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England bats first in crucial ODI series final
27 Sep
Summary
- England won the toss and elected to bat first in the final ODI.
- England made three changes due to Jos Buttler's injury.
- Sri Lanka aims for their first ODI series win in England since 2014.
England has won the toss and chosen to bat first in the decisive third ODI against Sri Lanka, currently poised at a 1-1 series tie. The home team has introduced three alterations to its playing XI following a loss in the second ODI, notably bringing in Jordan Cox to replace the injured Jos Buttler behind the stumps. Liam Dawson and Sonny Baker also feature in the lineup.
Sri Lanka, conversely, has maintained an unchanged team after securing a strong comeback victory in the preceding match to level the series. This match presents a significant opportunity for Sri Lanka to achieve their first ODI series triumph on English soil since 2014. England aims to leverage their strong home record in white-ball cricket to secure the series win.
