Sri Lanka vs England, T20 World Cup, Super 12 - Cricket Match Prediction, Where To Watch, Probable XI And Fantasy XI Tips

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Sri Lanka and England will square off in a do-or-die match of the World Cup on Saturday, November 05 at Sydney Cricket Ground.

SL vs ENG: Match Preview:

England won their last match by defeating table-toppers New Zealand by 20 runs where captain Jos Buttler and opener Alex Hales who are struggling with poor form returned to form. 

Both these players played half-centuries against the Kiwi bowlers. Buttler scored 73 while Alex Hales scored 52 runs for their team. However, after a good start, the team's middle order flopped. 

Star all-rounder Ben Stokes has not been in form in the entire tournament so far and Moeen Ali, David Malan, and Harry Brooks have also not scored.

The bowlers of the English team have done well as Chris Woakes and Sam Curran took 2 wickets each in the last match. 

Mark Wood and Ben Stokes also took a wicket each and contributed to their team with the bowl. Sam Curran has been the top wicket-taker of the England team in the tournament as the left-handed all-rounder has taken 9 wickets.

Sri Lanka will also take the field in front of the England team after the victory over Afghanistan by 6 wickets in their previous match. 

Dhananjay de Silva scored an unbeaten 66 in this match, but the team's batsmen have failed to perform consistently. Kusal Mendis is Sri Lanka's top run scorer in the tournament with 205 runs in 7 matches.

Sri Lanka's last match hero Dhananjay de Silva has also been the team's most successful bowler. In this tournament, de Silva has taken 13 wickets in 7 matches. 

Spinner Mahesh Theekshana has also looked in good form and has grabbed 9 wickets in the T20 World Cup.

SL vs ENG: Match Details

Date – Saturday, November 05, 2022
Time – 01:30 PM IST
Venue – Sydney Cricket Ground

Match Prediction: Today's Match Prediction? SL vs ENG

Sri Lanka and England will fight with each other in a do-or-die match in the T20 World Cup where England looks confident to get over Sri Lanka.

SL vs ENG Head-to-Head:

Total: 13
England: 09
Sri Lanka: 04

SL vs ENG: Where to Watch?

Sri Lanka vs England match will be get broadcasted on the Star Sports network on TV, and Hotstar for Indian viewers. 

SL vs ENG Team News:

Both teams are likely to go with the same combination of players as played in the last match.

SL vs ENG Probable Playing XI:

England: Jos Buttler (c & wk), Alex Hales, Dawid Malan, Ben Stokes, Liam Livingstone, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka(c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Lahiru Kumara, Kasun Rajitha

SL vs ENG Fantasy XI:

Wicketkeeper: Jos Buttler, Kusal Mendis 
Batting: Dawid Malan, 
All-rounder: Livingstone, Sam Curran,  
Bowling: , Mark Wood

Also Read: Today Live Match Scorecard

*. This fantasy XI is based on the understanding, analysis, knowledge, and instinct of the writer. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.