England is set to take on Sri Lanka in Match 29 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2021 on Monday, November 1 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. They are just a win away from sealing their spot in the knockouts of the tournament.
The Eoin Morgan-led side has been a team to beat in Group 1 so far. They are sitting comfortably at the top of the table in Group 1, having won all their three matches. In the last match, England defeated Australia by 8 wickets on the back of Jos Buttler’s 71*. Chris Jordan earned the Player of the Match for his 3/17 in the first innings.
WOAKSEY! ❤️
Absolute scenes in Dubai 🔥
Scorecard: https://t.co/9PZkuMxTkl#T20WorldCup | #EnglandCricket pic.twitter.com/opOyzFP55D
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) October 30, 2021
On the other hand, Sri Lanka lost to South Africa in their previous match. Batting first they managed to set a target of 142 runs. Pathum Nissanka scored 72 runs in 58 balls, including 6 boundaries and three sixes. In reply, South Africa chased down the target in the final over, with four wickets in hand. Sri Lanka is fourth on the points table, having won just one out of the three matches.
We fought well, we fought hard. 💔
Time to regroup and go again. 👊🏻#RoaringForGlory #ApeKollo #SAvSL pic.twitter.com/yx6xIssN1s
— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) October 30, 2021
Match Details
England vs Sri Lanka, Match 29, Super 12 Group 1
Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
Date & Time: November 1, at 7:30 PM IST
Pitch Report
The batters have found it difficult to get going at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The team that wins the toss is likely to choose to bowl first, as dew plays a major role in the second innings.
England vs Sri Lanka – Predicted Playing XI
England: Eoin Morgan (C), Jason Roy, Jos Buttler, Dawid Malan, Jonny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Chris Jordan, Adil Rashid, Tymal Mills
Sri Lanka: Dasun Shanaka (C), Kusal Perera, Pethum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Avishka Fernando, Dhananjaya De Silva, Bhanuka Rajapakshe, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Lahiru Kumara
England vs Sri Lanka – Fantasy Team Suggestions
Fantasy Team 1: Jos Buttler (C), Kusal Perera, Jason Roy, Charith Asalanka, Pathum Nissanka, Moeen Ali, Wanindu Hasaranga (VC), Adil Rashid, Chris Woakes, Dushmantha Chameera, Lahiru Kumara
Fantasy Team 2: Jos Buttler, Kusal Perera (VC), Bhanuka Rajapakshe, Jason Roy (VC), Charith Asalanka, Liam Livingstone, Wanindu Hasaranga, Adil Rashid, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana
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