Sri Lanka And England third and final ODI series are set for an exciting encounter which will be played on Tuesday, January 27 at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. With the series tied at 1-1, this decider will be a high-intensity one, with both sides eager to win the series.

Sri Lanka have had strong performances at times during the series, starting well with a 19-run win in the first match, where efforts from all their players put pressure on England. However, the visitors made an impressive comeback in the second ODI, with a stellar batting performance from Joe Root helping Harry Brook’s side level the series and regain momentum.

As the final match approaches, both the teams will look to showcase their best cricket at crucial times. A lot will depend on how the batsmen handle the pressure, as a strong top-order performance could prove to be decisive in this tight contest. The conditions in Colombo often test skill and patience, so fans can expect a close contest, where small margins can determine the outcome.

SL vs ENG, 3rd ODI: Match Details

• Date and Time: 27 January; 2:30 pm IST / 9:00 pm GMT / 2:30 pm local
• place: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

SL vs ENG, head-to-head record in ODIs

Played: 81 | Sri Lanka won: 38 | England won: 39 | No result/tie: 4

R. Premadasa Stadium Pitch Report

The pitch at the R. Premadasa Stadium is considered one of the most challenging and strategic surfaces in the subcontinent, often demanding smart cricket rather than just raw power. Traditionally considered slow and low, this wicket favors teams that are comfortable playing spin and are suited to variable bounce. Batsmen who are patient and willing to make use of the empty spaces tend to have more success here, rather than relying solely on big hits.

As the match progresses, the surface is expected to have pronounced grip and turn, especially during the middle overs, bringing the spinners into the contest strongly. This makes the phase between overs 10 to 40 particularly important in 50-over matches, where the game can often change dramatically.

teams

Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka (a), Kusal Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Pathum Nissanka, Pawan RatnayakeSadira Samar Bikram, Dhananjay D Silva, Janith Lianage, Kamindu Medis, Vanindu Hasarga, Dunith Velalage, Milan Ratnayake, Astha Furnado, Ishan Malga, Pramod Maduson, Maheish Thexana, Jeffrey Vanders

England: Harry Brook (w), Tom Banton (wk), Jos Buttler (wk), Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Jacob Battell, Brydon Carse, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Rehan Ahmed, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood.

SL vs ENG, 3rd ODI: Today Match Prediction

Case 1:

• Sri Lanka wins the toss and bowls first
• England’s powerplay score: 50-60
• England’s total score: 240-250

Case 2:

• England wins the toss and bowls first
• Sri Lanka’s powerplay score: 40-50
• Sri Lanka’s total score: 230-240

Match Result: The team bowling first has more chances of winning the match.