In Friday’s third Test at The Oval, England will face Sri Lanka in what promises to be an exciting clash. As a sports predation journalist, I have analyzed the match-up and come up with some free cricket tips and best bets for the game.

One of the best bets for this match is for England to have a first-innings opening partnership of over 29.5 runs. This bet carries odds of 10-11 and can be found at bet365.

Looking at the team news, it is clear that England will be without some key players. Captain Ben Stokes, opener Zak Crawley, and strike bowler Mark Wood are all sidelined with injuries. Despite this, England is still expected to perform well in the third Test.

Two players under pressure for England are Dan Lawrence and Ollie Pope. Lawrence has struggled with the bat, while Pope will be looking to prove himself as a capable batsman despite his recent struggles. Both players will be crucial to England’s success in this match.

In terms of the weather forecast, there are expected to be scattered showers on days one, three, and four of the Test match. Days two and five should be cloudy but dry, with temperatures ranging from 18C to 22C.

Overall, this promises to be an exciting contest between England and Sri Lanka. Keep an eye out for more free bets and betting offers from the Racing Post to make the most of this thrilling match-up.