Only one game remains for all sides, and four semi-finalists must still be determined, demonstrating how difficult this short-over format is. England will face Sri Lanka in the 39th T20 World Cup match at Sydney Cricket Ground in order to advance to the semi-finals.
England is second in Group 1 with 5 points after two wins and one defeat in four Super 12 matches. Due to the rain, the team’s one match ended in a tie and was awarded one point. Sri Lanka won two games and lost two others to finish fourth in the same group with four points.
It will be a knockout game for Sri Lanka, whereas a win for England will confirm their place in the semis after taking into account the run rate factor of the other teams in the group. English captain Joss Buttler returned to form against the Kiwis and is ready to face the Sri Lankan spin duo of Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva and Maheesh Theekshana on Sydney’s pitch.
The Super 12 Group 1, 39th Match between England vs Sri Lanka will take place on November 5th, 2022 at Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney.
Match Details to Note
Match: England vs Sri Lanka, 39th Match, Super 12 Group 1, ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2022
Date: November 05, 2022 (Saturday)
Time: 1:30 PM IST
Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
England vs Sri Lanka
England (Match Odds – 1.18):
Preview:
Following an unfortunate defeat due to rain against Ireland, England made a statement against New Zealand in their final game. They will face Sri Lanka for the final time in the Super 12 and will be hoping to confirm their place in the top two of Group 1.
In the previous game against New Zealand, Joss Buttler chose to bat first, and both openers provided a solid start to England’s innings. Jos Buttler (73 runs off 47 balls) and Alex Hales (52 runs off 40 balls) put up an 81-run stand for the first wicket. Liam Livingstone contributed 20 runs from 14 balls to the team’s 179-run total in 20 overs.
While defending the target, Sam Curran and Mark Wood took charge of the bowling unit and provided early breakthroughs for the team. Sam Curran’s key wickets of Finn Allen and the in-form Glenn Phillips turned the tide for the English side. Chris Woakes then handled the pressure in the final overs, taking two wickets and leading England to a 20-run victory.
The team appears to be well-balanced, with strong bowling and batting order depth. Key all-rounders like Moeen Ali and Ben Stokes have yet to deliver for their team, and the captain is hoping for notable performances against Sri Lanka on a larger stage of the World Cup.
Full Squad:
Jos Buttler (c), Moeen Ali, Harry Brook, Sam Curran, Chris Jordan, Liam Livingstone, Dawid Malan, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Ben Stokes, Tymal Mills, David Willey, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood, Alex Hales, Liam Dawson, Richard Gleeson
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Possible Playing XI:
Jos Buttler (c, wk), Alex Hales, Dawid Malan, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood, Adil Rashid
Sri Lanka (Match Odds – 4.90):
Preview:
Sri Lanka’s performance in the ongoing T20 world cup has been a roller coaster ride. After two consecutive defeats against Australia and New Zealand, they won their last match against Afghanistan. They will now face England in the league’s knockout round at Sydney Cricket Ground.
Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva’s crucial spell of three wickets for thirteen runs in four overs helped Sri Lanka limit opponents to 144 runs in 20 overs. Lahiru Kumala’s pace also resulted in two wickets. Despite the loss of openers Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis early in the innings, Dhananjaya de Silva handled the pressure while chasing a 145-run target.
Dhananjaya de Silva scored 66 runs off 42 balls and was joined by Bhanuka Rajapaksa, who scored 18 runs off 14 balls. These two knocks made it easy for Sri Lanka to chase down the target in the 19th over, sparing six wickets.
For Sri Lanka, the upcoming game against England is all or nothing. The Sri Lankan pace unit has a huge responsibility to put pressure on England’s top-order batters. In addition, the spinning duo of Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva and Maheesh Theekshana must deliver if Sri Lanka is to defeat England.
Full Squad:
Dasun Shanaka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dhananjaya de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamika Karunaratne, Kasun Rajitha, Ashen Bandara, Lahiru Kumara, Binura Fernando, Pramod Madushan, Praveen Jayawickrema, Dinesh Chandimal, Nuwanidu Fernando
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Possible Playing XI:
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Charith Asalanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva, Pramod Madushan, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Lahiru Kumara
England vs Sri Lanka Head to Head
England and Sri Lanka have played 13 T20 matches against each other. England has won nine of these thirteen games, while Sri Lanka has won four.
England vs Sri Lanka Head to Head Stats in T20s
| Matches Played | ENG Won | SL Won | Tie | NR | |
| Overall | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Last 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
England vs Sri Lanka Toss Prediction
The SCG has hosted 16 T20 Internationals, including 5 from the ongoing T20 World Cup. The team that batted first won all five matches in this T20 World Cup. In this case, the winning captain usually chooses to bat first.
England vs Sri Lanka Pitch Report
This match will take place at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Australia. The stadium can hold 44,000 people and has hosted numerous international and domestic games.
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On a match day, the weather will be clear with 10-20% chance of rain. The maximum and minimum temperatures will be 24°C and 14°C, respectively.
England vs Sri Lanka Prediction
Based on both squads’ performances thus far, England has the upper hand in the upcoming match against Sri Lanka. England’s batting and bowling depth give them a significant advantage over Sri Lanka, which lacks all-rounders. Check out the odds at Cricbaba!
England is the favourite to beat Sri Lanka at the odds of 1.18.
England vs Sri Lanka Most Recommended Player for Bet:
Sam Curran has been an important bowler for the English team, taking 19 wickets in the last eight games with an economy of 6.84. We recommend backing him as the top wicket taker for England.
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