Sri Lanka vs England Toss Update as Sri Lanka Choose to Bowl

Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bowl first against England in the third ODI of the 2026 Pakistan Tri-Nation Series at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

England will bat first, with Harry Brook leading the side. Sri Lanka, captained by Kusal Mendis, will look to make early use of the bowling conditions and restrict England's batting lineup.

England Playing XI

Ben Duckett, Tom Banton, Joe Root, Harry Brook (C), Jordan Cox (WK), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Gus Atkinson, Josh Tongue

England have a mix of experienced batters and pace options. Root will be an important figure in the middle order, while Curran and Jacks offer additional options with the ball.

Sri Lanka Playing XI

Kamindu Mendis, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (C/WK), Pavan Rathnayake, Sahan Arachchige, Janith Liyanage, Dasun Shanaka, Dunith Wellalage, Eshan Malinga, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka

Sri Lanka will rely on their pace attack, led by options such as Asitha Fernando and Dilshan Madushanka, while Wellalage provides a spin option.

Where to Follow England vs Sri Lanka Live

Watch Sri Lanka vs England live streaming only on tapmad. Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bowl first, leaving England to set the target at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

England will aim to post a strong total, while Sri Lanka will look to take early wickets and keep the scoring under control.

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