3rd T20I: Sri Lanka vs England Kicks Off Today

England and Sri Lanka face off in the final T20I of the 2026 series today as the tour comes to a close. England, having already sealed victories in both the ODI and T20I series with a 2-0 lead, will look to cap off their dominant campaign.

The third and final match is scheduled for 7 PM IST at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on January 3 (Tuesday). In the second T20I, Tom Banton starred with an unbeaten 54 off 33 balls to rescue England in the chase, supported by Jos Buttler (39 off 29) and captain Harry Brook (36 off 12).

Sri Lanka’s top four all made useful contributions, scoring between 32 and 40, but failed to convert into a match-winning performance. The home side will be eager to end the series on a high note and register a win in the finale.