Sri Lanka vs England Third ODI Live Match Screaming Live – SL v ENG Live Cricket Score
The third and final ODI between Sri Lanka national cricket team and England cricket team is underway today, Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at the iconic R. Premadasa Stadium.
With the series locked at 1–1, this match serves as the decider, meaning the winner today will lift the ODI series trophy.
Live Match Status (As of 3:45 PM PKT)
- Toss: England won the toss and elected to bat
- England Score: 111/2 after 25 overs
- Run Rate: 4.44
Batters at the Crease
- Joe Root – 46*
- Jacob Bethell – 26*
Wickets Fallen
- Rehan Ahmed
- Ben Duckett
England have made a steady start in this must-win encounter, with Joe Root anchoring the innings while Bethell provides support in the middle overs.
Match Context: Why This ODI Matters
The series has been evenly contested so far:
- 1st ODI: Sri Lanka won by 19 runs
- 2nd ODI: England won by 5 wickets
Today’s match is the decisive showdown, not only for the series trophy but also as part of both teams’ final preparations ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup, with a three-match T20I series scheduled immediately after this ODI leg.
How to Watch Sri Lanka vs England Live
Pakistan
- TV: PTV Sports, Ten Sports
- Streaming: Tapmad, Tamasha
India
- TV: Sony Sports Network
- Streaming: SonyLIV, FanCode
United Kingdom
- TV: Sky Sports Cricket, TNT Sports
Sri Lanka
- TV: Siyatha TV
- Streaming: Dialog App
Fans can also follow live ball-by-ball updates through major cricket platforms and score services.
Playing XIs
Sri Lanka XI
- Pathum Nissanka
- Kamil Mishara
- Kusal Mendis (wk)
- Dhananjaya de Silva
- Charith Asalanka (c)
- Janith Liyanage
- Pavan Rathnayake
- Dunith Wellalage
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Jeffrey Vandersay
- Asitha Fernando
England XI
- Rehan Ahmed
- Ben Duckett
- Joe Root
- Jacob Bethell
- Harry Brook (c)
- Jos Buttler (wk)
- Will Jacks
- Sam Curran
- Jamie Overton
- Liam Dawson
- Adil Rashid
What to Expect Going Forward
With England batting first, the next phase of the game will be crucial. A total in the 280–300 range could prove challenging on a Colombo surface that traditionally slows down as the match progresses. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, will look to strike in the middle overs and keep England within reach.
As the series decider unfolds, pressure, experience, and execution will decide who walks away with the ODI honors.
