ENG vs SL Match Prediction, Pitch Report, Playing XI & Fantasy Team – Who Will Win Today’s England vs Sri Lanka 6th Match? – Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2026

Two days ago, Dilshan Madushanka took 5/34 and Pakistan were all out for 110 in Lahore. England have lost all three of their games in this series, and now they have to face the same bowler on the same ground.

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England and Sri Lanka meet in the last league game of the tri-series in Lahore. For this ENG vs SL match prediction, Sri Lanka start as slight favourites after two big wins in a row.

Sri Lanka beat England by 2 wickets with one ball left in Rawalpindi. Then they bowled Pakistan out for 110 and won by 8 wickets. With two wins from three games, Sri Lanka look set to face Pakistan in the final.

England have had a tough series and lost all three games. But they still have two of the best batters here. Joe Root averages 90.67 in his last 10 ODIs, and Harry Brook scores at a strike rate of 141.3.

Pavan Rathnayake leads Sri Lanka’s batting, averaging 60.63. Along with Root, he’s one of the top names in any ENG vs SL fantasy prediction.

ENG vs SL Match Details

Here are the key details for the ENG vs SL 6th Match.

ENG vs SL Pitch Report – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Lahore is known for big scores, but the pitch has played slower in recent games. The last two first-innings totals here were just 241 and 110.

Fast bowlers have done serious damage with the new ball. In the last game, Pakistan lost three wickets in the powerplay, and Madushanka finished with 5/34. Spin still matters too, with Liam Dawson and Arafat Minhas taking two wickets each in the game before.

Chasing has worked well here lately. Teams batting second won the last three ODIs at this ground. Over its full history, the record is close, with 46 wins batting first and 44 chasing.

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ENG vs SL Weather Report – Lahore

The forecast for Thursday in Lahore is dry and sunny, with a 0% chance of rain, so we should get a full game. It will be warm at around 30°C in the afternoon, dropping to about 17°C at night. The cooler evening could bring some dew in the second innings.

ENG vs SL Recent Form

The recent results of both teams provide some context ahead of this match.

Data Source: ESPNcricinfo

ENG vs SL Head-to-Head Record

The last four ODIs between these teams are split 2-2, with Sri Lanka winning the most recent one.

Data Source: ESPNcricinfo

ENG vs SL Probable Playing XI

The probable playing XIs for the 6th Match are as follows.

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

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

Top Picks for ENG vs SL Fantasy Prediction

These players stand out based on their recent performances and current statistics.

Top Batting Picks

• Joe Root (ENG, BAT) — 544 runs in his last 10 ODIs at an average of 90.67. The top run-scorer in this contest.
• Harry Brook (ENG, BAT) — 520 runs in his last 10 ODIs at a strike rate of 141.3. The fastest scorer on either side.
• Pavan Rathnayake (SL, BAT) — 485 runs in his last 10 ODIs at an average of 60.63. Sri Lanka’s most reliable batter.
• Kusal Mendis (SL, BAT/WK) — 342 runs in his last 10 ODIs at a strike rate of 100. Keeps wicket too, so he can earn catch points.

Top Bowling Picks

• Asitha Fernando (SL, BOWL) — 14 wickets in his last 9 ODIs. The leading wicket-taker in this contest.
• Dilshan Madushanka (SL, BOWL) — 11 wickets in his last 6 ODIs. Took 5/34 at this ground two days ago.
• Gus Atkinson (ENG, BOWL) — 12 wickets in his last 8 ODIs at an economy of 5.57.
• Will Jacks (ENG, ALL) — 11 wickets in his last 10 ODIs at an economy of 5.36. Useful if the pitch slows down.

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Fantasy Captain and Vice-Captain Choices

For Fantasy Team 1

Joe Root (Captain):

He has 544 runs in his last 10 ODIs at an average of 90.67, the best of anyone here. He bats long and rarely gets out cheaply, which makes him the safest captain.

Pavan Rathnayake (Vice-Captain):

He has 485 runs in his last 10 ODIs at an average of 60.63. Sri Lanka come in with better form, and he has been their most consistent batter.

For Fantasy Team 2

Dilshan Madushanka (Captain):

He took 5/34 at this ground two days ago and has 11 wickets in his last 6 ODIs. Most people will pick Root as captain, so Madushanka gives you a real edge if he strikes early again.

Harry Brook (Vice-Captain):

 He has 520 runs in his last 10 ODIs at a strike rate of 141.3. He scores faster than anyone in this match, which means more fantasy points when he gets going.

ENG vs SL Fantasy Team 1

A safe team built around the best batters on both sides.

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ENG vs SL Fantasy Team 2

A riskier team built around Sri Lanka’s pace attack, for grand leagues.

ENG vs SL Toss Prediction

Toss Prediction: Bowl first

Teams chasing have won the last three ODIs in Lahore. The new ball has also done a lot of damage early, so the team bowling first gets the best of the conditions. With a cooler evening and some possible dew later, chasing looks like the smarter choice.

England vs Sri Lanka Today Match Prediction

Prediction: Sri Lanka to Win

Sri Lanka are full of confidence after beating England and then bowling Pakistan out for 110. Madushanka and Asitha Fernando are in good form with the new ball, and Rathnayake has been very consistent with the bat.

England have Root and Brook, and both can win a game on their own. But England have lost all three games in this series, and Sri Lanka look the more settled side right now.