ENG vs SL 3rd Match ODI 27 Sep 2026 Audio & Text Commentary
England vs Sri Lanka
3rd MatchKennington Oval, London27 Sep 2026
ENGEngland
355/7(50)
SLSri Lanka
132/10(29.1)
Impact Players
1st Innings
ENG
Innings at a Glance
ENG
SL
1st Innings
1-10
w
11-20
w
21-30
31-40
w
w
41-50
w
2w
2nd Innings
1-10
w
w
w
11-20
w
w
w
21-30
w
w
w
w
Commentary
Will Jacks to Eshan Malinga, no run, Caught out !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Eshan Malinga hangs in the crease, takes a big risk by attempting sweep towards square leg, but unfortunately, the ball flies towards Joe Root, who displays excellent fielding skills to complete the catch, resulting in the dismissal of Eshan Malinga.
c Joe Root b Will Jacks
Liam Dawson to Dilshan Madushanka, no run, Dot ball !! , good length, on the off stump, Dilshan Madushanka goes forward, trying to hit defensive shot, but the ball shapes away late, beats the bat.
Liam Dawson to Dilshan Madushanka, no run, Dot ball !! top spinner, full length, on the stumps, Liam Dawson bowls a sharp delivery, and Dilshan Madushanka goes forward to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
Liam Dawson to Eshan Malinga, 1 run, Eshan Malinga goes back to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Liam Dawson to Eshan Malinga, Four, Four !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump. Eshan Malinga hangs in the crease, hits inside out shot in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
Liam Dawson to Eshan Malinga, Four, Four !! , good length, on the off stump, Eshan Malinga elegantly goes back into the shot, gracefully guides it to deep cover region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.
Liam Dawson to Eshan Malinga, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the off stump, Eshan Malinga goes back and slash defensive shot towards short cover, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.
Will Jacks to Dilshan Madushanka, no run, Dot ball !! , full length, on the stumps, Dilshan Madushanka goes back and slash defensive shot towards short mid wicket, but the fielder reacts promptly and blocks it right away.