Sri Lanka will face England in the sixth match of the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2026 on October 28 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Sri Lanka have won two of their three matches and have already secured a place in the final. They will look to continue their winning form and finish the league stage on a positive note. England, on the other hand, have lost all three of their matches and are yet to register a win in the tournament. They will aim to end their campaign with a victory and improve their performance against Sri Lanka.
Pavan Rathnayake could be a key player for Sri Lanka in their upcoming match against England. He has been in excellent form in the tri-series, scoring 232 runs in three matches at an average of 116.00 and a strike rate of 112.62. Dilshan Madushanka has taken seven wickets in three matches, including a five-wicket haul. His ability to take wickets with pace and variations makes him a key player to watch. Sri Lanka will expect him to maintain his form and put pressure on England's batting lineup.
Pitch Report:
The pitch at Gaddafi Stadium generally favours batters in ODI cricket. It offers good bounce and allows batters to play attacking shots once they settle at the crease. Fast bowlers may get some movement with the new ball, while spinners could play an important role during the middle overs. Teams winning the toss may prefer to bat first and put a competitive total on the scoreboard.
Head-to-Head Record in ODIs:
Matches played: 86
England won: 42
Sri lanak won: 40
Tied: 1
No result1: 3
Predicted Playing XIs
Sri Lanka: Kamindu Mendis, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (c/wk), Pavan Rathnayake, Janith Liyanage, Dasun Shanaka, Sahan Arachchige, Dunith Wellalage, Eshan Malinga, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka.
England: Tom Banton, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Jordan Cox (wk), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Gus Atkinson, Henry Crocombe.