ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction With Stats, Pitch Report & Player Record of ICC T20 World Cup, 2022 For Match 39
ENG vs SL: England outclass table-toppers New Zealand by 20 runs in their most recent fixture while Sri Lanka defeated Afghanistan by 6 wickets in their last game.
ENG vs SL: England will lock horns against Sri Lanka in Match 38 of the ICC T20 World Cup, 2022 on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney.
It will be a must-win game for England, given two crucial points in this match will help them secure a berth in the semifinals. They outclassed New Zealand in their most recent fixture to keep their knockout hopes alive. With two wins, one loss, and no result they are placed in 2nd spot in the standings with 5 points.
Sri Lanka on the other hand, are practically out of the race for the semifinals. With two wins and two losses, they are positioned at 4th spot in the standings with 4 points. They are the only side in their group to play all four matches. Heading into this match, they will look to spoil England’s party in the showpiece tournament.
Both England and Sri Lanka will know that it’s a question of execution and they have to bring their best against one another to emerge victorious. However, they will also know that they have no room for error, with the losing team likely to be knocked out of the tournament. All in all, a cracking T20 contest beckons at Sydney.
Here are the match details, pitch report, probable playing 11, squads, player records/stats and dream11 fantasy team predictions for Match 38 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, 2022.
ENG vs SL Match Details
- Match: England vs Sri Lanka, Match 38
- Date: Saturday, November 5, 2022
- Time: 1:30 PM (IST) / 8:00 AM (GMT) / 7:00 PM (Local)
- Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
- TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network
- Live Streaming: Hotstar
Pitch Report
The Sydney Cricket Ground is a good one to bat on. Pacers will have an upper hand in the game. There will be little turn-on offer for spinners. The team winning the toss will look to bowl first. Anything around 160-180 will be the competitive total here.
ENG vs SL Probable Playing XI
England Playing XI
Jos Buttler (C & WK), Alex Hales, Dawid Malan, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood.
Sri Lanka Playing XI
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (WK), Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (C), Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Pramod Madhushan, Lahiru Kumara, Kasun Rajitha.
Pitch Stats – Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
- Total matches played: 17
- Matches won batting first: 11
- Matches won bowling first: 5
- Average 1st Innings scores: 168
- Average 2nd Innings scores: 131
- Highest total recorded: 221/5 (20 Ov) by AUS vs ENG
- Lowest total recorded: 101/10 (16.3 Ov) by BAN vs RSA
- Highest score chased: 200/3 (20 Ov) by IND vs AUS
- Lowest score defended: 134/5 (20 Ov) by AUSW vs RSAW
England & Sri Lanka Last 5 Matches Stats
ENG Form
SL Form
ENG vs SL Head-to-Head Records
- England Won: 9
- Sri Lanka Won: 4
ENG vs SL Player Record/Stats (Must Picks)
| Player | Stats (This Tournament) |
|---|---|
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 13 Wickets |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | 168 Runs & 4 Wickets |
| Sam Curran | 9 Wickets |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 9 Wickets |
| Pathum Nissanka | 147 Runs |
| Jos Buttler | 91 Runs |
| Mark Wood | 6 Wickets |
| Alex Hales | 78 Runs |
ENG vs SL Captaincy Picks
- Jos Buttler
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Sam Curran
ENG vs SL Dream11 Fantasy Team Prediction
Fantasy Team Suggestion 1
- Wicket-Keeper: Jos Buttler, Kusal Mendis
- Batters: Alex Hales, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Pathum Nissanka
- All-Rounders: Dhananjaya de Silva, Sam Curran, Wanindu Hasaranga
- Bowlers: Chris Woakes, Mark Wood, Maheesh Theekshana
- Captain: Jos Buttler
- Vice-Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga
Fantasy Team Suggestion 2
- Wicket-Keeper: Jos Buttler
- Batters: Alex Hales, Moeen Ali, Charith Asalanka, Pathum Nissanka
- All-Rounders: Dhananjaya de Silva, Sam Curran, Wanindu Hasaranga
- Bowlers: Chris Woakes, Mark Wood, Maheesh Theekshana
- Captain: Sam Curran
- Vice-Captain: Dhananjaya de Silva
Probable Winner Of The Match
England is expected to win this match.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team for the fantasy game please consider the points mentioned and make your own decision at the time of making your team.
