Sri Lanka vs England, 3rd T20I Match Prediction: Who will win today’s match?

Sri Lanka (SL) take on England (ENG) in the third T20I at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele on Tuesday, February 3.

Dasun Shanaka-led Sri Lanka will look to avoid a whitewash, which could shatter their morale heading into the T20 World Cup. They have been outplayed by England in the first two matches. The Three Lions have been brilliant with the bat, while the bowlers have also chipped in considerably.

The Sri Lankan players would have to play out of their skins to get the better of a rampant England side on Tuesday. This is the last official encounter for both teams before they play one warm-up match each ahead of the T20 World Cup.

SL vs ENG Match Details

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

The surface has been quite good for batting, but rain has played a frustrating role. Both matches were won by England, who batted second each time. The captain who wins the toss would want to bowl first as there could be some rain in the offing and chasing teams always have an advantage when the game gets shortened.

SL vs ENG Head to Head T20I Record

SL vs ENG Predicted Playing XIs

Sri Lanka (SL):

Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis (wicketkeeper), Janith Liyanage, Charith Asalanka, Pavan Rathnayake, Dasun Shanaka (captain), Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Matheesha Pathirana, Eshan Malinga.

England (ENG):

Phil Salt (wicketkeeper), Jos Buttler, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (captain), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer.

SL vs ENG Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter: Harry Brook

Harry Brook has led the team from the front. The right-handed batter remained unbeaten on 16 off 18 balls in the first T20I. However, in the second T20I, Brook unleashed his full potential, slamming 36 off just 12 balls, hitting two fours and four sixes. He will want to finish the series on a high note with another resounding performance.

Probable Best Bowler: Adil Rashid

Adil Rashid has been brilliant on the tour thus far. He finished as the highest wicket-taker in the ODI leg. Now, he is the leading wicket-taker in T20Is. In two games, the experienced campaigner has four wickets to his name. His spell through the middle overs will be crucial.

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