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ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: T20 World Cup 2022 Match 39 | ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction Today | SCG Pitch Report
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Arch-rivals Australia have made the equation easy for England. With net run rate out of the picture after another poor performance by the hosts, Jos Buttler’s team need a win by any margin to confirm their passage to the semi-finals.
On paper, they are the favourites to beat Sri Lanka. But, this contest has the potential to go sour for England if they are off their game, with the Lions showing excellent signs of progress in 2022, including the Asia Cup triumph back in September. Indeed, the SCG surface brings the skillful Sri Lanka spinners into play, so England’s batting lineup needs to be switched on.
However, how motivated will Dasun Shanaka’s team be given they can no longer qualify for the semi-finals? Australia’s win yesterday means Sri Lanka are out, so how they approach this match will be interesting to see. Will they shine with the pressure off? Or will their minds be on what’s to come after the tournament? We shall find out.
ENG vs SL Possible Playing XI
Chris Jordan (17 wickets in nine matches) has a great record vs Sri Lanka. But, it is difficult to fit him into this England side.
If an early wicket falls, Dawid Malan (93 runs avg. 23.25 vs Sri Lanka) will come in. If there is a strong opening stand, expect England to elevate the likes of Moeen Ali or Liam Livingstone up the order.
England: 1. Jos Buttler (c & wk), 2. Alex Hales, 3. Dawid Malan, 4. Ben Stokes, 5. Moeen Ali, 6. Harry Brook, 7. Liam Livingstone, 8. Sam Curran, 9. Chris Woakes, 10. Mark Wood, 11. Adil Rashid
Sri Lanka: 1. Pathum Nissanka, 2. Kusal Mendis (wk), 3. Dhananjaya de Silva, 4. Charith Asalanka, 5. Bhanuka Rajapaksa, 6. Dasun Shanaka (c), 7. Wanindu Hasaranga, 8. Chamika Karunaratne, 9. Maheesh Theekshana, 10. Kasun Rajitha, 11. Pramod Madushan
ENG vs SL Head-to-Head Stats & Key Players
England:
- Jos Buttler rediscovered his best form in the last match (73 off 47 balls). The captain has the most runs in ENG-SL T20Is, with 357 in just eight matches at a superb average of 89.25 and strike rate of 148.13.
- Buttler’s last innings against SL was a superb 101 on a slow Sharjah pitch in last year’s World Cup.
- Alex Hales has struck 144 runs in three T20s at the SCG at an average of 48.00 and strike rate of 158.24. He also scored a fifty in the last game vs New Zealand (52 off 40 balls).
- Moeen Ali will be key against Sri Lanka’s spinners in the middle. He is England’s second-highest run-scorer in T20Is this year, with 495 at an average of 33.00 and strike rate of 161.23.
- Sam Curran continues to impress. He has taken 20 wickets in his last 11 games, elevating himself to an all-important all-stages bowler for England. Also, he has taken five wickets in three T20Is vs Sri Lanka.
- Mark Wood will be key with his pace. The fast bowler has taken 12 wickets in his past six T20Is.
Sri Lanka:
- Kusal Mendis is capable of putting pressure on England at the top. He has struck 205 runs in seven matches in this World Cup at an average of 34.16 and strike rate of 144.36.
- Pathum Nissanka in T20s at the SCG: 3 inns, 109 runs, avg. 36.33, SR 114.74, HS 73.
- Dhanajaya de Silva is coming off an impressive performance against Afghanistan (66* and 1/9).
- Wanindu Hasaranga is the tournament’s leading wicket-taker (13) at an average of 13.53 and strike rate of 12.4. In four T20Is against England, Hasaranga has taken five wickets at an economy of just 6.33.
- Also, Hasaranga enjoys bowling at the SCG. In three T20s, the legspinner has taken six wickets at an average of 15.50 and strike rate of 12.00.
- Kasun Rajitha bowled beautifully at the SCG vs New Zealand last weekend (2/23).
Other Stats and Facts
- Head-to-head: Matches 13, England 9, Sri Lanka 4.
- England have won the past seven matches against Sri Lanka.
- Chris Woakes vs Sri Lanka: 5 matches, 3 wickets, avg. 36.67, econ. 6.67.
- Alex Hales vs Sri Lanka 5 inns, 189 runs, avg. 47.25, SR 161.54, HS 116.
- Bhanuka Rajapaksa looked in good touch at the SCG against NZ last week (34 off 22 balls)
SCG Pitch Report and Weather
The team batting first has won all five matches at the SCG so far in this World Cup. The average first innings score is a high 187.2, which indicates a good batting surface. Pakistan certainly found that to be the case in their big win over South Africa on Thursday.
The weather forecast in Sydney is a top of 23 degrees and partly cloudy conditions. No rain is expected.
ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction Today Match November 5 2022
Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article as well as your own instincts to create your teams.
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Base Team:
- Wicket-Keepers: Jos Buttler
- Batsmen: Alex Hales, Bhanuka Rajapaksa
- All-Rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Sam Curran
- Bowlers: Mark Wood
T20 World Cup 2022 Match 39: ENG vs SL Match Prediction – Who Will Win?
Sri Lanka are certainly capable of causing England problems, but Jos Buttler’s team have too much depth and quality to let things slip from here. England to win.
