Get the best SL vs ENG Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, likely playing XI and match insights for the 3rd ODI match of the English Tour of Sri Lanka 2026. Expert analysis and more.
SL vs ENG Match Preview:
After losing the first match, England leveled the three-match ODI series 1-1 by winning the second ODI in Colombo.
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In that match, Sri Lanka scored 219 all out while batting first, with Charith Asalanka top scoring with 45 and contributions from Dhananjaya de Silva helping the hosts reach a defendable total. However, England responded strongly and chased down the target of 223/5 with five wickets in hand, mainly thanks to Joe Root’s 75 runs and useful support from Harry Brook and Jos Buttler. England’s spin attack also bowled well on the slow pitch to contain Sri Lanka.
Hence, the third ODI will be the series decider with both teams having momentum after contrasting performances. Sri Lanka will look to bounce back at the same venue and take the series lead while England will look to continue their batting form and secure a series win in the final match.
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SL vs ENG Head-to-Head Record:
Teams | Matches won |
Sri Lanka | 38 |
England | 39 |
SL vs ENG Weather and Pitch Report:
Temperature | 28°C |
Weather forecast | Light rain |
Pitch behavior | Balanced |
Best suited for | Play |
Average score in the first innings | 240 |
Record of chasing teams:
SL vs ENG 11s games (predicted):
Sri Lanka plays 11:
1) Pathum Nissanka
2) Kamil Mishara
3) Kusal Mendis (wk)
4) Sadeera Samarawickrama
5) Charith Asalanka
6) Janith Liyanage
7) Dhananjaya de Silva
8) Dunith Wellalage
9)Jeffrey Vandersay
10) Pramod Madushan
11) Asitha Fernando
England Plays 11:
1) Zak Crawley
2) Ben Duckett
3) Joe Carrot
4) Harry Brook
5) Jos Buttler (wk)
6) Will Jacks
7) Jamie Overton
8) Rehan Ahmed
9) Adil Rashid
10) Brydon Carse
11) Jacob Bethel
Popular picks for SL vs ENG Dream11 prediction and fantasy cricket tips:
Captaincy Choices:
Ben Duckett – Anchoring England’s top spot as a left-handed opening batsman, he has contributed 101 runs in this series with proactive stroke play and consistent early momentum. |
Joe Root – Representing England as a right-handed batsman, he has been a consistent contributor in the ongoing series, amassing 136 runs in a composed and technically assured innings. |
Top Picks:
Kusal Mendis – Serving Sri Lanka as a right-handed wicketkeeper-batsman, he has shown strong form throughout the series, amassing 119 runs with assertive strokeplay and a reliable top-class presence. |
Dhananjaya de Silva – A right-handed batsman and right-arm off-break option for Sri Lanka. He has delivered balanced returns in the ongoing series with 50 runs and 3 wickets, showing valuable all-round versatility. |
Budget choices:
Pathum Nissanka – Reinforcing Sri Lanka’s top spot as a right-handed opener, he provides measured starts, solid technique and controlled batting rotation during the early stages of the innings. |
Sam Curran – He offers England valuable two-skill depth as a left-handed batsman and left-arm medium-fast seamer, contributing flexible mid-range runs and tactical wicket-taking options across formats. |
SL vs ENG England Tour of Sri Lanka 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
Captain | Joe Root and Ben Duckett |
Vice Captain | Kusal Mendis & Dhananjaya de Silva |
SL vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Goalkeepers – Jos Buttler, Kusal Mendis
- Batters – Joe Root ©, Ben Duckett, Charith Asalanka
- All-rounders – Dhananjaya de Silva (vc), Jeffrey Vandersay, Dunith Wellalage, Rehan Ahmed
- Bowlers – Adil Rashid, Jamie Overton
SL vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Goalkeepers – Jos Buttler, Kusal Mendis (vc)
- Batters – Joe Root, Ben Duckett ©, Pathum Nissanka
- All-rounders – Dhananjaya de silva, sam quran, Jeffrey Vandersay, Dunith Wellage
- Bowlers – Adil Rashid, Jamie Overton
SL vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Today Match 3rd ODI England Tour of Sri Lanka 2026 Players to Avoid:
Players | Dream11 credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
Zak Crawley | 7.5 credits | DNP |
Kamil Mishara | 8.0 credits | THAT |
SL vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Today Match 3rd ODI England Tour of Sri Lanka 2026 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice | Joe Root |
GL Captaincy Choice | Ben Duckett |
Point picks | Sam Curran and Pathum Nissanka |
Dream11 Combination | 2-3-4-2 |
SL vs ENG Match winner prediction:
Based on the team composition and home conditions, Sri Lanka is expected to secure a win in this match.
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