Kennington Oval hosts England against Sri Lanka in the 3rd ODI, number 6 in a 6-match Sri Lanka tour of England, 2026. It is listed for Sunday 27 September 2026, with the start at 19:30 IST. England have home conditions on their side, which our model counts as a small edge.
England's edge is their batting depth, while Sri Lanka's is their spin attack. The side whose strength suits Kennington Oval gets the first say. Kennington Oval is a true surface with even bounce that turns late in the match, so we expect a flat / batting surface with a first-innings score around 332–385 for England and 288–335 for Sri Lanka.
Summer cloud is common, and a damp start can bring seam and swing before the surface flattens. The toss lean is to bowl first. Most captains chase on a true surface because they can pace the innings to a target.