Our England vs Sri Lanka match prediction backs England to win the 3rd Match of the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series, with a 54% win probability against Sri Lanka’s 46%. England’s batting depth, led by Tom Banton, and Sri Lanka’s shaky form line (A L W L L) give Harry Brook’s side the edge. This preview covers the toss, pitch, weather, head-to-head record, squads, top performers for your fantasy cricket tips and our final ENG vs SL prediction.
England vs Sri Lanka Match Details
Match | England vs Sri Lanka | 3rd Match | Pakistan ODI Tri-Series |
Date | 22/10/2026 (Thursday) |
Time | BDT 2:00 PM / PKT 1:00 PM / INR 1:30 PM |
Format | ODI |
Venue | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
Recent performance | England – W W L W L, Sri Lanka – A L W L L |
ENG vs SL Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2026: Live Streaming & Broadcast Info
Broadcast details may vary by region, so fans should confirm local listings before the first ball.
- Pakistan: PTV Sports / A Sports (TV) & Tapmad (Streaming)
- India: Sony Sports Network (TV) & Sony LIV (Streaming)
- Australia & New Zealand: Fox Cricket (TV) & Kayo Sports / Foxtel Now (Streaming — Australia only)
- USA & Canada: Willow TV (TV) & Willow TV app / Sling TV (Streaming)
- United Kingdom: Sky Sports Cricket / Sky Sports Main Event (TV) & Sky Go / NOW (Streaming)
- Bangladesh: TSports (TV) & Tapmad (Streaming)
- Sri Lanka: Peo TV / Siyatha TV (TV) & Dialog (Streaming)
- MENA: Cricbuzz (Streaming/Web)
- Worldwide: Matches available via Sports Live Hub for global streaming access across regions.
Click here to watch the Live Stream on Sports Live Hub (SLH)
England vs Sri Lanka Toss Prediction
England are tipped to win the toss and bat first. Both earlier matches here were day/night games, so evening dew could help chasers, yet both chases fell short. Dew details are unconfirmed, but a true surface should let Tom Banton and company post 210+, making batting first the sharper call.
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
No official pitch report is available yet, but this tri-series offers clues. Pakistan posted 305 and 302/9 in the first two matches here, and the chasing sides, Sri Lanka and England, fell short both times. That points to a good batting surface where setting a target is attractive. Expect another high-scoring fixture, with bowlers needing discipline through the middle overs.
Weather Report
Official temperature and dew details were not available at the time of writing, so this outlook stays cautious. Both earlier matches at this venue were day/night games, so evening dew is possible and could favour the chasing side, although neither chase succeeded. Teams will check the weather report closely before the toss, because conditions could shape the bat-or-bowl decision in this fixture.
ENG vs SL Head-to-Head Records
Matches Played | 81 |
ENG Won | 40 |
SL Won | 37 |
Tied | 1 |
No Result | 3 |
First-ever Fixture | February 13, 1982 |
Most-recent Fixture | September 27, 2026 |
England vs Sri Lanka Team Preview & Squads
England
Harry Brook leads a side with a form line, but the latest result stings. Chasing 303 against Pakistan on October 20, England were bowled out for 215 in 38.4 overs and lost by 87 runs. Brook’s chase management is the main question in this ENG vs SL preview, and it is an afternoon England would happily delete from the archive.
Ben Duckett is the key batter, while Tom Banton is tipped to lead both the run and six-hitting charts. Joe Root, Will Jacks, Jordan Cox, James Coles and Sam Curran add depth, so a 210+ total is realistic if the top order gets going.
Sonny Baker is the key bowler, and Adil Rashid is predicted to take the most wickets. Gus Atkinson, Josh Tongue, Henry Crocombe, Liam Dawson and Mason Crane give variety, while Jamie Overton, the key all-rounder, balances the side.
England Squads
Harry Brook, Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker, Tom Banton, James Coles, Jordan Cox, Mason Crane, Henry Crocombe, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Josh Tongue
Sri Lanka
Kusal Mendis captains Sri Lanka, whose form line reads 1 win and 3 loses. The latest outing was a 37-run loss to Pakistan on October 18, where Sri Lanka were bowled out for 268 in 48.1 overs chasing 306. Salman Agha’s 107 off 90 balls shaped that target, so Mendis must find a way to close the gap.
Kamindu Mendis is the key batter, with Kusal Mendis predicted to top the run and six charts. Kamil Mishara, Avishka Fernando, Pavan Rathnayake, Janith Liyanage and Sahan Arachchige give the order options, and a 200+ score looks achievable.
Eshan Malinga is the key bowler, while Asitha Fernando is tipped as the leading wicket-taker. Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka, Maheesh Theekshana and Dunith Wellalage add variety, and Dasun Shanaka, the key all-rounder, supplies balance and finishing power.
Sri Lanka Squads
Kusal Mendis, Sahan Arachchige, Dushmantha Chameera, Sachindu Colombage, Asitha Fernando, Avishka Fernando, Janith Liyanage, Dilshan Madushanka, Eshan Malinga, Kamindu Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Pavan Rathnayake, Dasun Shanaka, Maheesh Theekshana, Lahiru Udara, Dunith Wellalage
ENG vs SL Prediction
Event | England | Sri Lanka |
Toss Winner | England | – |
Player of the Match | Tom Banton | – |
Top Run Scorer | Tom Banton | Kusal Mendis |
Top Wicket Taker | Adil Rashid | Asitha Fernando |
Most Sixes | Tom Banton | Kusal Mendis |
Predicted Score | 210+ | 200+ |
Win Probability | 54% | 46% |
England vs Sri Lanka Winning Prediction
Our England vs Sri Lanka match prediction stays with England at 54%, ahead of Sri Lanka at 46%, because their batting depth should handle this surface better than Sri Lanka’s inconsistent form. Sri Lanka’s top order can still make it tight, so nothing is guaranteed. Who takes the 3rd Match, Banton or Kusal Mendis? Share your pick, and follow JeetBuzz for more updates, stats and analysis.
FAQ: Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2026 3rd Match
Q1. What time does England vs Sri Lanka start in IST?
The match begins at 1:30 PM IST on October 22, 2026.
Q2. Who are the captains for the 3rd Match?
Harry Brook captains England and Kusal Mendis leads Sri Lanka.
Q3. Who are the key all-rounders for each side?
Jamie Overton is England’s key all-rounder and Dasun Shanaka is Sri Lanka’s.