England vs. Sri Lanka prediction, team news, pitch report and betting tips for 3rd T20i

Sri Lanka come into this match already 0-2 down in the series, and their batting has been the biggest worry. They were bowled out for 135 in the first game, then managed only 145-9 in Cardiff before losing by six wickets. Their top order has not clicked yet and spinner Wanindu Hasaranga has also had a tough time with the ball, going for 42 runs in just three overs last time out.

England, meanwhile, have been in superb form. This win in Cardiff was their 22nd in the last 25 completed T20Is since Harry Brook took over as captain.

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Liam Dawson has been the key man with the ball, picking up 3-32 in the last game and now has 33 wickets since last summer, second only to Adil Rashid among England bowlers. Tom Banton has also stepped up nicely in the middle order, finishing unbeaten on 52 in Cardiff, his third half-century of the year.

England vs. Sri Lanka prediction: Who will win?

Sri Lanka's problem all series has been getting a platform with the bat and there's nothing to suggest that changes here.

Their top order has been picked off cheaply in both games, and even when they've started well, as they did in Cardiff, the middle overs have been where it's all fallen apart. That pattern looks set to continue against an England attack that has real variety with quicks like Jamie Overton and Sonny Baker backing up the spin of Dawson and Rashid.

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England's batting depth is really the difference-maker here. Even if the top order doesn't fire, there's enough further down , Banton, Jacks, Cox, to get the total home regardless of conditions or situation. That kind of cover is something Sri Lanka simply can't match right now.

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Buttler might fancy his chances against Sri Lanka at Old Trafford. I expect him to go big here.

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