The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 has reached the halfway point of the group stage, and a couple of teams are looking good to make it to the semi-finals. The real fight is in the bottom half of the table. As a result, the next game is very important for both teams.
\r\nThe defending champion England will square off against Sri Lanka at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Both teams have a pretty similar tale, with only one win, which has made the upcoming contest a must-win match. Thus, we are in for a thrilling contest here.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
ENG vs SL: Match Details<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n Date<\/strong>: 26 October, 2023 (Thursday) ENG vs SL: Live Streaming Details<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n The ENG vs SL game will start in the afternoon at 2 p.m., and fans can watch the game live on Star Sports Networks. On the other hand, cricket lovers can also enjoy the game in their regional languages (Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, etc.) on other Star Sports channels. For mobile users, they can switch to Disney+ Hotstar to watch the game live.<\/p>\r\n\r\n ENG vs SL: Head-to-Head Records<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n These two teams have met with each other a total of 78 times in the 50-over format. Both have done well overall. England have won 38 games as compared to Sri Lanka's 36, while three matches have ended without a result and one in a tie.<\/p>\r\n\r\n ENG vs SL: Pitch Report<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n Australia made 367 runs at this venue, where the ENG vs SL clash will take place on Thursday. It is expected to be another high-scoring game, and the pitch is a batting track. Bowling will be difficult, and shorter boundaries will also help the batters. Batting first is ideal here. England<\/strong>: Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (c & wk), Mooen Ali, David Willey, Adil Rashid, Gus Atkinson, Mark Wood ENG vs SL: Dream11 Team<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n Wicket-keeper<\/strong>: Jos Buttler, Kusal Mendis (Vice-captain<\/strong>), S Samarawickrama
\r\nTime<\/strong>: 02:00 pm I.S.T.
\r\nVenue<\/strong>: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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\r\nENG vs SL: Predicted XI<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n
\r\nSri Lanka<\/strong>: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (c & wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Angelo Matthews, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dushan Hemantha, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Dilshan Madushanka<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\r\nBatsmen<\/strong>: Ben Stokes, Dawid Malan (captain<\/strong>), Joe Root, Angelo Matthews
\r\nAll-rounder:<\/strong> Dhananjaya de Silva, Moeen Ali
\r\nBowlers<\/strong>: Adil Rashid, Dilshan Madushanka<\/p>\r\n\r\n