SL vs ENG Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - 3rd Match, Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2026

Sri Lanka and England will go head-to-head in a crucial third match of the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on October 22, 2026. Both sides enter the contest still searching for their first points after the hosts Pakistan made a flying start. Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by 37 runs in the opener and followed it up with an 87-run win over England. A victory here is important for both teams to stay in the race for a place in the final.

England will be led by Harry Brook, while Kusal Mendis will captain Sri Lanka. England will look to improve their batting after a collapse against Pakistan, while Sri Lanka will depend on their top-order batters to build partnerships. As per our SL vs ENG Dream11 prediction today match, this game will be an interesting one. Both sides will look to secure their first win and improve their chances of reaching the final.

Sri Lanka vs England Match Details

SL vs ENG Dream11 Team Today Stats

SL vs ENG Toss Prediction

According to our SL vs ENG toss prediction, England captain Harry Brook is likely to bowl first after winning it. However, the final decision will depend on the pitch conditions and team strategy on match day.

Record of Chasing Teams at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is one of the top cricket stadiums in Pakistan. It generally offers good opportunities for batters to score runs. According to the available ODI venue statistics, teams batting first have won 14 of 33 matches, while teams bowling first have won 18. This record gives the toss-winning captain a reason to consider chasing.

SL vs ENG Playing 11 (Probable)

SL vs ENG Top Run Scorers & Leading Wicket Takers

SL vs ENG Captain & Vice-Captain Choices

Pavan Rathnayake and Tom Banton could be considered for the SL vs ENG Dream11 team prediction after scoring 79 and 57 runs, respectively, in their previous matches. Eshan Malinga is another option after taking four wickets against Pakistan, while Sam Curran scored 27 runs and picked up a wicket for England.

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Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match

• Keeper: Kusal Mendis
• Batters: Tom Banton, Joe Root, Pavan Rathnayake (C), B Duckett
• All-rounders: Sam Curran, Will Jacks, J Liyanage
• Bowlers: Eshan Malinga (VC), Sonny Baker, Asitha Fernando

Best Dream11 Team Today

• Keeper: Kusal Mendis
• Batters: Tom Banton (VC), Pavan Rathnayake
• All-rounders: Sam Curran (C), Will Jacks, J Liyanage
• Bowlers: Eshan Malinga, Sonny Baker, Asitha Fernando, D Madushanka, Gus Atkinson

Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for the SL vs ENG match based on their experience in fantasy cricket.

SL vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Today (3rd Match) Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2026 Players to Avoid

As per our ENG vs SL Dream11 prediction, players who struggled in the previous game may be considered risky fantasy picks. Sahan Arachchige, who scored 3 runs, and Jamie Overton, who scored only a run in the last match, can be avoided for fantasy picks.

SL vs ENG Weather & Pitch Report at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

• The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium offers good opportunities for batters to score runs. The average first-innings score in ODIs at the venue is around 246 runs. Teams bowling first have won 18 of the 33 matches, compared with 14 wins for teams batting first. This suggests that chasing could be a useful option.
• The weather forecast for Rawalpindi on October 22 indicates sunny conditions, with temperatures expected to reach around 29°C. The chance of precipitation is 0%, while humidity is around 46% and wind speed is 8 km/h. These conditions are expected to support a full match.

SL vs ENG H2H Records

England have the upper hand in the ODI head-to-head record against Sri Lanka. According to the SL vs ENG H2H Records, England have won 40 matches, while Sri Lanka have won 37. One match ended in a tie, and three matches had no result.

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.