Sri Lanka vs England 3rd T20I LIVE: Sri Lanka Eye Consolation Win in Final Clash
Having already lost the first two games of the series, Sri Lanka is determined to finish with a consolation win in the third and final T20I against England today. The rain in Kandy has played a significant role in both matches so far, affecting the flow and outcomes of the games.
England's Remarkable Turnaround in White-Ball Cricket
For England, this series marks a great turnaround in white-ball cricket following a humiliating Ashes campaign. After securing victory in the ODI series, Harry Brook's men are keen to enter the T20 World Cup 2026 with winning momentum. With the series already in their pocket, England might use this opportunity to give their bench strength some valuable gametime before the mega event.
Probable XIs for the Crucial Encounter
The probable lineups for the match are as follows:
- Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Janith Liyanage, Dasun Shanaka (c), Pavan Rathnayake, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Eshan Malinga
- England: Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (capt), Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid, Luke Wood
This match promises to be an exciting conclusion to the series, with both teams having different motivations driving their performance on the field.
