The second Test of the England vs Sri Lanka series will start on August 29. While the home team, ENG, is leading the series by 1-0, the Lankan Lions need to win to remain alive in the series. One more loss to the Asian side losing another Test series against the Three Lions. SL last won a Test series against ENG way back in 2014.
England vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test: Head to Head
For most part of the England-Sri Lanka Test history, the European side has dominated with most wins. Sri Lanka needs to do a lot to improve this record.
| Matches Played | 37 |
| England Won | 18 |
| Sri Lanka Won | 8 |
| No Result/Draw | 11 |
Date, Time, and Venue
August 29, 3:30 PM IST
Lord’s Cricket Ground, London
Venue stats
Matches – 140
Highest Score – 729/6 by Australia vs England in 1930.
Lowest Score – 38 all-out by Ireland vs England in 2019.
Pitch Report
The wicket at this venue has always been difficult to predict before the game. However, as the end of English summer has arrived, expect some help for the spinner although pacers will continue to do well. Both teams might look to bat first after winning the toss.
England vs Sri Lanka: Probable Playing XI
England (Announced): B. Duckett, D. Lawrence, O. Pope (capt), J. Root, H. Brook, J. Smith (wk), C. Woakes, G. Atkinson, M. Potts, O. Stone, S. Bashir
Sri Lanka: N. Madushanka, D. Karunaratne, K. Mendis, A. Mathews, D. Chandimal (wk), D. Sliva (c), KA. Mendis, P. Jayasuriya, M. Rathnayake, V. Fernando, A. Fernando
England vs Sri Lanka Fantasy Teams
Grand League
Wicketkeeper(s): J. Smith, B. Duckett (c)
Batters: O. Pope, H. Brook, D. Karunaratne
All-Rounder(s): KA. Mendis (vc), D. Silva
Bowlers: O. Stone, M. Potts, S. Bashir, V. Fernando
Head to Head Contest
Wicketkeeper(s): J. Smith (c), B. Duckett, K. Mendis
Batters: O. Pope, A. Mathews
All-Rounder(s): C. Woakes, J. Root (vc)
Bowlers: O. Stone, G. Atkinson, V. Fernando, A. Fernando
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