With the series level 1-1, England and Sri Lanka will faceoff in the decider in the third ODI at the Oval on Sunday, September 27.
England won the first ODI by 89 runs before Sri Lanka secured its first win of the tour in the second ODI, winning by 16 runs.
Captain Kusal Mendis led from the front with a century (121 off 100 balls), while Dunith Wellalage starred with the ball in the second innings with a three-wicket haul (3/49).
In the decider, the host will be without Jos Buttler, who has been ruled out of the series after picking up a hamstring injury in the second ODI.
Dan Lawrence has been called up as his replacement, and it remains to be seen if he’ll immediately slot in or the team management decides to bring in Jordan Cox to fill the middle-order spot.
Where is the England vs Sri Lanka third ODI?
The England vs Sri Lanka third ODI will take place at the Oval, London on Sunday, September 27.
When is the England vs Sri Lanka third ODI?
The England vs Sri Lanka third ODI is scheduled to begin at 3:00 PM IST.
What time is the toss for the England vs Sri Lanka third ODI?
The toss for the England vs Sri Lanka third ODI is scheduled to happen at 2:30 PM IST
Where will the England vs Sri Lanka third ODI be streamed live?
The England vs Sri Lanka third ODI will be streamed live on the Sony LIV app and website, and will be televised live on the Sony Sports Network in India.
Squads
England: Tom Banton, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook(c), Dan Lawrence, Will Jacks, Rehan Ahmed, Jamie Overton, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue, Liam Dawson, Jordan Cox (w), Henry Crocombe, Sonny Baker
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Mendis(w/c), Pavan Rathnayake, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Sachindu Colombage, Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kamil Mishara, Maheesh Theekshana, Eshan Malinga
Published on Sep 27, 2026
