Preview:
England were always likely to get the better of a struggling Sri Lankan team on their home soil, but they absolutely went on a rampage in the first T20I of the three-match series. Batting first, all that Sri Lankans could manage was 129.
Adil Rashid’s brilliant spell and Sam Curran’s supporting act was the reason behind Lankan Lions’ batting collapse. In the run chase, the Englishmen looked fairly comfortable. Jos Buttler’s unbeaten 68 and Jason Roy’s quick-fire 36 ensured the victory for the Three Lions.
Match Details:
England vs Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I
Venue: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
Date & Time: June 24th, at 11:00 PM IST and 6:30 PM Local Time
Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network
Pitch Report:
The quick bowlers will definitely get the initial help from the surface. the batters should be more watchful in the first 2-3 overs. Batting will become easier in the latter half of the match.
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Probable Playing XIs for ENG vs SRI:
England
Jos Buttler (wk), Jason Roy, Dawid Malan, Jonny Bairstow, Eoin Morgan (c), Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Chris Jordan, Mark Wood, Adil Rashid
Sri Lanka
Danushka Gunathilaka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Perera (c & wk), Kusal Mendis, Dhananjaya De Sliva, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Isuru Udana, Akila Dananjaya, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Pradeep
Top Picks for ENG vs SRI 11Wickets Match:
Jason Roy got the hosts to a flying start in the first T20I. He struck 36 runs in only 22 deliveries.
Danushka Gunathilaka was looking in good touch with the bat for as long as he lasted. He could score 19 runs in the last game and will be aiming for a bigger impact in this match.
Jos Buttler was the best player in the first T20I. He scored an unbeaten 68 and ensured that he stays at the crease till the very end.
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for ENG vs SRI 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Jos Buttler (c), Kusal Perera, Danushka Gunathilaka (vc), Jason Roy, Kusal Mendis, Dawid Malan, Dasun Shanaka, Sam Curran, Adil Rashid, Isuru Udana, Chris Jordan
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for ENG vs SRI 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Jos Buttler, Jonny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone, Danushka Gunathilaka, Jason Roy (c), Sam Curran, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga (vc), Dushmantha Chameera, Chris Jordan, Mark Wood
Captain and Vice-Captain Options
Captain Options: Jos Buttler, Jason Roy
Vice-Captain Options: Danushka Gunathilaka, Wanindu Hasaranga
