ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction — 2nd ODI Best Team, Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
ENG vs SL Dream11 Team Predictions for 2nd ODI, Sri Lanka Tour of England, 2026: H2H Records, Key Players, Playing 11 and Pitch Report.

ENG vs SL Match Details — 2nd ODI
England (ENG) will lock horns with Sri Lanka in the 2nd ODI of the 3-match ODI series. England defeated Sri Lanka in the first ODI by 89 runs. Batting first, the England team was bowled out for 265 runs, but in the 2nd innings, Will Jacks dismantled Sri Lanka's batting lineup, and the visitors were bundled out for 176 runs.
Harry Brook was the leading run-scorer in this match, while Asitha Fernando and Sachindu Colombage took 3-3 wickets each for Sri Lanka. In this 2nd ODI, Sri Lanka will aim to bounce back and level the series.
Also Read: How to watch England vs Sri Lanka live: Match time, TV channel, streaming and full schedule
ENG vs SL Match Details:
- Series/Tournament: Sri Lanka Tour of England 2026
- Match: ENG vs SL 2nd ODI
- Date: 24 Sep 2026
- Match Start Time: 05:00 PM IST
- Stadium/Venue: Headingley, Leeds, England
- Live Score: cricketwinner.com
- Live Streaming: FANCODE, Star Sports Network
ENG vs SL Weather Report — Leeds Conditions
- Temperature: 7-8 C
- Rain Chances: 3-5%
- Humidity: 88%
Recent Performance – Last 5 Matches
Team ENG Form
England Recent Form: W, W, W, L, W
Team SL Form
Sri Lanka Recent Form: L, W, L, L, W
ENG vs SL Head-to-Head Record
| ENG Won | 6 |
| SL Won | 4 |
| NR | 0 |
ENG vs SL Pitch Report — Headingley, Leeds, England
The pitch at Headingley, Leeds, England offers a balanced track that favours both the batters and bowlers; the last 24 ODI matches' statistics are as follows:
- Win Batting First: 42%
- Win Bowling First: 46%
- Best Suited For: Pacers (51%)
Average Scores
- Average 1st Innings: 246
- Average 2nd Innings: 224
Winning the toss and bowling first could be the ideal strategy.
ENG vs SL Probable Playing 11
England (ENG) Probable 11:
Tom Banton, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Will Jacks, Rehan Ahmed, Jamie Overton, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue.
Sri Lanka (SL) Probable 11:
Pathum Nissanka, Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Mendis (c&wk), Pavan Rathnayake, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Sachindu Colombage, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka.
ENG vs SL Key Players & Must-Have Dream11 Picks
Best ENG Players for Dream11 — 2nd ODI
| Players | Role | Run | Wicket |
| Harry Brook | BAT | 67 | 0 |
| Joe Root | BAT | 44 | 0 |
| Will Jacks | AR | 46 | 5 |
| Jamie Overton | AR | 8 | 2 |
Best SL Players for Dream11 — 2nd ODI
| Players | Role | Run | Wicket |
| Kusal Mendis | WK | 42 | 0 |
| Sachindu Colombage | BOWL | 14 | 3 |
| Pathum Nissanka | BAT | 27 | 0 |
| Asitha Fernando | BOWL | 00 | 3 |
ENG vs SL Captain & Vice-Captain Picks — 2nd ODI
- Harry Brook ©: ENG experienced batter, highest run scorer in the 1st ODI.
- Will Jacks ©: ENG key all-rounder, scored 46 runs & took 5 wickets in the 1st ODI.
- Joe Root (vc): ENG experienced batter, scored 44 runs in the 1st ODI.
- Kusal Mendis (vc): SL skipper and key batter, scored 42 runs in the last ODI.
ENG vs SL (Free-to-Play) Team Suggestion 1

Dream11 Team: Joe Root, Harry Brook, J Overton, Ben Duckett, Pathum Nissanka, G Atkinson, K Mendis, D Wellalage, S Colombage, W Jacks and A Fernando.
ENG vs SL (Free-to-Play) Team Suggestion 2

Dream11 Team: Joe Root, Harry Brook, J Overton, Ben Duckett, Pathum Nissanka, G Atkinson, K Mendis, D Wellalage, S Colombage, W Jacks and A Fernando.
England vs Sri Lanka Dream11 Tips
| SL Captain Choice | Joe Root, Harry Brook |
| GL Captain Choice | Will Jacks, Ben Duckett |
| Punt Picks | Sachindu Colombage, Kusal Mendis |
| Dream11 Combination | 1-4-2-4 |
England vs Sri Lanka Match Prediction – Who Will Win
The England team possesses a formidable batting and bowling attack. Joe Root, Harry Brook, and Will Jacks have been in excellent form. Moreover, England won 3 matches in a row, and head-to-head stats also favour England in this contest.
Prediction: England (ENG) to win.
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Frequently Asked Questions
England (ENG) are favourites to win the ENG vs SL 2nd ODI.
Will Jacks is the best captain pick for ENG vs SL Dream11 2nd ODI. For the grand league, Harry Brook is the top differential captain.
Joe Root is the top vice-captain choices for ENG vs SL Dream11. Jos Buttler is the differential VC option for the grand league teams.
Best Dream11 XI for ENG vs SL 2nd ODI : Joe Root, Harry Brook, J Overton, Ben Duckett, Pathum Nissanka, G Atkinson, K Mendis, D Wellalage, S Colombage, W Jacks and A Fernando. Recommended team split: 6 ENG + 5 SL.








