SL vs ENG 3rd T20I Highlights: England Win by 12 Runs to Sweep Series 3-0
February 4, 2026
England have completed a 3-0 whitewash over Sri Lanka after pulling off a miraculous 12-run victory in the 3rd T20I at Pallekele! Watch the full highlights of a low-scoring thriller where the visitors defended a modest total of 128. After being put into bat, England struggled on a gripping surface, collapsing to 60/6. It took a gritty 58 off 48 balls from Player of the Series Sam Curran to drag them to 128/9. Sri Lankan pacer Dushmantha Chameera was the star with the ball, claiming a brilliant 5-wicket haul (5/24). In reply, Sri Lanka looked set for victory, but a game-changing spell from young spinner Jacob Bethell turned the match on its head. Bethell took 4 wickets for just 11 runs, including three in the 18th over, to bowl the hosts out for 116. Match Key Moments: Sam Curran's Rescue Act: A crucial fifty when all other batters failed. Chameera's Fire: A stunning 5-fer that dismantled England's top order. The Turning Point: Jacob Bethell's triple-strike over to derail the chase. The Result: England win by 12 runs to enter the 2026 T20 World Cup with perfect momentum. Final Score: England 128/9 def. Sri Lanka 116 (19.3 ov) Player of the Match: Sam Curran Series Result: England won 3-0
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