Dream11 pridiction Today's big match is the 3rd ODI between Sri Lanka and England at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.

Today's big match is the 3rd ODI between Sri Lanka and England at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. The series is tied 1-1, so this is the decider. The pitch in Colombo is expected to be spin-friendly, so spinners and all-rounders will be key.

​Here are 5 Dream11 team combinations for today (January 27, 2026):

​Team 1: Balanced / Safe (Small League)

​This team includes the most consistent players from the first two ODIs.

• ​WK: Kusal Mendis, Jos Buttler
• ​BAT: Pathum Nissanka (VC), Joe Root, Ben Duckett
• ​ALL: Wanindu Hasaranga, Sam Curran, Dunith Wellalage
• ​BOWL: Adil Rashid (C), Maheesh Theekshana, Rehan Ahmed

​Team 2: Spin Dominance (Pitch Oriented)

​R. Premadasa often aids spinners in the second innings. This team is heavy on spin.

• ​WK: Kusal Mendis
• ​BAT: Charith Asalanka, Harry Brook, Joe Root
• ​ALL: Wanindu Hasaranga (C), Dunith Wellalage (VC), Will Jacks
• ​BOWL: Adil Rashid, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Rehan Ahmed

​Team 3: England Batting First (High Score)

​If England bats first and the pitch is flat early on.

• ​WK: Phil Salt (or Jos Buttler if Salt doesn't play)
• ​BAT: Harry Brook (C), Ben Duckett, Joe Root (VC), Zak Crawley
• ​ALL: Sam Curran, Liam Dawson
• ​BOWL: Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer (if playing/available) or Brydon Carse, Wanindu Hasaranga, Asitha Fernando

​Team 4: Sri Lanka Chasing Masterclass

​Betting on Sri Lanka to chase down a target successfully under lights.

• ​WK: Kusal Mendis (C), Sadeera Samarawickrama
• ​BAT: Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Joe Root
• ​ALL: Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Kamindu Mendis
• ​BOWL: Maheesh Theekshana (VC), Adil Rashid, Dilshan Madushanka (or Asitha Fernando)

​Team 5: Grand League Risk (Differentials)

​Skipping big names to find low-ownership gems.

• ​WK: Jos Buttler
• ​BAT: Charith Asalanka (C), Ben Duckett (VC), Janith Liyanage
• ​ALL: Kamindu Mendis, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson
• ​BOWL: Jeffrey Vandersay, Rehan Ahmed, Pramod Madushan, Adil Rashid

​Key Players to Watch:

• ​Wanindu Hasaranga (SL): Always a threat on turning tracks in Colombo.
• ​Adil Rashid (ENG): Will be crucial in the middle overs against SL batters.
• ​Pathum Nissanka (SL): In great form at the top of the order.
• ​Joe Root (ENG): The anchor England needs in a pressure decider.

​Match Details:

• ​Series: England tour of Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI
• ​Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
• ​Time: 2:30 PM IST