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The third and final test match in the series between England and Sri Lanka gets underway on Friday, September 6. England have already secured victory in the series, but they will be hoping to build further momentum before a three-match T20 showdown against Australia.

Before Betting On England vs Sri Lanka 3rd Test

It has already been a busy period off the field for England this week, as Brendon McCullum has been announced as the new white-ball head coach. The former New Zealand star will get an up-close look at his new side in this third and final test at The Oval, as England look to secure a 3-0 whitewash against their rivals before the end of the weekend.

McCullum will not start the new role until January, but Ben Stokes has spoken glowingly about the coach’s desire to combine both the red ball and white ball roles. England wrapped up the series victory against Sri Lanka in the second test, after securing victory by a 190-run margin before the end of the fourth day.

Gus Atkinson was the star man in the recent clash, taking a five-wicket haul in the second innings, and also smashing 118 runs from 115 balls during the first innings. Sri Lanka always looked in danger after being set 427 in the first innings, and they could only hit 196 in response.

England pressed their foot down on the gas in the second innings, with Joe Root hitting 103 runs from 121 balls to set their rivals with a huge target. Sri Lanka batted reasonably well in the second innings, but they could only hit 292 runs before being bowled out by the hosts at Lord’s.

England vs Sri Lanka 3rd Test Odds & Picks

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England-310
Tie+435
Sri Lanka+750

England have been at their dominant best in this test series against Sri Lanka, and a third straight success against their rivals looks to be on the agenda. We expect another home win, as England build momentum ahead of a compelling T20 series against Australia.

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England (-310)
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