Preview:
England are just one win away from officially confirming their semi-final spot, as they have won 3 matches in a row and are currently ruling the Group 1 standings with 6 points. Fantastic bowling performances and vice-captain Jos Buttler’s heroics handed them a convincing 8-wicket win over Australia on Saturday. Given the way they are performing at the moment, they have great chances of winning this match against Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka, on the other hand, have forced themselves into a must-win situation in the immensely competitive Group 1. Pathum Nissanka’s 58-ball 72 and Wanindu Hasaranga’s hat-trick couldn’t stop them from losing the game against South Africa on Saturday. They are currently placed at the fourth spot in the Group 1 standings with 2 points.
Match Details:
England vs Sri Lanka, Match 29, Super 12 Group 1
Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
Date & Time: November 1st, at 7:30 PM IST and 6:00 PM Local Time
Live Streaming: Star Sports Network and Disney+Hotstar
Pitch Report:
The wicket will assist the spinners and the batters need to be more watchful on this surface. Not many high scoring matches we have witnessed in recent times here. Anything over 140 makes the game interesting, considering the slowness of the wicket.
Probable Playing XIs for ENG vs SL:
England
Jason Roy, Jos Buttler (wk), Dawid Malan, Jonny Bairstow, Eoin Morgan (c), Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Chris Jordan, Adil Rashid, Tymal Mills
Sri Lanka
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera (wk), Charith Asalanka, Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dasun Shanaka (c), Chamika Karunaratne, Dusmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Lahiru Kumara
Top Picks for ENG vs SL Dream11 Match:
Top Picks – Batters
Jason Roy will play attacking cricket from the start. He has scored 94 runs in 3 matches in this tournament at a strike rate of 138.23.
Charith Asalanka is giving his best for his side every time he comes to bat. In 4 matches so far in this tournament, he has scored 142 runs at an average of 47.33 and a strike rate of 142.
Top Picks – All-Rounders
With his off-breaks and leg spinners, Liam Livingstone is becoming a handy bowler for England. He has picked up 3 wickets in this World Cup at an economy of 4.28.
Wanindu Hasaranga is proving time and again that he is a genuine wicket-taking bowler for Sri Lanka. He is the joint-leading wicket-taker in this World Cup, with 11 scalps in 6 matches at an economy of 5.27. He has scored 85 runs with the bat as well.
Top Picks – Bowlers
Chris Jordan is an exceptional bowler, especially in the death overs. His ability to execute pin-point yorkers makes him one of the toughest bowlers to face. In 3 matches in this World Cup, he has picked up 4 wickets at an economy of 4.87.
Maheesh Theekshana will be really vital in the spin-friendly conditions of Sharjah. He has bagged 8 wickets in 5 matches in this World Cup at an economy of 6.05.
Top Picks – Wicketkeepers
Jos Buttler played some unreal shots in the last game against Australia and he single-handedly won the game for the Three Lions. In only 32 balls, he smashed 71* runs, which comprised of 5 fours and 5 sixes.
ENG vs SL Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
| Player | Statistics (This Tournament) | Dream11 Points |
| Jason Roy | 94 runs | 150 |
| Jos Buttler | 113 runs | 204 |
| Liam Livingstone | 3 wickets | 130 |
| Charith Asalanka | 142 runs | 200 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 11 wickets and 85 runs | 520 |
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for ENG vs SL Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Jos Buttler (c), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jason Roy, Charith Asalanka (vc), Pathum Nissanka, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Wanindu Hasaranga, Adil Rashid, Chris Jordan, Maheesh Theekshana
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for ENG vs SL Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Jos Buttler, Jonny Bairstow, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dawid Malan, Charith Asalanka, Wanindu Hasaranga (c), Dushmantha Chameera, Chris Woakes, Chris Jordan, Tymal Mills (vc), Maheesh Theekshana
ENG vs SL Risky Captaincy Choices:
Moeen Ali has picked up 4 wickets in 2 matches in this World Cup. He hasn’t got much of an opportunity to bat, but when he does, he can produce the goods. You can take a risk and pick him as your fantasy team captain.
Bhanuka Rajapaksa has scored 129 runs in 5 innings in this World Cup, maintaining an average of over 40. You can take a risk and pick him as your fantasy team skipper.
Player you should avoid:
Dasun Shanaka has scored 45 runs and has picked up a wicket so far in this World Cup. It’s better to avoid him while making your fantasy teams.
