Archive · 19 Sep 2026
England Eye 3-0 Sweep Against Sri Lanka in Manchester
England and Sri Lanka are playing the third and final T20 cricket match.
England have already won the series by taking the first two games.
They won the first match by 119 runs and the second by six wickets.
England now want to win all three matches.
Sri Lanka want to win this game to regain confidence before the ODI series.
Harry Brook, Jos Buttler and Tom Banton have helped England score quickly.
England’s bowlers have also restricted Sri Lanka’s scoring.
The match is being played at Old Trafford in Manchester.
Sri Lanka have not beaten England in this format since 2014.
England have already won the three-match T20I series after victories in Southampton and Cardiff.
England defeated Sri Lanka by 119 runs in the opener after scoring 254.
England then won the second match by six wickets, chasing 146 in Cardiff.
Harry Brook, Jos Buttler and Tom Banton have led England’s powerful batting performances.
Sri Lanka have not beaten England in a T20I since May 2014 and seek a consolation win at Old Trafford.
- Who
- England and Sri Lanka, led by Harry Brook and Charith Asalanka respectively.
- What
- The third and final T20I of the series, with England seeking a 3-0 sweep.
- When
- September 18, 2026.
- Where
- Old Trafford, Manchester.
- Why
- England want to complete a clean sweep, while Sri Lanka seek a consolation victory and improved confidence before the ODI series.
England’s Position
Sri Lanka’s Position
Match objective
England’s Position
England are targeting a 3-0 clean sweep and want to maintain their momentum before the ODI series.
Sri Lanka’s Position
Sri Lanka are seeking a consolation win to restore pride and confidence after losing the series.
Current momentum
England’s Position
England have won their last five completed T20Is and have dominated the opening two matches.
Sri Lanka’s Position
Sri Lanka have lost three of their last five completed T20Is and need a stronger all-round performance.
Key performance area
England’s Position
England’s batting depth and disciplined bowling have repeatedly placed pressure on Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka’s Position
Sri Lanka need early wickets and more effective bowling, after struggling to contain England’s batters.
- Series status
- England lead the three-match T20I series 2-0.
- First match
- England scored 254 and won by 119 runs in Southampton.
- Second match
- England won by six wickets after chasing 146 in Cardiff.
- England batting
- Harry Brook scored an unbeaten 114 in the opener; Jos Buttler made 80, and Tom Banton hit 52 from 24 balls in the second match.
- Head-to-head streak
- Sri Lanka have not beaten England since May 2014; England have won 14 consecutive meetings since then.
- Recent form
- England: WWWWW; Sri Lanka: LLLWL in their last five completed T20Is.
- Venue conditions
- Old Trafford is described as offering good carry and consistent bounce, with possible assistance for quick bowlers and varied spin.