England will square off with Sri Lanka in the third and final match of the three-game T20I series at The Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester on Saturday, September 19.
Delving into the details of the second T20I, Sri Lanka was tasked with batting first, posting a meagre total of 145/9 in 20 overs. Pathum Nissanka (37) and Charith Asalanka (31) were the top scorers in the first innings. Liam Dawson scalped a three-wicket haul.
In the chase, England sealed the deal in 12.1 overs with six wickets in hand. Tom Banton (52) was the top scorer as England took a 2-0 lead in the three-game series.
ENG vs SL, T20I Series 2026, Match 3, Match Details
Match: England vs Sri Lanka, T20I Series 2026, Match 3
Time & Date: 7:00 PM IST, Saturday, September 19
Venue: Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester
ENG vs SL, T20I Series 2026, Match 3 Pitch Report
The average first-innings score at this venue across the last three T20Is was 231. Interestingly, two out of these three games saw the team batting first come out on top. On that note, we can expect the captain, who won the toss, to elect to bat first and put up a big total.
ENG vs SL, T20I Series 2026, Match 3 Probable XIs
England
Aneurin Donald, Jos Buttler (wk), Harry Brook (c), Tom Banton, Jordan Cox, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Liam Dawson, Sonny Baker, Adil Rashid
Sri Lanka
Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara (wk), Lahiru Udara, Charith Asalanka (c), Dasun Shanaka, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Tharindu Ratnayake, Dushmantha Chameera, Eshan Malinga, Dilshan Madushanka
ENG vs SL, T20I Series 2026, Match 3 Winner Prediction
Match Winner: England
With England starting the three-game T20I series on a thumping note, we can anticipate the hosts continuing their dominant momentum and securing yet another comfortable win to seal the series 3-0, sweeping the visitors.
