England vs Sri Lanka Prediction, 3rd ODI – Who will win today’s match between ENG vs SL?

England (ENG) face Sri Lanka (SL) in the third ODI at the Kennington Oval in London on Sunday, September 27. This is going to be the all-important series decider.

England won the first ODI comprehensively by 89 runs in Chester-le-Street. This was Sri Lanka’s fourth defeat in a row on their tour of the United Kingdom as they had been whitewashed in the preceding T20I series. Not many would have given Sri Lanka a chance to fight back and level the series in Leeds. However, they managed to do so on the back of a magnificent century from captain Kusal Mendis.

Sri Lanka amassed 321/6 in 50 overs before restricting the strong England batting line-up for just 305/9, winning the match by 16 runs. This set things up nicely for the third and final ODI, which would decide the fate of the series.

ENG vs SL: Match Details

Kennington Oval, London: Pitch Report

The Kennington Oval in London has been a happy hunting ground for bowlers over the years. Batters will have to work hard for their runs and trusting their technique will be very important. Both teams will look to make the new ball count when they are bowling.

ENG vs SL: Head-to-Head ODI Record

ENG vs SL: Predicted Playing XIs

England

Ben Duckett, Tom Banton, Joe Root, Harry Brook (C), Jordan Cox (WK), Will Jacks, Rehan Ahmed, Gus Atkinson, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue.

Sri Lanka

Pathum Nissanka, Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Mendis (C & WK), Pavan Rathnayake, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Sachindu Colombage, Eshan Malinga, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka.

ENG vs SL: Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Ben Duckett

Ben Duckett has been in sublime touch in the series so far. He scored a brisk 32 off 29 balls in the first ODI. In the second, he performed better, slamming 67 off just 63 deliveries. Duckett will look to make the most of the power play overs.

Probable Best Bowler: Gus Atkinson

Keep an eye on Gus Atkinson, who has picked up three wickets in two games, and has a remarkably low economy rate of 4.71. He will look to keep things tight inside the power play and the Sri Lankan batters will do well not to get frustrated if they can’t take him for too many runs.

Today’s Match Prediction: England to win the match