England will face Sri Lanka in the third and final Test match of the series at the Kennington Oval. England have already secured the series with two dominant victories, showcasing their exceptional form and strategy.
With a clean sweep in sight, England’s objective will be to maintain their winning momentum and deliver a comprehensive performance. Sri Lanka, however, will be determined to salvage their pride and end the series on a positive note. The team will aim to put up a strong fight and challenge England’s supremacy, making the final Test a crucial opportunity to make a statement.
ENG vs SL, 3rd Test:
Date and Time: September 6-10: 10:00 am GMT/11:00 am Local/03:30 pm IST
Venue: Oval, London
Kennington Oval Pitch Report
The Kennington Oval pitch is known for its early assistance to fast bowlers, which can be crucial in the opening stages of the match. Traditionally, the pitch provides significant movement for bowlers with the new ball, offering them a chance to capitalize on favorable conditions. As the match progresses, the pitch tends to settle, becoming more favorable for batting. Teams winning the toss might be inclined to bowl first, leveraging the initial conditions to their advantage. The strategic choice at the toss could play a pivotal role in shaping the outcome of this crucial final Test.
ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction Picks:
Wicketkeeper: Dinesh Chandimal, Jamie Smith
Batters: Angelo Matthews, Dan Lawrence, Harry Brook
All-rounders: Chris Woakes, Joe Root, Kusal Mendis
Bowlers: Asitha Fernando, Prabath Jayasuriya, Gus Atkinson
ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Joe Root (c), Gus Atkinson (vc)
Choice 2: Prabath Jayasuriya (c), Jamie Smith (vc)
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ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Olly Stone, Ben Duckett, Nishan Madushka, Pathum Nissanka
ENG vs SL Dream11 Team for today’s match (September 6, 10:00 Am GMT):
ENG vs SL, Dream11 Team (Image Source: X)
Squads:
England: Ollie Pope (c), Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir, Harry Brook (vc), Jordan Cox, Ben Duckett, Dan Lawrence, Matthew Potts, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Olly Stone, Chris Woakes, Josh Hull
Sri Lanka: Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Dimuth Karunaratne, Nishan Madushka, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (vc), Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Asitha Fernando, Vishwa Fernando, Kasun Rajitha, Lahiru Kumara, Nisala Tharaka, Prabath Jayasuriya, Ramesh Mendis, Jeffrey Vandersay, Milan Rathnayake
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