England and Sri Lanka will face each other in the 3rd ODI of the Sri Lanka tour of England 2026 at The Oval, London, on September 27, 2026. The three-match ODI series is currently level at 1-1. England won the first ODI by 89 runs, while Sri Lanka won the second ODI by 16 runs. The third ODI will decide the winner of the series.
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ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - Sri Lanka Tour of England 2026, 3rd ODI

For the ENG vs SL Dream11 prediction today match, fantasy users can consider players who have performed consistently in the first two matches. Kusal Mendis, Jos Buttler and Ben Duckett are among the top run scorers in the series, while Will Jacks, Dunith Wellalage and Sachindu Colombage have contributed with the ball. Let's look at the match details and other important updates for the ENG vs SL Dream11 team prediction.
England vs Sri Lanka Match Details
| Tournament | Sri Lanka tour of England 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | England vs Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI |
| Toss | To Be Updated |
| Venue | The Oval |
| City | London |
| Match Start Time | 3:00 PM, September 27, 2026 |
| Live Streaming | Sony LIV |
| Scorecard | ENG vs SL 3rd ODI Scorecard |
ENG vs SL Dream11 Team Today Stats
| Player | Team | Last Match Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Kusal Mendis | Sri Lanka | 121 Runs |
| Gus Atkinson | England | 2 Wickets |
| Tom Banton | England | 73 Runs |
| Dunith Wellalage | Sri Lanka | 3 Wickets |
ENG vs SL Toss Prediction
The Oval ODI statistics show that teams bowling first have won more matches at the venue. Out of 82 ODI matches, teams bowling first have won 43 matches, while teams batting first have won 35 matches. So, Harry Brook is likely to win the toss and choose to bowl first.
Record of Chasing Teams at The Oval
The Oval has hosted 82 ODI matches. The average first-innings score at the venue is 246 runs, while the average second-innings score is 210 runs. Teams bowling first have won more matches at the venue based on the available ODI statistics.
| Chasing Record | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Good | 52% |
ENG vs SL Playing 11 (Probable)
| England Playing XI | Sri Lanka Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Ben Duckett | Pathum Nissanka |
| Joe Root | Kamil Mishara |
| Harry Brook (C) | Kusal Mendis (WK/C) |
| Jos Buttler (WK) | Charith Asalanka |
| Will Jacks | Kamindu Mendis |
| Liam Dawson | Janith Liyanage |
| Jamie Overton | Dunith Wellalage |
| Jofra Archer | Dushmantha Chameera |
| Adil Rashid | Asitha Fernando |
| Gus Atkinson | Sachindu Colombage |
| Josh Tongue | Dilshan Madushanka |
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ENG vs SL Top Run Scorers & Leading Wicket Takers
| Top Run Scorers | Kusal Mendis and Jos Buttler |
|---|---|
| Leading Wicket Takers | Will Jacks and Dunith Wellalage |
ENG vs SL Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
| Captain | Kusal Mendis and Jos Buttler |
|---|---|
| Vice-Captain | Will Jacks and Dunith Wellalage |
Top Picks for ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Kusal Mendis | Sri Lanka | Wicketkeeper |
| Jos Buttler | England | Wicketkeeper |
Budget Picks for ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Dunith Wellalage | Sri Lanka | Bowler |
| Sachindu Colombage | Sri Lanka | Bowler |
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Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
- Keeper: Kusal Mendis(C), Jos Buttler
- Batters: Ben Duckett, H Brook, T Banton
- All-rounders: Will Jacks(VC), K Mendis
- Bowlers: Dunith Wellalage, Gus Atkinson, Sachindu Colombage, Asitha Fernando

Best Dream11 Team Today
- Keeper: Kusal Mendis, Jos Buttler(C)
- Batters: Ben Duckett, P Nissanka, T Banton
- All-rounders: Will Jacks
- Bowlers: Dunith Wellalage(VC), Gus Atkinson, Sachindu Colombage, Asitha Fernando, R Ahmed

Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for the ENG vs SL match based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction Today (3rd ODI) Sri Lanka Tour of England 2026 Players to Avoid
Charith Asalanka scored 11 runs in the last match, while Joe Root scored only 15 runs. So, both players are not in great form and can be avoided in today's ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction team.
| Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| Charith Asalanka | 8.5 Cr |
| Joe Root | 9.0 Cr |
ENG vs SL Weather & Pitch Report at The Oval
- The weather at one of the best cricket stadiums in the world, The Oval in London on September 27, 2026 is expected to feature sunny intervals and a gentle breeze. The temperature is expected to remain around 22°C to 23°C, with the low around 12°C to 14°C.
- The pitch at The Oval has hosted 82 ODI matches. The average first-innings score is 246 runs, while the average second-innings score is 210 runs. Teams bowling first have won 43 matches compared with 35 wins for teams batting first.
| Temperature | Around 22°C to 23°C |
|---|---|
| Weather Forecast | Sunny Intervals |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Batting and Bowling |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 246 |
ENG vs SL H2H Records
England and Sri Lanka have played 81 ODI matches against each other. England have won 39 matches, and Sri Lanka have won 38 matches so far. In the last five matches listed, England have won three matches, while Sri Lanka have won two matches. Sri Lanka won the most recent ODI by 16 runs on September 24, 2026.
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| England (ENG) | 39 |
| Sri Lanka (SL) | 38 |
| No Result | 3 |
| Tied | 1 |
Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis.
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