The first Test of the England vs Sri Lanka series will start on August 21 in Manchester. Since the 2014 series, the Lankan Lions haven’t won a Test in the European nation. In fact, the Asian side is searching for its first Test win against the Three Lions since that series. This series will give them some motivation to prove their critics wrong.
England vs Sri Lanka 1st Test: Head to Head
The Head to Head record between the two teams is skewed in the favor of the Three Lions. In the last eight games, seven have been won by the home side. In 2014, Sri Lanka registered their maiden series win in England.
| Matches Played | 36 |
| England Won | 17 |
| Sri Lanka Won | 8 |
| No Result/Draw | 11 |
Date, Time, and Venue
August 21, 3:30 PM IST
Old Trafford, Manchester
Venue stats
Matches – 74
Highest Score – 656/8 by Australia against England in 1964.
Lowest Score – 58 all-out by India against England in 1952.
Pitch Report
At this time of the year, expect the wicket to be an Asian style one. Even during the peak season, spinners have gotten more assistance than the pacers. This time of the year is the end of the cricket season in England. Expect both teams choosing to bat first as chasing will be difficult.
Probable Playing XI
England (Announced): D. Lawrence, B. Duckett, O. Pope (c), J. Root, H. Brook, J. Smith (wk), C. Woakes, G. Atkinson, M. Potts, M. Wood, S. Bashir
Sri Lanka: D. Karunaratne (c), P. Nissanka, K. Mendis, D. Silva, A. Matthews, S. Samarawickrama (wk), N. Madushka, V. Fernando, P. Jayasuriya, K. Rajitha, A. Fernando
England vs Sri Lanka Fantasy Teams
Grand League
Wicketkeeper(s): J. Smith, B. Duckett (c)
Batters: H. Brook, P. Nissanka (vc), O. Pope
All-Rounder(s): A. Matthews, J. Root
Bowlers: K. Rajitha, V. Fernando, M. Wood, S. Bashir
Head to Head Contest
Wicketkeeper(s): K. Mendis (vc), B. Duckett
Batters: S. Samarawickrama, H. Brook (c), O. Pope
All-Rounder(s): D. Silva, C. Woakes
Bowlers: A. Fernando, M. Wood, M. Potts, S. Bashir
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