England will lock horns against Sri Lanka at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Thursday in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup.
It has been a challenging journey for the England cricket team. They began the tournament with a loss to New Zealand, followed by a win against Bangladesh, which provided a glimmer of hope. However, they faced consecutive defeats at the hands of Afghanistan and South Africa which have derailed their campaign.
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On the other hand, Sri Lanka secured their first victory in the tournament in their previous match against the Netherlands. The Sri Lankan team is showing signs of improvement, particularly in the batting department, following a difficult encounter with the Australian bowling attack.
Pathum Nissanka, the opening batsman for Sri Lanka, has been in excellent form, scoring three consecutive fifties. His performance makes him a crucial player in the team's top order.
England vs Sri Lanka: Predicted line-up
Predicted XI for England: Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (c & wk), David Willey, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Reece Topley
Predicted XI for Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (c & wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dushan Hemantha, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Dilshan Madushanka
England vs Sri Lanka: Head-to-head in ODIs
England and Sri Lanka have faced each other a total of 78 times. Out of these matches, England has emerged victorious in 38, while Sri Lanka has won 36. Additionally, three matches between the two teams have ended in a draw.
| Team | Wins | Losses | Tied |
| England | 38 | 36 | 3 |
| Sri Lanka | 36 | 38 | 3 |
England vs Sri Lanka: Toss
The toss will take place at 1:30 PM IST. Runs on the board will likely be the line of thinking for the two teams on a flat Chinnaswamy pitch.
England vs Sri Lanka: Weather forecast in Bengaluru
The weather forecast for tomorrow in Bengaluru suggests a high of 31 degrees Celsius in the afternoon and a low of 19 degrees Celsius in the evening. No rain is predicted.
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England vs Sri Lanka: Prediction for CWC 2023 match
It is a difficult one to call as both teams have struggled to make an impact in the World Cup.
England have failed to realise their potential, whereas, Sri Lanka look undercooked for a tournament of this magnitude. However, a flat Bengaluru track can help them revive their fortunes as it is likely to be a high-scoring match.
Mark Wood will be key for England with his pace. He has already bowled a 154 kmph ball in the 2023 World Cup and his capability to mix and match with slowers and length balls makes him a deadly weapon.
England vs Sri Lanka: Betting odds for CWC 2023 match
The Dafabet odds predict an England win.
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