Matchday 25, ENG vs. SL, two struggling giants clash in a high-stakes World Cup at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday. Both teams have had disappointing campaigns so far, winning just one match each from their first four outings.
England have a star-studded lineup, but they have failed to fire consistently in the tournament. Their batting has been inconsistent. England’s bowlers have also been below their best, and they have leaked runs at a high rate.
Sri Lanka have also been struggling in the tournament. They have lost their last three matches, and their batting has been disappointing. Sri Lanka’s bowling has also been inconsistent, and they have struggled to contain the opposition batters.
This match is a must-win for both teams if they want to keep their hopes of reaching the semifinals alive. England are the favorites on paper, but Sri Lanka can beat any team on their day. It will be a close and exciting contest.
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Match Details
Match | England vs. Sri Lanka |
Stadium | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, Karnataka |
Date & Time | Thursday, October 26, 02:00 P.M. (IST) |
Live streaming | Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar app and website |
ENG vs. SL Head to Head Records in ODI
Matches | 78 |
England Won | 38 |
Sri Lanka Won | 36 |
Tied | 1 |
No Result | 3 |
Eleven matches in the ICC ODI World Cup have pitted England against Sri Lanka. Six of these 11 games have been won by England, while five have been won by Sri Lanka.
Pitch Report & Weather Forecast
The pitch at Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium is predicted to perform similarly to how it did during Australia and Pakistan’s match, which means the bowlers would have a difficult time. On Thursday, the ball might fly to every corner of the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, which is regarded as one of the best batting grounds in the nation.
A high temperature of 30°C and a humidity of 52% are predicted per the meteorological prediction. The wind will blow at a pace of about 10 km/h, and there are no chances of rain.
Probable First XI of England
Dawid Malan, Johnny Bairstow, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler (C/WK), L Livingstone, Mooen Ali, Chris Woakes, David Willey, Mark Wood, Adil Rashid
Probable First XI of Sri Lanka
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (C & WK), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Angelo Matthews, Dhananjaya de Silva, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Dilshan Madushanka, L. Kumara
ENG vs. SL DREAM 11 Prediction
Team 1
Wicket-keepers: Jos Buttler, Jonny Bairstow, Kusal Mendis, S Samarawickrama
Batters: Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Pathum Nissanka
All-rounder: L. Livingstone, M. Ali
Bowlers: Adil Rashid, Dilshan Madushanka, Kasun Rajitha
Captain First-Choice: Dawid Malan /Jonny Bairstow
Vice-captain First-Choice: Kusal Mendis / S Samarawickrama
Team 2
Wicket-keepers: Jos Buttler, Jonny Bairstow, Kusal Mendis
Batters: Ben Stokes, Dawid Malan, K. Perera, C Asalanka
All-rounders: Dhananjaya de Silva, David Willey/C Woakes
Bowlers: Dilshan Madushanka, Adil Rashid
Captain First-Choice: Jos Buttler/Kusal Mendis
Vice-captain First-Choice: Dawin Malan/Dhananjaya de Silva
Team 3
Wicket-keepers: Jos Buttler, Jonny Bairstow, Kusal Mendis
Batters: Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera
All-rounder: L. Livingstone
Bowlers: Adil Rashid, Maheesh Theekshana, Woakes
Captain First-Choice: Jonny Bairstow /Joe Root
Vice-captain First-Choice: Pathum Nissanka / Jos Buttler
Team 4
Wicket-keepers: Jonny Bairstow, Kusal Mendis
Batters: Joe Root, Kusal Perera
All-rounder: Willey, M. Ali
Bowlers: Adil Rashid, Maheesh Theekshana, Woakes, Dilshan Madushank, Rajitha
Captain First-Choice: Jonny Bairstow /Joe Root
Vice-captain First-Choice: Adil Rashid/ Dilshan Madushank
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