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Sri Lanka vs England Live Score: Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field against England in the final league fixture of the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series. With Sri Lanka and Pakistan already through to the final, England will be looking to end their winless campaign on a positive note, while Sri Lanka aim to carry their winning momentum into the title clash. England captain Harry Brook has made one change to the playing XI, with Sonny Baker replacing Jamie Overton. Sri Lanka have retained the same team. Brook has highlighted the need to adapt to conditions more quickly, while acknowledging the lessons England can take from the tournament. Sri Lanka will rely on the form of Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis and Dilshan Madushanka as they look to maintain their momentum.
Teams:
England (Playing XI): Tom Banton, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook(c), Jordan Cox(w), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker, Henry Crocombe
Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Kamindu Mendis, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis(w/c), Pavan Rathnayake, Janith Liyanage, Dasun Shanaka, Sahan Arachchige, Dunith Wellalage, Eshan Malinga, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka
Sri Lanka vs England Live: Sri Lanka win toss, opt to field against England in Tri-Series clash
Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis won the toss and elected to bowl first against England in the final league fixture of the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series. Kusal cited the dew factor and his team's bowling form in the first innings as the reasons behind the decision. Sri Lanka have named an unchanged playing XI, while England have brought in Sonny Baker for Jamie Overton.
Sri Lanka vs England Live: Harry Brook calls for quicker adaptation as England look to end winless run
England captain Harry Brook has stressed the need for his team to adapt to conditions more quickly as they prepare to face Sri Lanka. England have endured a difficult tournament and will be hoping to finish their league campaign with a win. Brook said the team had plenty of positives and lessons to take forward, despite their struggles.
Sri Lanka vs England Live: Sonny Baker replaces Jamie Overton as England make one change
England have made one change to their playing XI for the final league match against Sri Lanka, with Sonny Baker coming in for Jamie Overton. Captain Harry Brook confirmed the change at the toss. Tom Banton, Ben Duckett, Joe Root and Brook will lead England's batting effort, with Jordan Cox taking the wicketkeeping role.
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Sri Lanka vs England Live: Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis in focus as Sri Lanka build towards final
Sri Lanka will look to maintain their confidence after an impressive win over Pakistan in their previous match. Pavan Rathnayake starred with a remarkable 130 during Sri Lanka's historic 430-run chase against England, while Kamindu Mendis scored an unbeaten 62 in the recent victory over Pakistan. Dilshan Madushanka also arrives with momentum after taking career-best figures of 5/34 against Pakistan.
Sri Lanka vs England Live: England seek consolation win as Sri Lanka aim to carry momentum into final
England enter the final league fixture winless and will be eager to avoid ending the tournament without a victory. Harry Brook's record-breaking double century has been a major highlight, but England's bowling has struggled to defend totals. Sri Lanka, meanwhile, have already secured their place in the final alongside Pakistan and will aim to fine-tune their performance before the title clash.
Sri Lanka vs England Live Score: Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to field against England in the final league match of the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series. Although the contest is a dead rubber, with Sri Lanka and Pakistan having already secured their places in the final, both teams have reasons to make an impact. England are winless in the tournament and will be desperate to finish on a high, while Sri Lanka will look to build on their impressive victory over Pakistan ahead of the summit clash.
England have made one change to their playing XI, bringing in Sonny Baker for Jamie Overton. Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis confirmed that his side will field the same team, citing the dew factor and the team's bowling performance in the first innings. Harry Brook, whose record-breaking double century has been England's standout moment, stressed the need to adapt to conditions faster. Sri Lanka will look to Pavan Rathnayake, Kamindu Mendis and Dilshan Madushanka for another strong performance.

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