Match Details:
The 2nd match of the Test Series between Sri Lanka and England will be played at the Galle International Stadium, Galle.
This match will start at 10:00 AM IST and local time (4:30 AM GMT). This match can be watched on Sony Sport’s Network and will be live-streamed on Sony Liv.
Preview:
After a humiliating defeat at one of their favourite home grounds, Sri Lanka have a lot to contemplate on. Their batting looked out of sorts in the first innings and so did their bowling. Having been short on the talent pool in the last few years, their senior players need to step up and do most of the scoring and help youngsters grow as cricketers. They need to find a way to tackle this strong England side if they are to draw the series.
England, on the other hand, looked in total control with both bat and ball. Root coming in form was a big positive for them apart from some other notable performances from debutant, Daniel Lawrence and spinners, Dom Bess and Jack Leach. The English side would like to close the series with a win in order to get closer to Australia and New Zealand in the World Test Championship.
SL vs ENG Weather Report for Match 2:
The weather report suggests that the skies will be partly cloudy throughout this test match. The temperature will be around 29 degrees Celsius.
Pitch Report:
It is a pretty good wicket to bat on at the Galle International Stadium but at the same time, it assists spinners as well. As many as 23 out of 33 wickets were picked by spinners in the first test.
Injury & Availability News:
Sri Lanka have dropped Kusal Mendis for the second Test while Dimuth Karunaratne has been ruled out. Roshen Silva will replace Mendis in the line-up.
They have also released Lahiru Kumara, Minod Bhanuka, and Nuwan Pradeep from bio-bubble.
England are likely to opt for the rotation policy and if quotes from Joe Root and their head coach are considered, Chris Woakes and Olly Stones are most likely to play possibly replacing Sam Curran and Mark Wood respectively.
Moeen Ali is not fit to take the field for the second Test after recovering from COVID-19.
Average first innings score:
323 (Last 5 test matches)
Record of chasing teams:
Won – 2, Lost – 3, Draw – 0
SL vs ENG Probable Playing XIs:
Sri Lanka:
Lahiru Thirimanne, Kusal Perera, Roshen Silva, Dinesh Chandimal (c), Angelo Mathews, Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dilruwan Perera, Lasith Embuldeniya, Asitha Fernando/Suranga Lakmal
Bench:
Suranga Lakmal/Asitha Fernando, Dushmantha Chameera, Vishwa Fernando, Ramesh Mendis, Oshada Fernando, Lakshan Sandakan
England:
Zak Crawley, Dominic Sibley, Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root (c), Daniel Lawrence, Jos Buttler (wk), Sam Curran/Chris Woakes, Dominic Bess, Jack Leach, Mark Wood/Olly Stone, Stuart Broad
Bench:
James Anderson, Chris Woakes/Sam Curran, Moeen Ali, Ben Foakes, Olly Stone/Mark Wood
SL vs ENG Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Lahiru Thirimanne ended his long wait of a 2nd century in Tests when he scored 111 in the 2nd innings of the first test.
Angelo Mathews the experienced all-rounder looked in good nick in both the innings in the first match. He scored a patient 71 off 219 balls in the 2nd innings.
Joe Root amassed 228 runs off 321 balls at a strike rate of over 71. He looked in ominous touch.
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Dan Lawrence, playing only his first match, the youngster showed a lot of class and maturity scoring 73 in the first innings and a crucial 21 in the 2nd innings to take his side home.
Dom Bess returned with match figures of 8 wickets for 130 runs in 43 overs. He also picked up a 5 wicket haul in the first innings.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Joe Root, Angelo Mathews, Jonny Bairstow
Vice-Captain Options – Lahiru Thirimanne, Dom Bess, Dinesh Chandimal
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for SL vs ENG Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Kusal Perera
Batsmen – Lahiru Thirimanne, Angelo Mathews (VC), Daniel Lawrence, Joe Root (C), Jonny Bairstow
All-Rounders – Wanindu Hasaranga
Bowlers – Lasitha Embuldeniya, Dom Bess, Jack Leach, Stuart Broad
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for SL vs ENG Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Jos Buttler
Batsmen – Dinesh Chandimal, Lahiru Thirimanne (VC), Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow (C), Zak Crawley
All-Rounders – Sam Curran
Bowlers – Lasitha Embuldeniya, Dilruwan Perera, Dom Bess, Jack Leach
Expert Advice:
Since the track helps spinners, it is advisable to pick more spinners than fast bowlers.
Today’s SL vs ENG Probable Winners:
England are expected to win this match.
