England are unbeaten in the tournament, having clinched victories in both the matches that they\u2019ve played this edition so far, and are placed second on the points table behind defending champions and arch-rivals Australia.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
While they clinched a dominant victory in their campaign opener against South Africa, the English women were put to the test against Bangladesh, but managed to clinch a close win.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sri Lanka, meanwhile, are placed second from last, that is seventh, and are yet to win a game this season. After losing their campaign opener to India, the co-hosts\u2019 second clash against Australia was washed out without a ball being bowled. With that, the Lankans have just one point from the abandoned game.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Winning the toss, Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu mentioned that the team had made one change to their playing XI from their previous game, as she said, \u201cVery confident about my bowling unit. If we restrict them to 240, it will be good. One change for us. We struggled with our batting in the middle overs. Have worked on it. Privilege for the whole team to play at home.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt, meanwhile, noted that they were looking to bat first as such. At the toss, she said, \u201cAcross the day, hopefully it'll get slower (on the pitch). We've had a few recruits coming in. Definitely not taking anything lightly. They've got some brilliant spinners on their side.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Playing XIs<\/p>\r\n\r\n
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt, meanwhile, noted that they were looking to bat first as such. At the toss, she said, \u201cAcross the day, hopefully it'll get slower (on the pitch). We've had a few recruits coming in. Definitely not taking anything lightly. They've got some brilliant spinners on their side.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
England Women: Tammy Beaumont, Amy Jones (wk), Heather Knight, Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Sophia Dunkley, Emma Lamb, Alice Capsey, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell<\/p>\r\n\r\n