Live Score: England vs Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI

Asitha Fernando to Joe Root, Good length, on leg, Joe Root tucks it through mid-wicket for a brace.

15:22 (IST) Sep 27

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score : 21/1 (4.1 overs)

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Score21 - 1

Asitha Fernando to Joe Root, Full and on middle, Joe Root blocks it back to the bowler.

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15:21 (IST) Sep 27

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score : 21/1 (3.6 overs)

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21 - 1

Runs Scored: 0

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• Joe Root 9 (8)
• Tom Banton 11 (11)

Dilshan Madushanka2-0-9-1

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Dilshan Madushanka to Joe Root, Nice and full, on leg, Joe Root flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

15:20 (IST) Sep 27

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score : 20/1 (3.5 overs)

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Dilshan Madushanka to Joe Root, Shaping in, on off, Joe Root slaps it through point for a brace.

15:19 (IST) Sep 27

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score : 18/1 (3.4 overs)

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Score18 - 1

Dilshan Madushanka to Tom Banton, Much fuller, outside off, Tom Banton guides it to third man for a single.

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15:18 (IST) Sep 27

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score : 17/1 (3.3 overs)

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Score17 - 1

Dilshan Madushanka to Tom Banton, FOUR! Lovely shot from Banton! Full and outside off, Tom Banton makes room and drives it magnificently through cover for a boundary.

15:17 (IST) Sep 27

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score : 13/1 (3.2 overs)

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Score13 - 1

Dilshan Madushanka to Tom Banton, Length and outside off, Tom Banton has waft at it but misses.

15:17 (IST) Sep 27

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score : 13/1 (3.1 overs)

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Score13 - 1

Dilshan Madushanka to Tom Banton, Back of a length, outside off, Tom Banton leaves it alone.

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15:16 (IST) Sep 27

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score : 13/1 (2.6 overs)

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13 - 1

Runs Scored: 0

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• Joe Root 6 (6)
• Tom Banton 6 (7)

Asitha Fernando2-0-11-0

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Score13 - 1

Asitha Fernando to Joe Root, Nice and full, on off, Joe Root pushes it to cover.

15:15 (IST) Sep 27

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score : 13/1 (2.5 overs)

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Score13 - 1

Asitha Fernando to Tom Banton, Back of a length, on off, Tom Banton tries to block it but edges it to third man for one more.

15:14 (IST) Sep 27

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score : 12/1 (2.4 overs)

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Score12 - 1

Asitha Fernando to Joe Root, Good length, on leg, Joe Root tucks it to fine leg for a single.

15:14 (IST) Sep 27

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score : 11/1 (2.3 overs)

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Score11 - 1

Asitha Fernando to Joe Root, Much fuller, on off, Joe Root eases it to mid off.

15:12 (IST) Sep 27

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score : 11/1 (2.2 overs)

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Score11 - 1

Asitha Fernando to Joe Root, FOUR! That's a terrific shot! Full and straight, Joe Root lunges and drives it magnificently through the cover region. The fielder chases but the ball wins the race.

15:12 (IST) Sep 27

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score : 7/1 (2.1 overs)

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Score7 - 1

Asitha Fernando to Joe Root, Shaping in, with a hint of movement, Joe Root eases it back to the bowler.

15:11 (IST) Sep 27

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score : 7/1 (1.6 overs)

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7 - 1

Runs Scored: 0

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• Tom Banton 5 (6)
• Joe Root 1 (1)

Dilshan Madushanka1-0-1-1

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Score7 - 1

Dilshan Madushanka to Tom Banton, Good length, outside off, Tom Banton leaves it alone.

15:10 (IST) Sep 27

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score : 7/1 (1.5 overs)

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Score7 - 1

Dilshan Madushanka to Tom Banton, Full and outside off, Tom Banton swings hard but misses.

15:10 (IST) Sep 27

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score : 7/1 (1.4 overs)

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Score7 - 1

Dilshan Madushanka to Tom Banton, Shaping in, on off, Tom Banton punches it to short cover.

15:09 (IST) Sep 27

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score : 7/1 (1.3 overs)

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Score7 - 1

Dilshan Madushanka to Joe Root, Bangs it short, on off, Joe Root guides it towards third man for a single.

15:08 (IST) Sep 27

Joe Root walks in to bat now.

15:07 (IST) Sep 27

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score : 6/1 (1.2 overs)

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Dilshan Madushanka to Ben Duckett, OUT! TIMBER! Dilshan Madushanka strikes straightaway. Angling in, on off, with a hint of movement. Ben Duckett leans on and looks to loft it but the ball goes through his bat and his bat through the gate and rattles over the top of off. Ben Duckett departs without scoring.

15:06 (IST) Sep 27

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score : 6/0 (1.1 overs)

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Dilshan Madushanka to Ben Duckett, Shaping away, outside off, Ben Duckett leaves it alone.

15:06 (IST) Sep 27

Dilshan Madushanka to share the attack.

15:05 (IST) Sep 27

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score : 6/0 (0.6 overs)

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6 - 0

Runs Scored: 0

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• Tom Banton 5 (3)
• Ben Duckett 0 (3)

Asitha Fernando1-0-5-0

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Asitha Fernando to Tom Banton, FOUR! That's a glorious cover drive! Full and outside off, Tom Banton leans on and cracks a drive through covers for a boundary.

15:04 (IST) Sep 27

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score : 2/0 (0.5 overs)

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Asitha Fernando to Tom Banton, Hits the deck hard, outside off, Tom Banton shoulders arms at it.

15:03 (IST) Sep 27

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score : 2/0 (0.4 overs)

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Asitha Fernando to Ben Duckett, Slightly down the leg side, Ben Duckett looks to flick it but the ball hits his pads and rolls towards backward square leg. A stifled appeal but turned down. They collect a leg bye.

15:03 (IST) Sep 27

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score : 1/0 (0.3 overs)

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Score1 - 0

Asitha Fernando to Ben Duckett, Full and straight, Ben Duckett stabs it back to the bowler.

15:02 (IST) Sep 27

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score : 1/0 (0.2 overs)

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Score1 - 0

Asitha Fernando to Ben Duckett, Angling in, on middle, Ben Duckett tucks it to mid-wicket.

15:01 (IST) Sep 27

England vs Sri Lanka live: What's at stake?

The opening ODI went England's way, with Will Jacks producing a standout all-round performance while Joe Root and Harry Brook made important contributions with the bat. Sri Lanka responded in style in the second ODI. Kusal Mendis' century helped them post a challenging total before their bowlers completed the turnaround.

The visitors can now cap their comeback by winning the series in England for the first time since 2014. England, however, will be determined to make home advantage count and avoid allowing Sri Lanka to complete a series turnaround.

15:01 (IST) Sep 27

England vs Sri Lanka Live Score : 1/0 (0.1 overs)

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Asitha Fernando to Tom Banton, Asitha Fernando starts with a length ball, on off, Tom Banton looks to block it but miscues it to backward point for a single. He gets off the mark.

15:01 (IST) Sep 27

England vs Sri Lanka live: Playing Xis

England: Tom Banton, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Jordan Cox (w), Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Jamie Overton, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Sonny Baker

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Mendis (w/c), Pavan Rathnayake, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Sachindu Colombage, Eshan Malinga, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka

14:59 (IST) Sep 27

England vs Sri Lanka live: Sri Lanka unchanged

Sri Lanka have opted for continuity after their impressive turnaround in the second ODI. The visitors looked in trouble after a difficult start to the tour but produced a spirited performance in the previous match to level the series.

14:58 (IST) Sep 27

England vs Sri Lanka live: England force to change

England captain Harry Brook said his side wanted to put runs on the board after winning the toss, while Sri Lanka will look to make early inroads with the ball. England have been forced into a change behind the stumps after Jos Buttler suffered a hamstring injury during the second ODI.

14:58 (IST) Sep 27

We are all set for the action to begin. It was the retiring Mark Wood who rang the five-minute bell alongside his children, signalling the start of play. The umpires and the players are already out in the middle. Tom Banton and Ben Duckett open up for England. Asitha Fernando has the new ball in hand and is raring to go. Let's play...

14:57 (IST) Sep 27

England vs Sri Lanka live: Series on line

Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the third and final ODI between England and Sri Lanka at the Kennington Oval in London. With the series level, the decider promises to be a closely fought contest, with both teams eyeing a series victory.

England have won the toss and elected to bat first. The hosts have made three changes to their playing XI from the previous game, with Jordan Cox replacing the injured Jos Buttler, while Liam Dawson and Sonny Baker have come in for Rehan Ahmed and Josh Tongue.

14:46 (IST) Sep 27

Interesting decision to bat first - So, England have made three changes, including Jos Buttler, who's out with a hamstring injury from the last game. Also, the pitch is a fresh one, and there are green patches on it, which might make life a bit difficult for the opening batters. Given England's pace attack, the early start could have been a great opportunity to dictate terms. Right now, Asitha Fernando and co. will be looking to make the most of conditions in the first 10 overs or so.

14:37 (IST) Sep 27

Sri Lanka (Unchanged Playing XI) - Pathum Nissanka, Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Mendis (C/WK), Pavan Rathnayake, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Sachindu Colombage, Eshan Malinga, Asitha Fernando, and Dilshan Madushanka.

14:36 (IST) Sep 27

England (Playing XI) - Ben Duckett, Tom Banton, Joe Root, Harry Brook (C), Jordan Cox (WK) (In for Jos Buttler), Will Jacks, Liam Dawson (In for Rehan Ahmed), Jamie Overton, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, and Sonny Baker (In for Josh Tongue).

14:34 (IST) Sep 27

TOSS - England win the toss and will BAT first.

ENG VS SL LIVE SCORE: England have won the toss and elected to bat first. The hosts have made three changes to their playing XI from the previous game, with Jordan Cox replacing the injured Jos Buttler, while Liam Dawson and Sonny Baker have come in for Rehan Ahmed and Josh Tongue.

Sri Lanka, meanwhile, have retained the same XI that produced a thrilling comeback victory in the second ODI.

England vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI: Toss

England have won the toss and opted to bat first.

England captain Harry Brook said his side wanted to put runs on the board after winning the toss, while Sri Lanka will look to make early inroads with the ball.

England make three changes

England have been forced into a change behind the stumps after Jos Buttler suffered a hamstring injury during the second ODI.

Buttler's injury proved decisive in the previous game as he returned to the field limping before eventually falling in the final over, bringing England's defence to an end.

Jordan Cox has now taken over wicketkeeping duties, while Liam Dawson and Sonny Baker have also been brought into the XI.

The changes see Rehan Ahmed and Josh Tongue make way alongside Buttler.

England will also have Dan Lawrence available as a replacement for Buttler for the final game.

Sri Lanka unchanged after stunning comeback

Sri Lanka have opted for continuity after their impressive turnaround in the second ODI.

The visitors looked in trouble after a difficult start to the tour but produced a spirited performance in the previous match to level the series.

Kusal Mendis was the star with the bat, smashing a century to guide Sri Lanka to 321. Their bowlers then completed the job after England threatened to take control of the chase.

Dunith Wellalage played a crucial role with the ball, claiming three wickets, while Sri Lanka's seamers generated reverse swing in the latter stages and kept picking up wickets at regular intervals.

The result has set up a winner-takes-all final at the Oval.

England vs Sri Lanka: Playing XIs
England Playing XI

Tom Banton, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Jordan Cox (w), Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Jamie Overton, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Sonny Baker

Sri Lanka Playing XI

Pathum Nissanka, Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Mendis (w/c), Pavan Rathnayake, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Sachindu Colombage, Eshan Malinga, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka

England vs Sri Lanka: Series decider at the Oval

England won the opening ODI convincingly, with Will Jacks' all-round brilliance playing a major role in the hosts' victory. Joe Root and Harry Brook also made important contributions with the bat.

Sri Lanka bounced back in the second match, producing a memorable comeback after being under pressure for large parts of the contest.

The visitors now have an opportunity to claim a historic ODI series victory in England, something they have not achieved since 2014.

England, however, will look to make home advantage count and finish the series with another win.

Kennington Oval pitch report

The Kennington Oval is traditionally known for offering good conditions for strokeplay, and another high-scoring encounter could be on the cards.