England And Sri Lanka The second ODI of the three-match series will see them face off against Leeds at Headingley. England lead 1-0 after winning the first match by 89 runs and will get the opportunity to end the series with another win.
England produced a strong all-round performance in the first ODI, scoring 265 and bowling out Sri Lanka for 176. harry brook led the batting with 67 runs, while Will Jacques Performed brilliantly in bowling by taking five wickets for 22 runs on the turning surface.
Sri Lanka, on the other hand, will be looking for a better batting performance after their middle-order collapse in the first match. Dunith Velalge Top scored with 45 runs, while Asitha Fernando took three wickets, but the visitors will need more contributions from their experienced batsmen if they want to level the series.
ENG vs SL, 2nd ODI: Match Details
- Date and Time: September 24, 12:30 PM Local / 11:30 AM GMT / 5:00 PM IST
- place: Headingley,Leeds
ENG vs SL ODI head-to-head record
Matches played: 83 | England won: 41 | Sri Lanka won: 38 | tie: 1 | No results: 3
Headingley pitch report
The Headingley surface will usually see an English challenge, especially in the early stages of the innings. The new ball can pick up speed in the air and on the surface, giving the fast bowlers the opportunity to trouble the top order. Batsmen may need some patience before playing their more aggressive shots.
As the ball gets older, conditions should become more favorable for stroke making. The pitch may become stable as the game progresses, allowing batsmen who spend sufficient time at the crease to be able to score big scores. However, bowlers who maintain a disciplined line and length can maintain the pressure even after the initial pace reduces.
Teams batting in the second innings have generally achieved better results in ODIs at this venue, making the toss an important factor. So the captain may prefer to chase as per the circumstances. The average first innings score is around 225-235, although a strong batting unit can go well beyond that mark if it gets through the initial stages without losing too many wickets.
teams
Sri Lanka: Kusal Mendis (captain and wicketkeeper), Pathum Nissanka, Kamindu Mendis, Pawan Ratnayake, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Dunith Velalage, Sachindu Kolambage, Dushmantha ChameeraAsitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kamil Mishara, Mahesh Theekshana, Ishan Malinga
England: Harry Brook (captain), Tom Banton, Ben Duckitt, Joe Root, Jos Buttler (wk), Will Jaques, Rehan Ahmed, Jamie Overton, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue, Liam Dawson, Jordan Cox, Henry Crocombe, Sonny Baker
ENG vs SL, 2nd ODI: Today's match prediction
Situation 1:
- ENG wins the toss and bowls first
- SL's powerplay score: 40-50
- SL total score: 220-240
Situation 2:
- SL wins the toss and bowls first
- ENG's powerplay score: 50-60
- ENG total score: 270-290
Match Result: The team bowling first is likely to win the match.