SL vs ENG Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 3rd, Sri Lanka vs England ODI series 2026

Dream11 fantasy XI tips and guide for the 3rd ODI of the Sri Lanka vs England ODI series 2026 between SL vs ENG to be played in Colombo.

After 11 successive away defeats, England have finally managed to break the losing streak as Joe Root led the team to a 5-wicket win with a brilliant all-round display in second ODI against Sri Lanka. The series is level at 1-1, and the final game is scheduled for Tuesday.

The series decider is slated to be held at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Sri Lanka couldn’t continue the momentum and failed with the bat. There were plenty of starts, but Sri Lanka didn’t have a single individual half-century.

That has been an issue with them. England had an improved performance on a tough pitch, and they will be keen to replicate it to win the series.

SL vs ENG: Match Details

• Match: Sri Lanka (SL) vs England (ENG), 3rd ODI, Sri Lanka vs England ODI series 2026
• Match Date: January 27, 2026 (Tuesday)
• Time: 02:30 P.M. (Indian Standard Time) / 09:00 AM GMT / 02:30 PM LOCAL
• Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

SL vs ENG: Head-to-Head: SL (38) – ENG (39)

A total of 81 ODIs have been played between these two sides. England are marginally ahead with 39 games, as compared to 38 wins for Sri Lanka. Three games have been called off, and there is one tie between them.

SL vs ENG: Weather Report

There is a prediction of light rain on Tuesday in Colombo with the temperature likely to be around 31°C. The humidity will be between 55 and 65 percent.

SL vs ENG: Pitch Report

Harry Brook also admitted that the pitch in Colombo is poor. It is because of the characteristics here. It is slow or low and will get even tougher with time. The overcast conditions or rain can also bring in some help for the bowlers. The toss will be crucial, and batting second does well here. This is an excellent wicket for the slow bowlers.

SL vs ENG: Predicted XIs:

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Dhananjaya de Silva, Kusal Mendis (wk), Charith Asalanka (c), Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Pavan Rathnayake, Pramod Madushan, Jeffrey Vandersay, Asitha Fernando.

England: Rehan Ahmed, Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Will Jacks, Jos Buttler (wk), Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid.

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 SL vs ENG Dream11:

Wicket-keepers: Jos Buttler, Kusal Mendis

Batters: Charith Asalanka, Ben Duckett, J Liyanage, Joe Root

All-rounders: Dunith Wellalage, Dhananjaya de Silva, Rehan Ahmed, Will Jacks

Bowler: Adil Rashid

Captain First-Choice: Charith Asalanka || Captain Second-Choice: Will Jacks

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Ben Duckett || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Dunith Wellalage

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 SL vs ENG Dream11:

Wicket-keepers: Jos Buttler, Kusal Mendis

Batters: Charith Asalanka, Ben Duckett, Joe Root

All-rounders: Dunith Wellalage, Dhananjaya de Silva, Rehan Ahmed, Sam Curran, J Vandersay

Bowler: Adil Rashid

Captain First-Choice: Joe Root || Captain Second-Choice: Sam Curran

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Dhananjaya de Silva || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Kusal Mendis

SL vs ENG: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?

Sri Lanka are inconsistent with the bat, which was visible in the last game. Hence, we back England, who have the momentum, to win this game.

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