England v Sri Lanka third Test: How to watch, TV channel, start time, head-to-head stats and team news

England hold a 2-0 lead over Sri Lanka in their ongoing Test series and they will be targeting a series whitewash when the teams reconvene at the Oval starting on Friday.

Despite the absence of captain and talisman Ben Stokes, England have had few issues in this Test series, overcoming a wobble in the opener at Old Trafford to prevail before running out 190-run winners at Lord's in the second Test.

This will be England's Test team's final home match of the year and they will want to go out with a bang.

How to watch England v Sri Lanka and TV channel

England v Sri Lanka will be available to watch on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Cricket.

England v Sri Lanka start time, date and venue

England v Sri Lanka will start at 11:00 BST on Friday 6th September at the Oval.

England v Sri Lanka stats and head-to-head record (H2H)

England have won 19 of their 38 Test matches against Sri Lanka, including each of their last seven encounters.

Joe Root's four innings in this Test series so far have produced scores of 42, 62 not out, 143 and 103.

England v Sri Lanka head-to-head record (H2H)

England wins	19
Draws	11
Sri Lanka wins	8

*H2H stats refer to all competitions

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England v Sri Lanka team news

England team news

Seamer Josh Hull will be handed his debut for England, replacing Matthew Potts in the line-up.

Ben Stokes remains out, meaning Ollie Pope will again captain the team.

Sri Lanka team news

Bowler Lahiru Kumara looks set to retain his place in the Sri Lanka team following his five wickets last time out, while Dinesh Chandimal will hope his thumb has recovered enough for him to be wicketkeeper.