Tomorrow, as the sun sets over the scenic Palak International Cricket Stadium, England A thorough cleaning will be sought while Sri Lanka Fight for pride and motivation ahead 2026 T20 World Cup.

England entered this final with an undisputed 2-0 lead after showing great efficiency in their first two rain-affected games. For the hosts, this is not just a piece of dead rubber; It was the last chance to test their combination before the World Cup starts at home in four days’ time.

England’s midfield position is a key factor in this series. In the first T20I, Sam Curranhistoric hat-trick and Adil Rashid‘s 3 wickets suppressed the Lankans, resulting in 11 consecutive wins (DLS).

In the second T20 I saw a huge improvement in Sri Lanka’s batting performance, posting a competitive 189/5. However, the excellent 54 Tom Banton and the captain’s rapid fire 36 Harry Brooke Ensuring England chased the revised DLS target with two goals remaining underlined their status as title contenders.

SL vs ENG, 3rd T20I: Match Details

• Date and time: February 3; 7:00 pm (IST and local time) / 1:30 pm (GMT)
• Place: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele

SL vs ENG, head to head record in T20Is

Competitions participated in: 16 | 16 Sri Lanka won: 10 | 10 England won: 06 | No result/draw: 0

Palleke International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

The Palleke pitch is expected to provide a balanced battle between bat and ball, especially in the early stages of the match. Batters may benefit from consistent bounce and good dribbling during power shots, allowing the batter to hit the line with confidence. Historically, the venue has hosted highly competitive matches, with an average first innings total of around 166, cementing its reputation as a balanced venue.

Things tend to change as the game progresses. The pitch usually slows down under the lights and the spinners come into play when the ball starts to grip and spin more than it did earlier in the evening. This change could make scoring in the midfield more difficult, placing more emphasis on smart shot selection and effective offensive rotations. Teams may still favor batting first with the aim of getting a strong total and avoiding the common mid-innings slowdown that often mars Palleke’s matches.

squad

Sri Lanka: Dasun Shanaka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Pramod Madushan, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Pawan RasnayakDunith Wellalage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Matheesha Pathirana, Eshan Malinga

England: Harry Brooke (c), Rehan Ahmed, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Butler, Brendan Cass, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Josh Tonge, Luke Wood

Also read: Tom Banton leads England to victory over Sri Lanka in second T20I

SL vs ENG, 3rd T20I: Today’s match predictions

Case 1:

• Sri Lanka win first in toss and batting
• Sri Lanka Power Score: 40-50
• Sri Lanka total score: 180-190

Case 2:

• England win first in toss and bat
• England power play score: 50-60
• England total score: 195-205

Match result: England won the match.

Also read: Sam Curran’s historic hat-trick leads England to rout of Sri Lanka in rain-affected first T20I