SL vs ENG Fantasy 11 Prediction | 3rd T20, Cricket Tips

SL vs ENG Dream11 Prediction, 3rd T20, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Injury Updates, Pitch Report for England tour of Sri Lanka 2026

Sri Lanka is set to face England in the 3rd T20 match of the England tour of Sri Lanka 2026 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, on Tuesday, February 03.

Preview

In the 3rd T20 match of the England tour of Sri Lanka 2026, Sri Lanka (SL) is set to face England (ENG). Sri Lanka didn’t perform well in this series, and they already lost two games. They also lost the previous game by 6 wickets (DLS method). However, Pavan Rathnayake performed well with the bat as he scored 40 runs off 22 balls. Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, and Kusal Mendis also batted well. While bowling, Matheesha Pathirana took two wickets, but other bowlers failed to do well.

On the other hand, England performed outstandingly on this tour as they won both the ODI and T20 series. They also performed well in the last game as they won by 6 wickets. Tom Banton performed well with the bat as he scored 54 runs. While Harry Brook scored 36 runs in just 12 balls. Jofra Archer did well in the bowling department as he took two wickets.

Match Information- SL vs ENG Fantasy 11 Prediction

Sri Lanka vs England, 3rd T20I

England tour of Sri Lanka, 3 Feb 2026, Tue, 7:00 PM IST ,Kandy

Probable PlayingXI

Sri Lanka

Pathum Nissanka, K Mendis, C Asalanka(C), W Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, M Theekshana, Kamil Mishara, Pavan Rathnayake, D de Silva, J Liyanage, Eshan Malinga

Bench: S Samarawickrama, PHKD Mendis, AM Fernando, PM Liyanagamage, JF Vandersay, M Priyanath

England

T Banton, LA Dawson, L Wood, HC Brook(C), WG Jacks, Jacob Bethell, SM Curran, J Overton, Jos Buttler, AU Rashid, BA Carse

Bench: BM Duckett, R Ahmed, JE Root, Zak Crawley

Injury News- (Will be added when there is an update)

Weather Report- Clear

Win Prediction- England

Pitch Condition- Average

Avg 1st Inning Score- 168

Pitch Report- SL vs ENG Fantasy 11 Prediction

The pitch at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium provides good bounce and pace, favouring batsmen who play straight and can score freely during the power-play. In the previous match, the batsmen found favourable conditions to bat, and they could find similar conditions in this match as well. They will try their best to score a big total by batting well. However, spinners are also likely to get help from the surface as the match progresses.

Captains- 8.5

Pathum Nissanka SL | BATTER

Pathum Nissanka has performed well in the recent past. Furthermore, he has scored 34 runs in the last game. 9

Tom Banton ENG | WICKETKEEPER

Tom Banton is an excellent batter who played many outstanding innings for his team. He ‌scored 54 runs in the last game with a strike rate of over 163.

Avoid Player Message- 7

Liam Dawson- ENG | ALL-ROUNDER- 8

Janith Liyanage- SL | ALL

Mega League

Players- 11/11

Team 1- 5 : 6

CreditsLeft- 8.5/100

WicketKeeper

Jos Buttler- 9

Batter

Harry Brook- 6.5

Kamil Mishara- 8

AllRounder

Sam Curran- 8.5

Bowler

Adil Rashid- 7.5

Eshan Malinga- 8

Head To Head

Players- 11/11

Team 1- 5 : 6

CreditsLeft- 8/100

WicketKeeper

Jos Buttler- 9

Batter

Harry Brook- 6.5

Kamil Mishara- 8

AllRounder

Sam Curran- 8.5

Jamie Overton- 9

Bowler

Adil Rashid- 7.5

Eshan Malinga- 8

FAQs – Sri Lanka vs England, 3rd T20I

1. When and where is the SL vs ENG 3rd T20I being played?

The match will be played on Tuesday, February 03, 2026, at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, starting at 7:00 PM IST.

2. What is the pitch report for the Pallekele Stadium?

The pitch offers good pace and bounce, helping batters early. Spinners may get assistance later. The average first-innings score is around 168.

3. Which team is more likely to win the SL vs ENG 3rd T20I?

England are favourites as they have already won the series and are in excellent form.

4. Who are the best fantasy captain choices for this match?

Top captaincy options include Tom Banton, Jos Buttler, Pathum Nissanka, and Kusal Mendis.

5. Which bowler can be a match-winner in SL vs ENG?

Adil Rashid is a key threat, having taken wickets consistently and enjoying spin-friendly conditions.

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