Match Details
England will be up against Sri Lanka in the 2nd ODI of the three-match series. The encounter will take place at the Kennington Oval in London on Thursday (July 1).
The match will get underway at 5:30 PM IST will be streamed live on the SonyLIV app.
Preview
Nothing much has gone Sri Lanka’s way in this tour with England winning all the games so far without much hassle. After conquering the T20I series 3-0, the Three Lions continued their dominance and walked away with a five-wicket triumph in the first ODI. Being put on to bat first, the visitors never going as they were bundled out for mere 185 runs.
There was some drama in the second innings with England losing Liam Livingstone, Sam Billings, and skipper Eoin Morgan cheaply. However, Joe Root’s composed knock took the home side over the line. England now have a chance to win the second ODI and clinch the series. On the other hand, the upcoming clash would be a do-or-die encounter for the Lankan Lions.
Predicted Playing XIs for ENG vs SL
England
Jonny Bairstow (WK), Liam Livingstone, Joe Root, Eoin Morgan (C), Sam Billings, Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Sam Curran, David Willey, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood
Sri Lanka
Kusal Perera (C & WK), Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Ramesh Mendis, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Chamika Karunaratne, Binura Fernando, Dushmantha Chameera, Praveen Jayawickrama
Captaincy Picks for ENG vs SL
Chris Woakes
The right-arm pacer was England’s wrecker-in-chief in the previous game as he bowled a sensational spell, which more or the less decided the fate of the encounter. Woakes made the new ball talk and rattled Sri Lanka’s top-order. The all-rounder, in total, took four wickets and earned the Player of the Match award. Not to forget, Woakes can also contribute with the bat.
Joe Root
As mentioned above, England lost early wickets while chasing the mediocre total. However, Joe Root was solid as a rock at one end and he didn’t let the game drift away. The England Test skipper paced his knock to perfection and made an unbeaten 79 off 87 deliveries. Root will surely be determined to replicate his stellar show again.
Fan2Play Fantasy Cricket Tips
2-Player Team
Joe Root (C), Wanindu Hasaranga
3-Player Team
David Willey, Chris Woakes (C), Kusal Perera
4-Player Team
Jonny Bairstow (C), Moeen Ali, Pathum Nissanka, Dasun Shanaka
11-Player Team
Jonny Bairstow, Kusal Perera, Joe Root (VC), Pathum Nissanka, Eoin Morgan, Sam Curran, Dasun Shanaka, Moeen Ali, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chris Woakes (C), David Willey
