Defending champions England are slated to take on Sri Lanka in the 25th fixture of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, scheduled for Thursday (October 26) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, India. The game is set to kick off at 02:00 PM IST.
England finds themselves in a state of distress as they navigate through their turbulent journey in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. With just one victory from their four matches, their aspirations of securing a spot in the top four are diminishing as each day unfolds.
On the other hand, Sri Lanka enters the game fresh from a five-wicket triumph against the Netherlands. This victory marked Sri Lanka’s first win in the tournament, breaking a streak of three consecutive losses. The Islanders currently hold the eighth position in the league standings, having accumulated two points from their four matches.
England vs Sri Lanka head-to-head stats
In the realm of ODIs, England and Sri Lanka have squared off in a total of 78 matches. Of these, England emerged victorious in 38 contests, while Sri Lanka claimed triumph in 36 matches. Three matches concluded in a draw between the two teams.
England vs Sri Lanka pitch report
The pitch at this location is a paradise for batsmen, as demonstrated by Australia’s recent feat of scoring 367 runs in the most recent ODI held here. Although spinners might find some support from the pitch, the compact field dimensions offer them little room for mistakes.
England vs Sri Lanka weather report
The weather conditions in Bengaluru are set to be pleasant with plenty of sunny. According to AccuWeather, the likelihood of rain during the daytime is a mere 1%, and it increases slightly to 4% during the nighttime. Notably, there is a zero percent chance of thunderstorms in the city over the next 24 hours.
England vs Sri Lanka live streaming details
- Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Date & Time: October 26, 2pm IST onwards
- Live Streaming and TV details: Star Sports Network and Disney+ Hotstar website and app
England vs Sri Lanka squads
England: Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler (c, wk), Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, David Willey, Adil Rashid, Gus Atkinson/Mark Wood
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (c, wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dushan Hemantha/Dunith Wellalage, Chamika Karunaratne/Angelo Mathews, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Dilshan Madushanka