England will be up against Sri Lanka in the 25th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on October 26 at 2:00 PM IST.
ENG vs SL (England vs Sri Lanka), Match 25 - Match Information
Match: England vs Sri Lanka, Match 25
Date: October 26, 2023
Time: 2:00 PM IST
Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
ENG vs SL (England vs Sri Lanka), Match 25 Preview
England have played 4 matches in the series and they are currently ranked ninth on the points table, while Sri Lanka have also played 4 matches in the series and they are currently ranked eighth on the points table.
ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Points Table
The points table of ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.
| Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 5 | 5 | 0 | 10 | +1.353 |
| South Africa | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 | +2.370 |
| New Zealand | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 | +1.481 |
| Australia | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -0.193 |
| Pakistan | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -0.400 |
| Afghanistan | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -0.969 |
| Netherlands | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -0.790 |
| Sri Lanka | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1.048 |
| England | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1.248 |
| Bangladesh | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | -1.253 |
Both teams last played against each other in the 2nd ODI of Sri Lanka in England, 3 ODI Series 2021 where Sam Curran scored the highest fantasy points for England with 173 match fantasy points while Dhananjaya de Silva topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Sri Lanka with 122 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by England against South Africa, South Africa beat England by 229 runs. The top fantasy player for England was Gus Atkinson who scored 104 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against the Netherlands, Sri Lanka beat the Netherlands by 5 wickets. The top fantasy player for Sri Lanka was Dilshan Madushanka who scored 128 fantasy points.
ENG vs SL, M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 251 runs. The pitch at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru is a balanced one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.
Weather Report for M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
The temperature is expected to be around 29°C and humidity is expected to be around 33%. Winds at a speed of 3.26 m/s are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have taken 67% of the total wickets at this venue. Hence picking up pacers for your fantasy team should be a good idea. Based on the stats available, we predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
ENG vs SL, Head to Head
In the 78 matches played between these 2 teams, England's all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for Sri Lanka.
ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawid Malan | 5 | 196 | 39.2 | 0 | 0 | 6, 32, 140, 14, 4 | - |
| Kusal Mendis | 5 | 376 | 75.2 | 0 | 0 | 11, 9, 122, 76, 158 | - |
| Jos Buttler | 5 | 117 | 23.4 | 0 | 0 | 15, 9, 20, 43, 30 | - |
- Dawid Johannes Malan
Dawid Malan is a batter and has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top-order batter who bats left-handed. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 6, 32, 140, 14 and 4 runs averaging 39.2 per match.
- Balapuwaduge Kusal Gimhan Mendis
Kusal Mendis is a wicket-keeper and has an average of 87 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. Kusal Mendis is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches, he has scored 11, 9, 122, 76 and 158 runs averaging 75.2 per match.
- Joseph Charles Buttler
Jos Buttler is a wicket-keeper and has an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.6 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, Jos Buttler has scored 117 runs averaging 23.4 per match.
ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maheesh Theekshana | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
| Dilshan Madushanka | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 2.2 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 4, 0, 3, 2, 2 |
| Adil Rashid | 3 | 41 | 8.2 | 5 | 1 | 0, 10, 0, 20, 11 | 2, 0, 3, 0, 0 |
- Morawakage Maheesh Theekshana
Maheesh Theekshana is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. This player bowls off-break and in the recently played 3 matches, Maheesh Theekshana has taken 1, 0, 0, 0 and 1 wickets at an average of 0.4.
- Lokumarakkalage Dilshan Madushanka
Dilshan Madushanka is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. This player bowls left-arm fast medium and in the recently played 4 matches, Dilshan Madushanka has taken 4, 0, 3, 2 and 2 wickets at an average of 2.2.
- Adil Usman Rashid
Adil Rashid is a bowler and has an average of 73 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a leg break bowler and in the recent 3 matches, this player has taken 2, 0, 3, 0 and 0 wickets at an average of 1.
ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamika Karunaratne | 3 | 12 | 2.4 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 2, 0, 0, 10 | 0, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
| Dunith Wellalage | 3 | 12 | 2.4 | 2 | 0.4 | 2, 0, 10, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 1 |
| Chris Woakes | 3 | 34 | 6.8 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 9, 14, 0, 11 | 0, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
- Chamika Karunaratne
Chamika Karunaratne is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. Chamika Karunaratne has an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. He is a right-arm medium-fast bowler and in the recently played 3 matches, this player has taken 2 wickets at an average of 0.4.
- Dunith Nethmika Wellalage
Dunith Wellalage is an all-rounder and has an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.5 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. Dunith Wellalage is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the recent 3 matches, he has taken 2 wickets at an average of 0.4.
- Christopher Roger Woakes
Chris Woakes is an all-rounder and has an average of 38 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.4 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player bowls right-arm fast-medium and in the recently played 3 matches, Chris Woakes has taken 0, 0, 0, 2 and 0 wickets at an average of 0.4.
ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dilshan Madushanka | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 2.2 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 4, 0, 3, 2, 2 |
| Sadeera Samarawickrama | 5 | 269 | 53.8 | 0 | 0 | 91, 8, 108, 23, 39 | - |
| Adil Rashid | 3 | 41 | 8.2 | 5 | 1 | 0, 10, 0, 20, 11 | 2, 0, 3, 0, 0 |
| Reece Topley | 3 | 16 | 3.2 | 8 | 1.6 | 0, 0, 15, 1, 0 | 3, 1, 0, 0, 4 |
| Pathum Nissanka | 5 | 196 | 39.2 | 0 | 0 | 54, 61, 51, 0, 30 | - |
| Mark Wood | 3 | 67 | 13.4 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 43, 0, 18, 6 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
The top point-getters for England are Adil Rashid with 73 match fantasy points, Reece Topley with 73 match fantasy points and Mark Wood with 53 match fantasy points.
The top point-getters for Sri Lanka are Dilshan Madushanka with 128 match fantasy points, Sadeera Samarawickrama with 106 match fantasy points and Pathum Nissanka with 73 match fantasy points.
ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawid Malan | 5 | 196 | 39.2 | 0 | 0 | 6, 32, 140, 14, 4 | - |
| Kusal Mendis | 5 | 376 | 75.2 | 0 | 0 | 11, 9, 122, 76, 158 | - |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
| Dilshan Madushanka | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 2.2 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 4, 0, 3, 2, 2 |
| Chamika Karunaratne | 3 | 12 | 2.4 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 2, 0, 0, 10 | 0, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
- Dawid Johannes Malan
Dawid Malan is a batter and has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 196 runs at an average of 39.2 per match.
- Balapuwaduge Kusal Gimhan Mendis
Kusal Mendis is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. Kusal Mendis has an average of 87 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. He is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 11, 9, 122, 76 and 158 runs at an average of 75.2 per match.
- Morawakage Maheesh Theekshana
Maheesh Theekshana is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Maheesh Theekshana has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. He bowls off-break and in the last 3 matches, this player has taken 2 wickets at an average of 0.4.
- Lokumarakkalage Dilshan Madushanka
Dilshan Madushanka is a bowler and has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Dilshan Madushanka is a left-arm fast-medium bowler and in the last 4 matches, he has taken 4, 0, 3, 2 and 2 wickets at an average of 2.2.
- Chamika Karunaratne
Chamika Karunaratne is an all-rounder and has an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a right-arm medium-fast bowler and in the last 3 matches, Chamika Karunaratne has taken 2 wickets at an average of 0.4.
ENG vs SL Squad Information
England (ENG) Squad: Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, Moeen Ali, Dawid Malan, Jos Buttler, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jonny Bairstow, David Willey, Mark Wood, Reece Topley, Liam Livingstone, Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse, Sam Curran, Harry Brook and Gus Atkinson.
Sri Lanka (SL) Squad: Angelo Mathews, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Perera, Dhananjaya de Silva, Kasun Rajitha, Dushmantha Chameera, Kusal Mendis, Chamika Karunaratne, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Dushan Hemantha, Lahiru Kumara, Charith Asalanka, Pathum Nissanka, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Dilshan Madushanka and Matheesha Pathirana.
ENG vs SL Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Kusal Mendis and Jonny Bairstow
Batters: Pathum Nissanka and Ben Stokes
All-Rounders: David Willey, Dunith Wellalage and Dhananjaya de Silva
Bowlers: Dilshan Madushanka, Maheesh Theekshana, Adil Rashid and Gus Atkinson
Captain: Jonny Bairstow
Vice-Captain: Maheesh Theekshana
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