Match Details
- Match: ENG VS SL, ICC Men’s ODI Cricket World Cup, 2023
- Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, India.
- Date & Time: Thursday, 26th October 2023, 2:00 PM (IST)
Pitch Report: This is a batting pitch, a total of 38 matches have been played on this pitch, in which the team batting first has won 14 matches and the team bowling first has won 20 matches. The average score on this pitch is 232. Winning the toss and batting first would be the right decision.
The pitch will likely provide excellent support to the batters in this game. The average first innings total in the last five games here has been just five runs short of 300 runs. The team winning the toss might look to bat and dominate right from the word go.
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium Score Records:
| Total matches: | 38 |
| Batting first won: | 14 |
| Bowling first won: | 20 |
| 1st inn avg score: | 232 |
| 2nd inn avg score: | 215 |
| Highest Total: | 383/6 |
| Lowest Total: | 114/10 |
| Highest Chased: | 329/7 |
| Lowest Defended: | 166/4 |
Weather Report: Weather in Bengaluru, IN is clean. The temperature is expected to around 30°C on the match day with 32% humidity and 3.3 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 8 KM. There are no chances of precipitation during the game.
ENG VS SL Recent Form
- England (ENG) – L L W L
- Sri Lanka (SL) – W L L L
ENG vs SL Head to Head
| Team | Match Win |
|---|---|
| ENG | 38 Won |
| SL | 36 Won |
Match Preview
England will take on Sri Lanka in the 25th game of the ongoing ODI World Cup on Thursday (October 26) at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Both teams have won one out of four games so far in the tournament.
England are coming here with two losses on the trot. They suffered a massive loss at the hands of South Africa in their last outing. South Africa posted a total of 399 runs on the board for the loss of seven wickets. Heinrich Klaasen scored 109 runs off just 67 deliveries for the Proteas. In reply, England were bundled out for just 170 runs and lost the game by 229 runs.
Sri Lanka defeated the Netherlands in their last outing by five wickets after chasing down the target of 263 runs in 48.2 overs with five wickets in hand. Dilshan Madushanka and Kasun Rajitha picked four wickets each for Sri Lanka. Sadeera Samarawickrama played a knock of 91 runs off 107 deliveries and was the highest scorer for the team.
Team Updates
England (ENG)
- Dawid Malan and Jonny Bairstow will probably open the inning.
- Joe Root will bat at the one-down position. He is the backbone of the batting team.
- Joe Root is having topmost fantasy points in this series.
- Ben Stokes and Harry Brook will handle the middle-order batting.
- Jos Buttler will lead the England as a Captain. He is also a good Wicket-Keeper
- Jonny Bairstow will do the Wicket Keeping for England.
- Joe Root and Adil Rashid will take care of the spin bowling of his team.
- Joe Root is having topmost fantasy points in this series.
- Mark Wood and Gus Atkinson will lead the pace attack of his team.
- Gus Atkinson was the highest fantasy points gainer in the previous match.
Sri Lanka (SL)
- Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Perera will probably open the inning.
- Kusal Mendis will bat at the one-down position. He is the backbone of the batting team.
- Sadeera Samarawickrama and Charith Asalanka will handle the middle-order batting.
- Kusal Mendis will lead the Sri Lanka as a Captain. He is also a good Wicket-Keeper
- Sadeera Samarawickrama will do the Wicket Keeping for Sri Lanka.
- Dhananjaya de Silva and Maheesh Theekshana will take care of the spin bowling of his team.
- Dilshan Madushanka and Kasun Rajitha will lead the pace attack of his team.
- Dilshan Madushanka is having topmost fantasy points in this series.
ENG VS SL SQAUD
England (ENG): Dawid Malan, Jonny Bairstow(WK), Joe Root, Jos Buttler(WK)(C), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood, Reece Topley, Adil Rashid, Ben Stokes, Moeen Ali, David Willey, Gus Atkinson
Sri Lanka (SL): Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis(WK)(C), Sadeera Samarawickrama(WK), Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dushan Hemantha, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Dilshan Madushanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Angelo Mathews, Dasun Shanaka, Dunith Wellalage, Lahiru Kumara, Dushmantha Chameera, Matheesha Pathirana
ENG VS SL Playing 11
England (ENG)
- Dawid Malan
- Jonny Bairstow(WK)
- Joe Root
- Jos Buttler(WK)(C)
- Ben Stokes
- Harry Brook
- David Willey
- Chris Woakes
- Mark Wood
- Gus Atkinson
- Adil Rashid
Sri Lanka (SL)
- Pathum Nissanka
- Kusal Perera
- Kusal Mendis(WK)(C)
- Sadeera Samarawickrama(WK
- Charith Asalanka
- Dhananjaya de Silva
- Dushan Hemantha
- Chamika Karunaratne
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Kasun Rajitha
- Dilshan Madushanka
PLAYERS STATS IN CURRENT SERIES
| MOST RUNS | BEST STRIKE RATE | MOST WICKETS | BEST ECONOMY RATE |
| Sadeera Samarawickrama SL – WK 230 Runs 4 Matches | Reece Topley ENG – BOWL 177.78 3 Matches | Dilshan Madushanka SL – BOWL 11 Wkts 4 Matches | Liam Livingstone ENG – ALL 4.38 3 Matches |
| Kusal Mendis SL – WK 218 Runs 4 Matches | Gus Atkinson ENG – BOWL 166.67 1 Match | Reece Topley ENG – BOWL 8 Wkts 3 Matches | Adil Rashid ENG – BOWL 5.19 4 Matches |
| Dawid Malan ENG – BAT 192 Runs 4 Matche | Kusal Mendis SL – WK 146.31 4 Matches | Adil Rashid ENG – BOWL 6 Wkts 4 Matches | Maheesh Theekshana SL – BOWL 5.63 3 Matches |
| Joe Root ENG – BAT 172 Runs 4 Matches | Mark Wood ENG – BOWL 137.93 4 Matches | Kasun Rajitha SL – BOWL 5 Wkts 2 Matches | Dilshan Madushanka SL – BOWL 6.13 4 Matches |
| Pathum Nissanka SL – BAT 166 Runs 4 Matches | Dushan Hemantha SL – ALL 133.33 1 Match | Mark Wood ENG – BOWL 3 Wkts 4 Matches | Joe Root ENG – BAT 6.59 4 Matches |
| Charith Asalanka SL – BAT 149 Runs 4 Matches | Adil Rashid ENG – BOWL 119.15 4 Matches | Liam Livingstone ENG – ALL 2 Wkts 3 Matches | Reece Topley ENG – BOWL 6.61 3 Matches |
KEY PLAYERS
England (ENG)
- Brydon Carse
- Ben Stokes
- Gus Atkinson
- Mark Wood
- Jos Buttler
- Dawid Malan
- Adil Rashid
- Joe Root
Sri Lanka (SL)
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Dhananjaya de Silva
- Kusal Perera
- Charith Asalanka
- Pathum Nissanka
- Kusal Mendis
- Dilshan Madushanka
Captain & Vice- Captain Options
- Dawid Malan ENG | BAT
- He is the leading run-scorer for England so far. He has made 192 runs in four games at an average of 48 and a strike rate of 106.07.
- Kusal Mendis SL | WK
- He has scored a century and a half-century each in his four outings so far. He has made a total of 218 runs in four games at an average of 54.50 and a strike rate of 146.30.
- Sadeera Samarawickrama SL | WK
- He is the highest run-scorer for Sri Lanka. He has made 230 runs in four games at an average of 76.66 and a strike rate of 103.13.
- Jos Buttler ENG | WK
- He has scored over 600 runs in ODI so far this year. He has yet to showcase his class in this tournament, and this might be the right stage for him to find some form.
- Dilshan Madushanka SL | BOWL
- He is the leading wicket-taker for Sri Lanka. He has picked up a total of 11 wickets at an average of 21.18, an economy of 6.13, and a strike rate of 20.72.
- Ben Stokes ENG | ALL
- He could make only five runs in his first outing in the tournament against the Proteas in the last game. Stokes scored a half-century the last time he played an ODI game against Sri Lanka.
- Joe Root ENG | BAT
- He is the leading run-scorer for England so far. He has made 172 runs in four games.
ENG vs SL Small League Must Picks:
ENG – Joe Root [285 points], Adil Rashid [260 points]
SL – Dilshan Madushanka [356 points], Kusal Mendis [334 points]
ENG vs SL Grand League Risky Picks:
ENG – Brydon Carse [0 points], Ben Stokes [18 points]
SL – Dushan Hemantha [9 points], Chamika Karunaratne [28 points]
ENG vs SL Death Over Bowlers:
ENG – Mark Wood, Brydon Carse
SL – Dilshan Madushanka, Kasun Rajitha
ENG vs SL Fantasy Tips
- Looking by the pitch behaviour, Picking top order batters would be crucial here.
- Death-over bowlers are always excellent wicket-takers in fantasy, they can turn the game around at any time.
- In Wicket Keeping, Jos Buttler, Kusal Mendis are the best choice.
- This pitch is compatible for both the Pacers & Spinners.
ENG vs SL Winning Prediction
- Sri Lanka team has the upper hand over England team. So try to pick more players from Sri Lanka
POINTS TABLE – ICC Men’s ODI Cricket World Cup
| # | Team | Played | Won | Lost | Tie | NR | NRR | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1.353 | 10 | |
| 2 | South Africa | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2.370 | 8 | |
| 3 | New Zealand | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1.481 | 8 | |
| 4 | Australia | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +1.142 | 6 | |
| 5 | Pakistan | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | -0.400 | 4 | |
| 6 | Afghanistan | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | -0.969 | 4 | |
| 7 | Sri Lanka | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | -1.048 | 2 | |
| 8 | England | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | -1.248 | 2 | |
| 9 | Bangladesh | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | -1.253 | 2 | |
| 10 | Netherlands | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | -1.902 | 2 | |
| W = Won, L = Lost, T = Tie, D = Draw, NR = No Result, NRR = Net Run Rate | |||||||||
DREAM 11 TEAM
