England aim for whitewash as third T20I with Sri Lanka set for Old Trafford on September 19, 2026

England and Sri Lanka meet in the third T20I of their 2026 series at Old Trafford in Manchester on September 19, 2026, with England able to complete a series whitewash.

Sri Lanka have lost the series after poor displays in the opening two matches: they bowled first and conceded over 250 in the first game, then batted first in the second T20I and failed to reach 150. England have dominated both encounters, and the sides have met 20 times in T20 internationals, with England winning 16 and Sri Lanka four.

The forecast for Saturday afternoon in Manchester is cloudy with a temperature around 18°C and average humidity between 63 and 66 percent. Old Trafford is described as a good wicket offering something for all disciplines: pace and bounce for fast bowlers, a challenging new ball, and a slightly slower surface that gives spinners a role; batting is expected to ease as the match progresses.

England’s matchday squad named in the preview comprises Aneurin Donald, Jos Buttler (wk), Harry Brook (c), Tom Banton, Jordan Cox, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Liam Dawson, Sonny Baker and Adil Rashid.

Sri Lanka’s selected XI for the third T20I is Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara (wk), Lahiru Udara, Charith Asalanka (c), Dasun Shanaka, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Tharindu Ratnayake, Dushmantha Chameera, Eshan Malinga and Dilshan Madushanka.

The Dream11 suggestions list wicket-keepers as Jos Buttler and A Donald; batters Harry Brook, Pathum Nissanka, Tom Banton and Charith Asalanka; all-rounders Wanindu Hasaranga, Dasun Shanaka, Jamie Overton and Liam Dawson; and bowlers Eshan Malinga and Sonny Baker. One recommended captain pairing is: Captain First-Choice Liam Dawson, Captain Second-Choice Jamie Overton, Vice-Captain First-Choice Wanindu Hasaranga, Vice-Captain Second-Choice Liam Dawson. An alternate recommendation gives Captain First-Choice Jos Buttler, Captain Second-Choice Charith Asalanka, Vice-Captain First-Choice Harry Brook and Vice-Captain Second-Choice Sonny Baker.

England are backed to win the final game. The third ENG vs SL T20I takes place on September 19, 2026 at Old Trafford in Manchester.