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Rawalpindi Stadium Pitch Report, Weather Report For ENG vs SL, Tri-Series, 3rd ODI



Rawalpindi Stadium. [Source - AFP]Rawalpindi Stadium. [Source - AFP]

On Thursday, October 22, England will face Sri Lanka in the 3rd match of the ongoing ODI Tri-Series in Pakistan. Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will host the contest, scheduled to begin at 1:30 PM IST.

Both teams suffered defeats in their opening matches and will be eager to bounce back with a win. With the pressure mounting early, England and Sri Lanka will look to deliver improved performances and get their first win.

Therefore, ahead of the upcoming fixture, let's take a look at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Pitch Report, Weather Report for England vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI, ODI Tri-Series 2026.

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium pitch report for ENG vs SL, 3rd ODI

Criterion
Data
Matches played33
Matches won by team batting 1st14
Matches won by team batting 2nd18
Tied/NR
1/0
Average score batting 1st246
Average score batting 2nd
220
Average Run Rate
5.06
% of wickets by pacers
69.80
% of wickets by spinners
27.97

(Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium ODI Stats)

The Pitch Report Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium for England vs Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI of the ODI Tri-Series, suggests a balanced surface. The last five games saw two teams win batting first, both during this series.

England have played five ODIs at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, losing four. Sri Lanka have featured there eight times, winning twice, but have lost all four matches at the venue since 2025.

The surface offers something for everyone, with pacers expected to find early pace and bounce with the new ball. Batters can also play their strokes freely, while disciplined bowling could help restrict scoring during the powerplay overs.

As the match progresses, spinners, particularly finger spinners, could become crucial and dismantle batting lineups. Scoring may get trickier in the middle-overs, so the team winning the toss might prefer batting first to post a competitive total.

Rawalpindi weather report for ENG vs SL, 3rd ODI

Criterion
Details
Temperature (in degrees Celsius)29 degrees
Wind
W 13 km/h
Cloud cover0%
Probability of precipitation0%

(Source - AccuWeather)

The weather is expected to be sunny at the start of the England vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI in Rawalpindi, with temperatures around 29°C. Winds will blow at 13 km/h, with no rain expected.

Conditions are likely to become cooler during the second innings, offering some relief to both teams. Cloud cover is expected to remain absent, and the forecast indicates no chances of rain throughout the match.

Conclusion

The pitch is expected to play similarly to the first two ODIs, which witnessed 300-plus totals that proved difficult to chase, with spinners likely to influence proceedings again.

The team that plays the middle-overs effectively in England vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI could gain the upper hand and win the contest. With no rain expected, weather interruptions are unlikely to affect the match.