Sri Lanka vs England 3rd T20 Pitch Report: The third T20I match between Sri Lanka and England will be played on Tuesday, February 3, at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele. Let's take a look at the pitch report for today's ENG vs SL third T20 match.
Sri Lanka vs England (SL vs ENG) Match Details:
- League: England tour of Sri Lanka 2026
- Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
- Date: February 03, 2026
- Start Time: 07:00 PM
- Teams: Sri Lanka vs England
ENG vs SL Match Previews
The England team, led by Harry Brook, will be looking to complete a clean sweep against Dasun Shanaka's Sri Lanka in the third and final T20I of the ongoing three-match series. The match will be played on Tuesday, February 3, at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele.
England secured a dominant six-wicket victory (DLS method) over Sri Lanka in Pallekele on February 1, clinching the T20I series and taking an unassailable 2-0 lead. The Sri Lankan team will be hoping to bounce back and avoid a clean sweep ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, which is scheduled to begin on February 7.
ENG vs SL, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
SL vs ENG 3rd T20 Match Pitch Report: The Pallekele International Cricket Stadium offers a balanced pitch for T20I matches between England and Sri Lanka, starting with good bounce for the batsmen but slowing down later, which assists the spinners.
The pitch initially offers pace and carry, allowing for easy scoring in the powerplay, but it tends to crack later, providing assistance to the spinners in the middle overs. Dew under the lights might offer a slight advantage to the chasing team, although batting first is often considered preferable. A good first-innings total is expected to be around 165-170.
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Records and Stats In T20
| Total matches: | 29 |
| Batting first won: | 14 |
| Bowling first won: | 12 |
| 1st inn avg score: | 167 |
| 2nd inn avg score: | 147 |
| Highest Total: | 263/3 |
| Lowest Total: | 88/10 |
| Highest Chased: | 178/2 |
| Lowest Defended: | 133/10 |
SL vs ENG 3rd T20 Playing 11
Sri Lanka (SL) Possible Playing 11: 1. Pathum Nissanka, 2. Kamil Mishara(WK), 3. Kusal Mendis(WK), 4. Pavan Rathnayake, 5. Dasun Shanaka(C), 6. Charith Asalanka, 7. Janith Liyanage, 8. Dunith Wellalage, 9. Wanindu Hasaranga, 10. Matheesha Pathirana, 11. Eshan Malinga
England (ENG) Possible Playing 11: 1. Jos Buttler(WK), 2. Philip Salt(WK), 3. Jacob Bethell, 4. Tom Banton, 5. Harry Brook(C), 6. Sam Curran, 7. Will Jacks, 8. Jamie Overton, 9. Liam Dawson, 10. Adil Rashid, 11. Jofra Archer
