England captain Harry Brook has won the toss and elected to bat first in the third T20I against Sri Lanka on February 3.
Toss Decision – Captain’s Comments & Reasoning
“We want to set the target this time. We have made two changes, with Phil Salt missing out due to back spasm and Ben Duckett taking his place. Luke Wood has replaced Jofra Archer due to workload management,” Harry Brook said.
Sri Lanka have added Kamindu and Dushmantha Chameera to the playing XI. Maheesh Theekshana is also recalled. Charith Asalanka, Wanindu Hasaranga, and the injured Malinga sit out.
Playing XIs
Sri Lanka: 1 Pathum Nissanka, 2 Kamil Mishara, 3 Kusal Mendis (wk), 4 Pavan Rathnayake, 5 Kamindu Mendis, 6 Dasun Shanaka (capt), 7 Janith Liyanage, 8 Dunith Wellalage, 9 Maheesh Theekshana, 10 Dushmantha Chameera, 11 Matheesha Pathirana
England: 1 Ben Duckett, 2 Jos Buttler (wk), 3 Jacob Bethell, 4 Tom Banton, 5 Harry Brook (capt), 6 Sam Curran, 7 Will Jacks, 8 Jamie Overton, 9 Liam Dawson, 10 Adil Rashid, 11 Luke Wood
Toss Result Today – Sri Lanka vs England 3rd T20I
Q1: Who won the toss today in Sri Lanka vs England 3rd T20I?
England captain Harry Brook has won the toss and decided to bat first.
Q2: What was the toss time today?
The toss took place at 06:30 PM IST.
Q3: Why did the captain choose to bowl first?
Harry Brook has opted to bat first to challenge the batters.
Q4: Where is today’s match being played?
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium