ENG vs SL 2nd ODI, Cricket Tips: Another game and another humiliation for Sri Lanka in the ongoing England tour. They lost the T20I series 0-3 and failed to even compete. And now, they have started the ODI series with another poor outing with the bat. They suffered an 89-run defeat in the first ODI.
Will Jacks made the difference with his all-round display. He scored an unbeaten 46 off 47 balls and took 5/22 with the ball. England were once again too good for the visitors, recording another easy win. The second ODI is scheduled to start at 5 PM IST on Thursday at Headingley in Leeds. Can Sri Lanka bounce back after four consecutive defeats on this tour?
ENG vs SL: Match Details
- Date: September 24, 2026 (Thursday)
- Time: 5:00 PM IST
- Venue: Headingley, Leeds
ENG vs SL: Live Streaming Details
The second ODI between England and Sri Lanka will be live on Sony Sports Networks in India. The live stream will be available on the Sony LIV app or website.
ENG vs SL: Head-to-Head in ODIs
- Total Matches: 83
- England: 41
- Sri Lanka: 38
- No-result: 4
ENG vs SL: Ground Pitch Report
Headingley is an excellent venue, which has assistance for all aspects. There is enough zip for the fast bowlers early on, which will allow them to trouble the batters. But the conditions will ease out in the lateral stages. Spinners will be more effective with the old ball.
ENG vs SL: Possible XIs
England: Tom Banton, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Will Jacks, Rehan Ahmed, Jamie Overton, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, View match performance View profile Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Mendis (c) (wk), Pavan Rathnayake, Charith Asalanka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Sachindu Colombage, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka
ENG vs SL: Player to Watch Out For
Probable Best Batter
Harry Brook and Kusal Mendis are two in-form batters who also scored runs in the first game.
Probable Best Bowler
Asitha Fernando and Jamie Overton are two bowlers who like bowling hard lengths, and they can be effective in Leeds.
Today Match Prediction: Sri Lanka have not been able to bat in these conditions and are struggling. As a result, we predict England to win the Leeds ODI.
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Disclaimer: The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.