Sri Lanka and England are all set to face each other in the final T20I of the series. The series is currently in favor of the visitors, who have been dominant in the T20Is. This victory demonstrates how well-prepared England are for the upcoming T20 World Cup. On the other hand, this kind of performance under home conditions is a huge matter of concern for Sri Lanka.
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SL vs ENG Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - England Tour of Sri Lanka 2026, 3rd T20I

Sri Lankan opening batsman Pathum Nissanka and England's wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler were the top performers in the previous match and both are the standout choices for this SL vs ENG Dream11 team prediction. Both are among the best T20 batsmen in the world. Nissanka smashed 34 runs off just 22 balls, while Buttler scored 39 runs at a strike rate of 134.
The Pallekele has one of the most beautiful cricket stadiums in the world. The pitch was a batting paradise in the last game and is expected to be the same for this match. Usually, the pitch offers some assistance to spinners as the match progresses. Overall, expect a high-scoring match with both teams having one of the most dangerous batsmen in the world.
Sri Lanka vs England Match Details

| Series | England Tour of Sri Lanka 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | Sri Lanka vs England, 3rd T20I |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium |
| City | Pallekele |
| Match Start Time | 7:00 PM IST, 3rd February 2026 |
| Scorecard | SL vs ENG 3rd T20I |
| Live Streaming | FanCode |
SL vs ENG Dream11 Team Today Stats
| Player | Team | Player’s Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Pavan Rathnayake | Sri Lanka | 40 Runs |
| Matheesha Pathirana | Sri Lanka | 2 Wickets |
| Tom Banton | England | 54 Runs |
| Jofra Archer | England | 2 Wickets |
SL vs ENG Toss Prediction
The SL vs ENG Dream11 prediction today match indicates that the toss can play a big role. Both T20I matches have been affected by rain, and there is again a chance of showers at match time. Therefore, we can expect that Charith Asalanka to win the toss and field first in this game, especially with the possibility of a DLS target coming into play.
Record of Chasing Teams at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Average | 45% |
SL vs ENG Playing 11 (Probable)
| Sri Lanka Playing XI | England Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Kamil Mishara | Phil Salt |
| Pathum Nissanka | Jos Buttler (wk) |
| Kusal Mendis (wk) | Jacob Bethell |
| Charith Asalanka | Tom Banton |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | Harry Brook (c) |
| Janith Liyanage | Sam Curran |
| Dasun Shanaka (c) | Will Jacks |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | Jamie Overton |
| Maheesh Theekshana | Liam Dawson |
| Matheesha Pathirana | Jofra Archer |
| Eshan Malinga | Adil Rashid |
SL vs ENG Top Run Scorers and Leading Wicket Takers
| Category | Players |
|---|---|
| Highest Run Scorer | Tom Banton and Kusal Mendis |
| Highest Wicket Takers | Adil Rashid and Matheesha Pathirana |
SL vs ENG Captain and Vice Captain Choices

| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Captain | Jos Buttler and Pathum Nissanka |
| Vice-Captain | Phil Salt and Kusal Mendis |
Top Picks for SL vs ENG Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Phil Salt | England | Batsman |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | Sri Lanka | All-rounder |
Budget Picks for SL vs ENG Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Kusal Mendis | Sri Lanka | Batsman |
| Jofra Archer | England | Bowler |
Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
Keepers: J Buttler, P Salt, K Mendis
Batters: P Nissanka, H Brook, T Banton, P Rathnayake
All-rounders: D Shanaka, L Dawson
Bowlers: A Rashid, M Pathirana

Best Dream11 Team Today
Keepers: P Salt, K Mendis
Batters: K Mishara, H Brook, J Bethell, P Rathnayake, P Nissanka
All-rounders: W Hasaranga, S Curran
Bowlers: J Archer, E Malinga

SL vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Today (3rd T20I) England Tour of Sri Lanka 2026 Players to Avoid
| Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| B Carse | 8.5 |
| L Wood | 8.0 |
SL vs ENG Weather & Pitch Report at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 24.8°C |
| Weather Forecast | Partly Cloudy |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Batters & Spinners |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 175 runs |
SL vs ENG H2H Record
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| England (ENG) | 12 |
| Sri Lanka (SL) | 4 |
| No Result | 0 |
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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England is expected to win the 3rd T20I of the series.
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