England vs. Sri Lanka prediction, team news, pitch report and betting tips for 3rd ODI

Sri Lanka comes at the Oval with the wind firmly in their sails, and it's easy to see why.

Kusal Mendis played the innings of the series so far, a maiden ODI century on English soil worth 121 from 100 balls, and it lifted his side to 321 for 6, their highest total against England since 2018.

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He shared a stand of 137 with Kamindu Mendis, who made a composed 54, and between them they laid the foundation for everything that followed. Dunith Wellalage made sure that Mendis innings isn't undone as he struck three times in as many overs to send back Ben Duckett, Tom Banton and Harry Brook packing.

England were cruising in that chase before it all came undone, and it turned into a case of one man down, ship sinking. Jos Buttler had looked in complete control on his way to 67 when his hamstring gave way, an injury bad enough to rule him out of the decider altogether.

He hobbled back out but barely lasted two balls, and with him effectively gone, England managed only 52 for 5 either side of the moment, finishing 16 runs adrift on 305 for 9.

England vs. Sri Lanka 3rd ODI prediction: Who will win?

Sri Lanka finally found their moment on this tour, ending a run of four straight defeats, three in the T20Is and one in the opening ODI, and Kusal Mendis deserves the lion's share of the credit for dragging them over the line at Headingley. Fortune favours the brave, and Sri Lanka's skipper certainly backed himself to make it count.

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But it takes two to tango, and Sri Lanka will need plenty more hands on deck around their captain if they're to spring a surprise at the Oval. England, for all their frustrations, still have more match-winners scattered through their ranks and we think the hosts find a way to respond and take this third ODI.

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England vs. Sri Lanka Pitch Report 3rd ODI: Oval, London

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England vs. Sri Lanka Betting Tips for 3rd ODI

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Brook could set Oval on fire on Sunday. Expect him to go big.

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England vs. Sri Lanka lineups, team news for 2nd ODI

Here's how we think both sides will line up in this game:

England predicted lineup for Sri Lanka

Tom Banton, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Jordan Cox (wk), Will Jacks, Rehan Ahmed, Jamie Overton, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue.

Sri Lanka predicted lineup for England

Pathum Nissanka, Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Mendis (c), Pavan Rathnayake, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka

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