory and the series.
Best batting performance of the match – Harry Brook
Harry Brook was the standout performer in the third ODI, producing a sensational unbeaten 136 off just 66 balls to register his third ODI century. His explosive knock consisted of 11 fours and nine sixes and had a staggering strike rate of 206.06. Brook also shared a dominant partnership of 191 runs with Joe Root in just 113 balls for the fourth wicket, accelerating the scoring rate and laying the foundation for England’s impressive total.
Top bowling performance of the match – Liam Dawson
Left-arm spinner Liam Dawson was the standout bowler of the match, returning figures of 2/48 from his 10 overs at an economy rate of 4.80. He claimed the key wickets of Jeffrey Vandersay and Dunith Wellalage, effectively wrapping up Sri Lanka’s innings and sealing England’s dominance.
Who was the Player of the Match?
Harry Brook was named Player of the Match for his sensational unbeaten 136 from just 66 deliveries. He formed a crucial partnership with Joe Root, which played a decisive role in England finishing the ODI series 2-1.
Who was the Player of the Series?
Joe Root was named Player of the Series for his outstanding performance, scoring 247 runs in three matches at an average of 123.50. He registered two half-centuries and a century during the ODI series and played a key role in guiding his team to victory.
What’s the next match?
Sri Lanka will take on England in the first T20I of the three-match series at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Friday, January 30.
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