Sri Lanka vs England 2018: 3rd Test, Colombo – Match Preview; After spending some time in Sri Lanka, Englishmen are all set to take the field for one last time before heading back to their country. They have already written their name on the trophy and are trying to push for a whitewash as well.
On the other hand, Sri Lankan cricket is succumbing to the lowest state on a regular basis. They are struggling on and off the field as well. However, they would like to motivate themselves to avoid the whitewash at the hands of England.
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Apart from number three batsman, England has no concerns whatsoever. The batting section has been brilliant, as one or the other player is putting their hands up when it matters the most.
On the other hand, Sri Lanka has got many issues to address. The lack of partnership is the primary area of concern which needs to be addressed as quickly as possible by the Sri Lankan management.
Changes:
England has rested their experienced campaigner James Anderson and have brought in the bloke of the same caliber Stuart Broad. The injury to Sam Curran has made them try out Jonny Bairstow at number three slot.
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For Sri Lanka, they will be without the services of Dinesh Chandimal and Akila Dananjaya for the final Test. Danushka Gunathilka and Lakshan Sandakan looks the likely inclusions.
Sri Lanka vs England 2018: 3rd Test, Colombo – Match Preview
Date &Time – November 23rd, 2018, 10 AM local time
Venue: Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo
Weather forecast – Heavy rain is on the cards for Day one. However, it should be fine from Day two.
Pitch conditions – Spinners will once again come to the party. Don’t be surprised if spinners take the ball in the early hours on Day 1 itself.
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Squads:
England Playing XI: Joe Burns, Keaton Jennings, Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root (c), Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler, Moeen Ali, Ben Foakes (wk), Adil Rashid, Jack Leach, Stuart Broad.
Sri Lanka – : Danushka Gunathilaka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Dhananjaya de Silva, Kusal Mendis, Roshen Silva, Angelo Matthews, Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Dilruwan Perera, Malinda Pushpakumara, Suranga Lakmal (c), Lakshan Sandakan.