ICC World Cup 2019, England vs Sri Lanka
Formidable England will lock horns with the struggling one time champion Sri Lanka at Headingley, Leeds on June 21. Both the teams have played an equal number of matches in the ongoing edition of the World Cup. While England have proved why they are favourites for the title, Sri Lanka haven’t shown the class they were once known for. If not for the points gained as a byproduct of rain, Sri Lanka would have been languishing at the bottom of the table.
England batsmen are in sublime touch, and with Eoin Morgan coming back to form by playing a blistering knock against Afghanistan, the side looks invincible. The only concern the English side has is their bowling which floundered to get 10 wickets against the below average Afghanistan's frail batting line up. On the other hand, Sri Lanka have won only a single match and that too against Afghanistan. The presence of world-class bowler Lasith Malinga has helped them to some extent, but the poor performance of their middle order is a matter of huge concern.
Joe Root vs Lasith Malinga
Top-order batsman Joe Root has been in good run-scoring form for England he will be eying another good outing with the blade against Sri Lanka. But things aren’t going to be easy for him against the Islanders as he will have to deal with the pace of Lasith Malinga who holds a good record against him. Malinga has conceded just 100 runs off 87 deliveries to Root and he has dismissed the right-hander twice.
Eoin Morgan vs Thisara Perera
Skipper Eoin Morgan struck a 71-ball 148 and scripted multiple records in England’s last match. Sri Lanka will be wary of him in the forthcoming clash and are likely to bring Thisara Perera into the attack whenever Morgan comes out to bat. Perera has bowled 34 deliveries to Morgan in the past and has conceded just 25 runs. More importantly, Perera has dismissed Morgan twice in ODIs.
Dimuth Karunaratne vs Jofra Archer
Skipper Dimuth Karunaratne has been leading Sri Lanka charge with the bat and if the ‘Islanders' are to get anything out of this match, he will have to score big. The mantle to get rid of the southpaw early on will fall to England’s pace spearhead Jofra Archer. The two haven’t faced each other in international cricket but expect sparks to fly when the two come face-to-face at Headingley.
Kusal Mendis vs Chris Woakes
Middle-order batsman Kusal Mendis has the ability to play big innings and if he gets going, expect Chris Woakes to come into the attack. The England pacer has a good record against Mendis and that could play on the mind of the batsman when the two face each other. Woakes has dismissed Mendis twice in Tests and once in ODIs and will certainly fancy his chances against him once again.
Formidable England will lock horns with the struggling one time champion Sri Lanka at Headingley, Leeds on June 21. Both the teams have played an equal number of matches in the ongoing edition of the World Cup. While England have proved why they are favourites for the title, Sri Lanka haven’t shown the class they were once known for. If not for the points gained as a byproduct of rain, Sri Lanka would have been languishing at the bottom of the table.
England batsmen are in sublime touch, and with Eoin Morgan coming back to form by playing a blistering knock against Afghanistan, the side looks invincible. The only concern the English side has is their bowling which floundered to get 10 wickets against the below average Afghanistan's frail batting line up. On the other hand, Sri Lanka have won only a single match and that too against Afghanistan. The presence of world-class bowler Lasith Malinga has helped them to some extent, but the poor performance of their middle order is a matter of huge concern.
Joe Root vs Lasith Malinga
Top-order batsman Joe Root has been in good run-scoring form for England he will be eying another good outing with the blade against Sri Lanka. But things aren’t going to be easy for him against the Islanders as he will have to deal with the pace of Lasith Malinga who holds a good record against him. Malinga has conceded just 100 runs off 87 deliveries to Root and he has dismissed the right-hander twice.
Eoin Morgan vs Thisara Perera
Skipper Eoin Morgan struck a 71-ball 148 and scripted multiple records in England’s last match. Sri Lanka will be wary of him in the forthcoming clash and are likely to bring Thisara Perera into the attack whenever Morgan comes out to bat. Perera has bowled 34 deliveries to Morgan in the past and has conceded just 25 runs. More importantly, Perera has dismissed Morgan twice in ODIs.
Dimuth Karunaratne vs Jofra Archer
Skipper Dimuth Karunaratne has been leading Sri Lanka charge with the bat and if the ‘Islanders' are to get anything out of this match, he will have to score big. The mantle to get rid of the southpaw early on will fall to England’s pace spearhead Jofra Archer. The two haven’t faced each other in international cricket but expect sparks to fly when the two come face-to-face at Headingley.
Kusal Mendis vs Chris Woakes
Middle-order batsman Kusal Mendis has the ability to play big innings and if he gets going, expect Chris Woakes to come into the attack. The England pacer has a good record against Mendis and that could play on the mind of the batsman when the two face each other. Woakes has dismissed Mendis twice in Tests and once in ODIs and will certainly fancy his chances against him once again.
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