Preview:
England and Sri Lanka will lock horns with each other in match 29 of the World T20 Cup. The Eoin Morgan-led side have had a splendid run in the tournament so far. They are placed at the top of Group 1, having won all their three matches so far. In their last match against Australia, the Three Lions dominated the proceedings against the opposition to register their third straight win of the mega event.
Sri Lanka, on the other hand, initially enjoyed good success in this marquee event. However, they lost their previous two encounters to Australia and South Africa. Heading into this game against the in-form England side, the Dasun Shanaka led side will be determined to put their ‘A’ game to the fore.
Match Details:
England vs Sri Lanka, Match 29
Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Date and Time: November 1 at 7:30 PM IST
Live Streaming: Star Sports Network
Pitch Report:
The pitch is expected to get slower as the game progresses. On winning the toss, opting to chase can be a good alternative on this surface.
Probable Playing XIs for ENG vs SRI:
England
Jason Roy, Jos Buttler, Dawid Malan, Jonny Bairstow, Eoin Morgan (c), Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Chris Jordan, Adil Rashid, Tymal Mills
Sri Lanka
Kusal Perera, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Avishka Fernando, Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (c), Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Lahiru Kumara, Maheesh Theekshana
Top Picks for ENG vs SRI 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Jos Buttler played an impressive inning of unbeaten 71 to fashion England’s victory against Australia. He will be determined to perform for the side. He can be a good pick for this match.
Tymal Mills has been exceptional for England so far. He has chimed in with crucial wickets in all three matches of the team. In the previous game as well, he scalped two wickets. He will look forward to taking the momentum further for the side.
Wanindu Hasaranga is one of the most important cogs of Sri Lanka’s wheel. His contributions with both the bat and the ball will be pivotal for the team. In the previous game, he picked up three wickets at a healthy economy rate.
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for ENG vs SRI 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Jos Buttler (c), Jonny Bairstow, Pathum Nissanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jason Roy, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Wanindu Hasaranga (vc), Adil Rashid, Tymal Mills, Lahiru Kumara
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for ENG vs SRI 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Jos Buttler, Kusal Perera, Pathum Nissanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Charith Asalanka, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali (vc), Wanindu Hasaranga, Adil Rashid, Tymal Mills (c), Chris Jordan
Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
Captain Options: Jos Buttler and Tymal Mills
Vice-Captain Options: Wanindu Hasaranga and Moeen Ali
