England vs Sri Lanka ICC World Cup 2023 Match 25 - when and where to watch, venue, most likely playing XIs, full squad details, Pitch Report, Weather and more
Fans had high expectations from defending champions England at the start of the 2023 World Cup. However, they have only defeated Bangladesh so far. They suffered heavy losses against South Africa, Afghanistan and New Zealand in their other three games.
On the other side, Sri Lanka have been plagued by injuries. After Wanindu Hasaranga and Dasun Shanaka, their young fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana has also been ruled out of the 2023 World Cup. Veteran all-rounder Angelo Mathews has replaced him in the squad.
Check all the details given below regarding the match:-
ENG vs SL 25th Match Details
Match: ENG vs SL, 25th Match, ICC ODI World Cup 2023
Captains:
Jos Buttler is going to lead England Cricket Team
Kusal Mendis will lead Sri Lanka Cricket Team
When: October 26th 2023, Saturday
Match is going to start at 02.00 p.m. IST
Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
Head to head of these two teams: Both teams have played 78 matches against each other. Out of which England has won 38 matches and Sri Lanka has won 36 matches with three no results and one ended up in tie.
Likely playing XI
England
Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (c and wk), David Willey, Adil Rashid, Gus Atkinson, Mark Wood and Brydon Carse.
Bench : SM Curran, MM Ali, LS Livingstone, RJW Topley, BA Carse
Sri Lanka
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (c and wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananajaya de Silva, Dushan Hemantha, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha and Dilshan Madushanka.
Bench : D Karunaratne, D Shanaka, Dunith Wellalage, Matheesha Pathirana, L Kumara, C Karunaratne, D Chameera
Pitch report
The pitch in Bengaluru is a batting paradise. The boundaries aren't too big as well, which is why fans should expect a high-scoring clash between England and Sri Lanka. Both teams have some in-form batters in their squad. The team that bowls better should win this contest.
Best players from both of the teams
Best Batsman: Kusal Mendis
Best Bowler: Mark Wood
Weather forecast for today in Bengaluru
Maximum temperature: 31°C
Minimum temperature: 19°C
Wind speed: 3km/h
Chances of rain: 0%
Capacity of stadium: 32, 000
Prediction to win: Team England is most likely to win the match
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