England and Sri Lanka will be at loggerheads in the 25th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, scheduled at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on October 26.
Both the teams are languishing at the bottom of the table. While England are ninth with one win and three defeats in four games, Sri Lanka are a spot above them with their World Cup campaign running in a similar direction.
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Defending champions England have been pushed aside by as many as three teams in the tournament so far. If they lose another game, it could be curtains for them as all their chances of going to the semis will fade away.
Sri Lanka too are suffering from the same fate. However, they are coming off a win over the Netherlands and it is a plus for them as it would have given a boost to their confidence.
ENG vs SL: Dream 11
Dream 11 for England vs Sri Lanka
- Jonny Bairstow (Wicket-keeper)
- Jos Buttler (Wicket-keeper)
- Kusal Mendis (Wicket-keeper)
- Ben Stokes (Batter)
- Joe Root (Batter)
- Harry Brook (Batter)
- Pathum Nissanka (Batter)
- Dhananjaya de Silva (All-rounder)
- Adil Rashid (Bowler)
- Mark Wood (Bowler)
- Dilshan Madushanka (Bowler)
Top fantasy picks and tips for ENG vs SL
Jonny Bairstow: Wicket-keeper
England opener Jonny Bairstow is a must pick in your fantasy XI. You would be thinking why? And rightly so, considering that he has not been up to the task in the ongoing World Cup, having registered only one 50-plus score in the competition. But this could be his day to shine. He will be aided by the short boundaries of the Bengaluru Stadium and a not so potent Sri Lanka bowling attack.
Joe Root: Batter
Joe Root enjoyed a great start in the World Cup, scoring back-to-back fifties in the first two games. He was not at his best in the previous two outings that saw him record scores of 11 and two respectively. But just like Bairstow, Root can take advantage of the batting-friendly conditions to switch his form back to good.
Kusal Mendis: Wicket-keeper
Sri Lanka skipper Kusal Mendis has lost his touch ever since he took the captaincy hat from Dasun Shanaka, who has been ruled out the World Cup due to an injury. Mendis is a stroke player and the pitch at Chinnaswamy will suit him to a great extent, making him another viable option in your fantasy XI.
How to watch ENG vs SL: TV channel, telecast, live stream details online and on mobile
Star Sports Network has acquired the rights to broadcast the ICC ODI World Cup 2023. The matches will be broadcast live in multiple languages (English, Hindi, and Vernacular) across the Star Sports Network. Live streaming will be available on Disney+ Hotstar.
| Country | TV channels | Live streaming |
| India | Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 2 HD, Star Sports 1 Hindi HD, Star Sports 1 Kannada HD, Star Sports 1 Tamil HD, Star Sports 1 Telugu HD, Star Sports Select 2 HD (English) | Disney+ Hotstar app and website |
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Who will win ENG vs SL? Predictions, tips and betting odds
According to the Dafabet, the following are the odds for this Cricket World Cup 2023 match.
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