ENG vs SL 2nd Test 2024 Prediction

England will take on Sri Lanka in the 2nd Test of the 3-match series at the Lord's Cricket Ground, London, from Thursday (August 29) morning.

 

England registered a close 5 wicket win in the first Test at Manchester. Wicketkeeper Jamie Smith was the Player of the Match for his crucial in England's 1st innings. Joe Root and Harry Brook also played important knocks in both innings. Chris Woakes and Gus Atkinson took 5 wickets each in the match.   

 

On the other hand, Sri Lanka fought hard but end up second-best in the first Test. Captain Dhananjaya scored a crucial 74 in the first innings and Kamindu Mendis made a brilliant century in the 2nd innings. Asitha Fernando (6) and Prabath Jayasuriya (5) took the most wickets for the visitors.  

ENG vs SL 2024 2nd Test Match Details

  • Venue: Lord's Cricket Ground, London 
  • Date & Time: Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 3:30 PM IST
  • Live Streaming: Sony Sports Channel and SonyLIV App

Playing 11 for England vs Sri Lanka 2024 2nd Test

 

Playing 11 for England

B. Duckett, D. Lawrence, O. Pope (C), J. Root, H. Brook, J. Smith (WK), C. Woakes, G. Atkinson, O. Stone, S. Bashir, M. Potts 

 

Playing 11 for Sri Lanka

D. Karunaratne, N. Madushka, P. Nissanka, A. Matthews, D. Chandimal (WK), D. de Silva (C), K. Mendis, P. Jayasuriya, M. Rathnayake, A. Fernando, L. Kumara 

 

England vs Sri Lanka Head-to-head Test Record

England and Sri Lanka have played 37 times in Tests, out of which Sri Lanka have won 8 times and England have won 18 times. In England, Sri Lanka has won 3 out of 19 matches played against England.

 

England Won

Sri Lanka Won

Draw

Overall

18

8

11

In England

9

3

7

Last 5 Tests

5

0

0

 

Lord's Cricket Ground Stats

Weather - 23°C, Mostly clear 

Pitch - Balanced (good for pacers)

Avg. 1st Innings Score - 201 runs (Last 5 Tests played)

Avg. 2nd Innings Score - 337 runs (Last 5 Tests played)

Toss - Team batting second won 4 times (Last 5 Tests played)

Top Fantasy Players for England vs Sri Lanka 2024 2nd Test

England Team

PlayerTest Career Stats
B. Duckett (WK)1671 runs
H. Brook (BAT)1466 runs
J. Root (AR)12131 runs & 69 wickets
C. Woakes (AR)1921 runs & 166 wickets


Sri Lanka Team

PlayerTest Career Stats
A. Matthews (BAT)7673 runs
K. Mendis (AR)553 runs & 3 wickets
D. de Silva (AR)3667 runs & 34 wickets
L. Kumara (BOWL)85 wickets

 

England vs Sri Lanka 2024 2nd Test Fantasy Team

  • Wicketkeeper: B. Duckett 
  • Batters: H. Brook, A. Matthews, O. Pope
  • All-rounders: J. Root, C. Woakes, K. Mendis, D. de Silva
  • Bowlers: L. Kumara, O. Stone, G. Atkinson

 

  • Captain: C. Woakes/B. Duckett 
  • Vice Captain: J. Root/K. Mendis

  HOWZAT Fantasy Team for England vs Sri Lanka 2024 2nd Test

 

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