High-Stakes Neutral Battle in Rawalpindi: Following opening-round encounters against hosts Pakistan, the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2026 moves to its third fixture at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium as Sri Lanka clash with England in Match 3! Led by Charith Asalanka and [[/fighter/harry-brook/39926/:Harry Brook]], both travelling sides seek their crucial first victory of the tournament to climb up the points table before the series shifts to Lahore. Stream every powerplay boundary, key spin variation, and live scorecard directly on [[/channel/willow-sports-live-cricket-tv/:Willow by Cricbuzz]] via TrillerTV. Pivotal Neutral Encounter in Rawalpindi Match 3 caps off the Rawalpindi leg of the tri-series before the teams head south to Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium. Rebounding quickly from early losses to Pakistan is vital for both squads to keep their final qualification prospects in their own hands. For Sri Lanka, captained by Charith Asalanka, establishing top-order partnerships and exploiting middle-overs spin on a flat track are top priorities. Powered by key stroke-makers [[/fighter/kusal-mendis/40366/:Kusal Mendis]], Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, and Avishka Fernando, along with bowling options Dunith Wellalage, [[/fighter/maheesh-theekshana/40505/:Maheesh Theekshana]], and Dilshan Madushanka, the Lions look to produce a clinical performance. For England, skippered by [[/fighter/harry-brook/39926/:Harry Brook]], regaining white-ball rhythm and controlling run-rates are essential. Backed by explosive contributors—including Ben Duckett, Tom Banton (57 off 53 in Match 2), Joe Root, [[/fighter/will-jacks/39933/:Will Jacks]], all-rounder Sam Curran, spin leader [[/fighter/adil-rashid/40378/:Adil Rashid]], and seamers Gus Atkinson and Jamie Overton—the English side aims to secure two vital points. Squads & Key Players Sri Lanka ODI Squad Core Lineup / Key Performers: Charith Asalanka (C), [[/fighter/kusal-mendis/40366/:Kusal Mendis]] (wk), Kamindu Mendis, Avishka Fernando, Janith Liyanage, Dasun Shanaka, Sahan Arachchige, Dunith Wellalage, [[/fighter/maheesh-theekshana/40505/:Maheesh Theekshana]], Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka, Eshan Malinga, Pavan Rathnayake, Lahiru Udara Tactical Focus: Early powerplay boundary clearing through Avishka Fernando and [[/fighter/kusal-mendis/40366/:Kusal Mendis]], tight middle-overs finger spin from [[/fighter/maheesh-theekshana/40505/:Maheesh Theekshana]] and Dunith Wellalage, and left-arm swing via Dilshan Madushanka. England ODI Squad Core Lineup / Key Performers: [[/fighter/harry-brook/39926/:Harry Brook]] (C), Joe Root, Ben Duckett, Tom Banton (57 in Match 2), Jordan Cox, [[/fighter/will-jacks/39933/:Will Jacks]], Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, [[/fighter/adil-rashid/40378/:Adil Rashid]], Gus Atkinson, Jamie Overton, Sonny Baker, Josh Tongue, Mason Crane, Henry Crocombe, James Coles Tactical Focus: High-tempo early run accumulation led by Ben Duckett and Tom Banton, middle-order stability from Joe Root and [[/fighter/harry-brook/39926/:Harry Brook]], and middle-overs leg-spin containment via [[/fighter/adil-rashid/40378/:Adil Rashid]]. Pitch & Weather: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium offers a fast, true-bouncing turf surface with rapid outfields that generally favors high scoring. Seamers get brief early movement under afternoon sunshine before the deck flattens into a batsman's paradise. Warm, clear autumn weather around 26°C expected in Rawalpindi.