ENG vs SL 2nd Test Prediction: After winning the first Test of the three-match Test series, England would be looking to wrap up the series with another win. The second Test is scheduled to start on Wednesday at Lord’s Cricket Ground.
Despite the loss, Sri Lanka would be pretty pleased with the way they fought in the Test match. They have made two changes to their playing XI. Lahiru Kumara and Pathum Nissanka comes in for Kusal Mendis and Vishwa Fernando. On the other hand, England are playing with the same side.
Ben Stokes is still recovering from the injury, so Ollie Pope will continue to lead the side.
Sri Lanka Team Review
Pathum Nissanka has replaced Kusal Mendis. He will likely bat at three with Madushka and Karunaratne, once again, opening. Sri Lanka didn’t get good starts in both innings and this is something that would look to improve on.
Skipper, Dhananjaya de Silva looked great with the bat, while Angelo Mathews also scored a half-century. Besides, Chandimal’s form is also a good positive for them. You can bank on these three for your fantasy team.
The real hero, though, has turned out to be Kamindu Mendis. He scored a sensational hundred in the first Test and keeps on getting better with every Test. He should be a must-have pick.
In the bowling front, Asitha Fernando and Prabath Jayasuriya led the way. Once again, the onus will be on them to pick wickets.
England Review
The likes of Joe Root, Harry Brook and Jamie Smith make it a formidable middle order. The addition of Smith has given them added strength and, thus, England looks like a team to beat. All three are likely to score big runs at Lord’s.
Ollie Pope had a forgettable outing with the bat. He would be looking to improve and come up with a good knock. Mark Wood has got injured and Ollie Stone has replaced him in the eleven. Amidst that, the responsibility will fall massively on Chris Woakes and Gus Atkinson.
Keeping in mind the conditions at Lord’s, Chris Woakes could be a player who Sri Lanka need to be wary of.
ENG vs SL Today Match Prediction
Sri Lanka gave a tough fight to England in the first Test match and are likely to show a similar performance. But, given the firepower England have in their batting, it doesn’t look like they would face a defeat. The home team should seal the series by winning the second Test match.
England vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Match Prediction
- England has a 75 percent chance of winning the match
- Sri Lanka has a 25 percent chance of winning the match
ENG vs SL 2nd Test Pitch Report
Keeping in mind the conditions, there should be movement in the air with the new ball. But as the game progresses, the pitch will tend to deteriorate and the spinners should come into play. The history suggests a balance between bat and ball at Lord’s and you could expect a similar outcome in the upcoming Test as well.
England vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Weather Report
The forecast is pretty good and rain is unlikely to interrupt the game. The temperature will hover around 23 degrees Celsius. The wind will blow at a speed of 13 km/h, while the chances of rain affecting the game are just one per cent.
England vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Prediction
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ENG vs SL Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers
- Jamie Smith
Batters
- A Mathews
- O Pope
- H Brook
All-Rounders
- C Woakes ©
- D de Silva
- J Root (vc)
- K Mendis
Bowlers
- A Fernando
- P Jayasuriya
- G Atkinson
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