SL vs ENG Match Preview

Any Test Match at Lord's is an unforgettable one for both fans and players, and this week's match between England and Sri Lanka promises to be no exception! It's always interesting to see how the visiting XI performs at a venue rich in history while also providing opportunities for pace bowlers with a slope and batters with the wicket's true and consistent nature. Despite the stormy conditions in Manchester, the first Test proved to be an entertaining match in which both teams had to be patient. England is in excellent form in this format at home, but they will not be at full strength once more, so there may be an opportunity for the tourists.

SL vs ENG Match Details

Sri Lanka vs England – 3rd Match, ODI Match

Venue: Lord's Cricket Ground, United Kingdom

Date & Time: 29th August 2024 at 03:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

SL vs ENG Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	297
Avg 2nd inn score	289
Win% batting 1st	57
Win% batting 2nd	43

SL vs ENG Pitch Report

Despite the bowlers dominating and the batters struggling, England demonstrated the quality of the batting surface at the Stadium game.

SL vs ENG Weather Report

The conditions are expected to be very similar to what we saw in the first two games, with sunshine throughout and temperatures in the mid-twenties from start to finish.

SL vs ENG Last Five Matches

ENG ( England )	W W W L W
SL ( Sri Lanka )	L W W NR L

SL vs ENG Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	SL Won	ENG Won	Tie	NR
Overall	28	5	14	0	0
Last 5	5	1	4	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

SL vs ENG Probable Playing XIs:

England Probable Playing XIs

Ben Duckett, Dan Lawrence, Ollie Pope (c), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Matthew Potts, Olly Stone, Shoaib Bashir

Sri Lanka Probable Playing XIs

Nishan Madushka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Kamindu Mendis, Prabath Jayasuriya, Milan Rathnayake, Vishwa Fernando, Asitha Fernando

Topmost Picks for SL vs ENG Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Sri Lanka

• Dimuth Karunaratne – Dimuth Karunaratne enters the series in impressive form, having amassed 287 runs at a strike rate of 168.82 in the LPL. The 34-year-old has a wealth of experience and will be a crucial player for the team.
• Dhananjaya de Silva – Dhananjaya de Silva has been a revelation, dominating England both with the bat and ball. He has scores of 67* and 39 in this series and has also picked up 2 wickets at 5.33.

Top Picks – England

• Ollie Pope – Captain Ollie Pope has led from the front, slamming two consecutive fifties at his usual brisk pace.
• Joe Root – Only spin-bowling all-rounder Joe Root has shown some fight, with scores of 33 and 44. The left-arm spinner has also claimed 3 wickets. 

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for SL vs ENG Dream11 Team:

Dinesh Chandimal, Jamie Smith, Ollie Pope, Harry Brook, Dimuth Karunaratne, Joe Root(C), Chris Woakes, Kusal Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva(VC), Gus Atkinson, Milan Rathnayake

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for SL vs ENG Dream11 Team:

Dinesh Chandimal, Jamie Smith, Ollie Pope, Harry Brook, Angelo Mathews, Joe Root, Chris Woakes(C), Kusal Mendis(VC), Dhananjaya de Silva, Gus Atkinson, Prabath Jayasuriya

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Joe Root, Chris Woakes

Vice-captain – Dhananjaya de Silva, Kusal Mendis

Wicketkeeper – Jamie Smith

SL vs ENG Probable Winners:

Sri Lanka trailed throughout the first Test but responded admirably with the strike in both innings. As a result, if they can get off to an excellent start at Lord's this week, they have the potential to run England close. The hosts will miss Mark Wood's outright pace, which adds to a long injury list, but we believe they will have enough to win. Considering the team combination, England is expected to win this match.