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England vs Sri Lanka, ENG vs SL , Today Match Prediction
ENG vs SL Win Probability
Toss Winner - Sri Lanka won the toss and choose to bat first
Sri Lanka beat England by 16 runs
Can England seal a series victory against Sri Lanka in the 2nd ODI?
- At Headingley, Joe Root averages 97.33 and scored 292 runs, bet on him as top batter.
- Kusal Mendis to score at least 30 runs while batting second.
- England’s Jofra Archer to take minimum 3 wickets while bowling first.
England to Win
| Tournament: | Sri Lanka tour of England, 2026 |
| Format: | odi |
| Venue: | Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds, United Kingdom |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 20.1°C|Overcast |
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ENG vs SL Match Prediction & Analysis
The 2nd ODI of the three match ODI series between hosts England and visitors Sri Lanka will be played on Thursday, 24 September at the Headingley in Leeds. England already lead the series 1-0 with the intention to seal the series victory with a game in hand.
England won the first ODI in Chester-le-Street by 89 runs riding on their brilliant batting efforts led by captain Harry Brook, who has been in excellent touch recently. Sri Lanka on the other hand is still stuck in their rebuilding phase and once one of the giants of the game, have won only two ODI games in 2026. Their bowlers did well in the 1st ODI but the batters let down.
England now has started to stretch away in the head-to-head record. Which was a very closely fought affair between the two teams, England now have won 40 matches out of 81 ODI head-to-head matches while Sri Lanka have won 37.
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TEAMS PREVIEW
England Preview
England head into the second ODI with a 1-0 series lead after a comprehensive 89 run victory in the first match at Chester-le-Street. They posted 265 and then restricted Sri Lanka to 176.
Captain Harry Brook was England's top-scorer with 67 runs off 69 balls. Brook in all formats is turning out to be a star player for the England team. He was in immense touch in the T20Is scoring 170 at 217.95 strike rate and already started the ODI series brightly.
Alongside Brooks, Will Jacks remained unbeaten on 46. Legendary batter Joe Root contributed 44 runs, further cementing his stature as among the greatest batters to ever grace the game. Ben Duckett made 32 and wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler scored 31 to help England recover from early setbacks and post a competitive total.
Will Jacks had an outstanding game not only with the bat, but also with the ball as well. He was the most standout with the ball, claiming a five-wicket haul of 5 for 22 in 7 overs. Jamie Overton supported him with 2 for 21, while Gus Atkinson, Josh Tongue and Rehan Ahmed picked up a wicket each.
England Predicted Playing XI:
Tom Banton, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook (C), Jos Buttler (WK), Will Jacks, Rehan Ahmed, Jamie Overton, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue.
England Key Players From Previous Game Of Sri Lanka tour of England, 2026
England Actual Playing XI:
Tom Banton, Harry Brook, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Jos Buttler, Jamie Overton, Will Jacks, Rehan Ahmed, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue
Sri Lanka Preview
Sri Lanka will look to level the series in the second ODI after a 89 run defeat in the opener at Chester-le-Street. They were bowled out for 176 while chasing England’s total of 265. In this three match series, another loss would mean another series loss for Sri Lanka.
In the 1st ODI, Dunith Wellalage was the top scorer with 45, while top order batters like Kusal Mendis contributed 42, Pathum Nissanka made 27, and the rest of the batting lineup struggled against England’s varied attack.
Charith Asalanka, who is the highest ranked Sri Lankan batter in the ODI batters ranking, scored only 1 while Kusal Mendis and Nissanka, the next best batters in the ranking, all had a disappointing game by their standards.
Sachindu Colombage was the pick of the bowlers with 3 for 44 and most interestingly, it was the 28-year-old leg-spin bowler’s debut game. He has worked hard in the Sri Lankan domestic system to get into the Lankan team and in his first match itself was the team's best bowler.
Pace bowler Asitha Fernando also claimed 3 wickets for 53. Dunith Wellalage, Dilshan Madushanka and Dushmantha Chameera each took one wicket in the England innings.
Sri Lanka Predicted Playing XI:
Pathum Nissanka, Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Mendis (C, WK), Pavan Rathnayake, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka, Dunith Wellalage, Sachindu Colombage, Asitha Fernando, Dushmantha Chaamera, Dilshan Madushanka.
Sri Lanka Key Players From Previous Game Of Sri Lanka tour of England, 2026
Sri Lanka Actual Playing XI:
Eshan Malinga, Pathum Nissanka, Pavan Rathnayake, Charith Asalanka, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Kusal Mendis, Sachindu Colombage, Dilshan Madushanka, Asitha Fernando
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The weather forecast is likely to be partly cloudy skies. Expect temperatures around 18–20°C, dropping to about 10–12°C in the night. There is a low chance of rain with a 5-10% probability of precipitation.
ENG vs SL Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
Average Turn
The pitch is typically balanced with early assistance for seamers. Fast bowlers often extract swing and seam movement, especially under overcast conditions or with any residual moisture. Once the surface settles, it offers true bounce that allows batters to play their strokes freely. Spinners can find some grip later as the pitch wears. In limited-overs cricket it is generally good for scoring, the average first innings score at the venue is 246.
Toss: To Bowl
The captain who win the toss might want to bowl first. This is a potential series decider with England standing a chance to take an unassailable lead. Either side would want to bowl first and put early pressure onto opposition.
ENG vs SL
Winning Prediction
England are clear favourites to seal the series. Riding high after an 89 run win powered by Harry Brook’s 67 and Will Jacks’ outstanding all-round display (46* and 5/22), they look in complete control. Sri Lanka’s batting remains fragile, and despite useful contributions from Dunith Wellalage and debutant Sachindu Colombage, they will struggle to match England’s depth and current form at home.
England to Win
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