Sri Lanka National Cricket Team vs England National Cricket Team Match: Sri Lanka and England will face each other in the third and final One Day International at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. The three-match series is level at 1-1, making the final game a series decider. The match is the last ODI for both teams before the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Both sides will look to end the series on a winning note to gain confidence ahead of the global event.
Sri Lanka won the first ODI by 19 runs after posting 271 for six. England bounced back strongly in the second match, restricting the hosts to 219 and winning by five wickets with 22 balls remaining. The team that wins the third ODI will claim the series.
Match Details
Match: SL vs ENG, 3rd ODI
Series: England tour of Sri Lanka 2026
Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Time: 2:30 PM local time | 9:00 AM GMT
Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Weather and pitch report
Weather conditions in Colombo could play a role in the match. Rain and thunderstorms are forecast earlier in the day, though conditions are expected to improve closer to match time. Cloud cover may remain over the stadium.
The pitch at the R. Premadasa Stadium is expected to be slow and spin-friendly. Batting may not be easy, and the toss could prove important. Spinners are likely to have a major impact, while fast bowlers could get some movement early if conditions assist.
Squads
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis (wk), Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Eshan Malinga, Asitha Fernando, Jeffrey Vandersay, Pramod Madushan, Dunith Wellalage, Pavan Rathnayake, Milan Priyanath Rathnayake, Sadeera Samarawickrama.
England: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Will Jacks, Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood, Brydon Carse, Tom Banton, Rehan Ahmed.
Probable Playing XIs
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis (wk), Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka (c), Janith Liyanage, Pavan Rathnayake, Dunith Wellalage, Pramod Madushan, Jeffrey Vandersay, Asitha Fernando.
England: Rehan Ahmed, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Will Jacks, Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid.
Live telecast details
The third ODI will be broadcast live in India on the Sony Sports Network. Online streaming will be available on the SonyLIV and FanCode platforms.