England vs Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I – Prediction, Fantasy XI Tips & Probable XI

Updated: Thu, Jun 24 2021 17:38 IST

Sahil Mathur @cricketnmore

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Sri Lanka will take on England in the 2nd T20I of the three-match series on Thursday. The home team leads the series 1-0.

England vs Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I: Match Details

Date – Thursday, June 24, 2021
Time – 11:00 PM IST
Venue – Sophia Gardens, Cardiff

England vs Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I Match Preview:

England's batting was at its usual best last night as they chased down a modest total in no time. Jos Buttler scored a brilliant fifty which was well supported by his opening partner Jason Roy. Liam Livingstone, who had a terrific T20 blast recently, will be the player to watch out for.

Chris Woakes had a nice comeback to the international side conceding just 14 runs in his three overs. Adil Rashid is the X-factor.

All will depend on how Sri Lanka's top-order plays. Danushka Gunathilaka had a decent start last night but couldn't make it a big one. Kusul Perera will be the key batter. Dasun Shanaka would want to continue his form in this game as well.

There wasn't much to defend for the bowlers. Wanindu Hasaranga is the next big thing in Sri Lankan cricket and will play a crucial role in this series.

England dominated Sri Lanka yesterday and are looking favorites to win this game as well and take an unassailable lead.

England vs Sri Lanka Head-to-Head(H2H):

Total – 10
England – 6
Sri Lanka – 4

England vs Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I Probable Playing XI:

England - Jason Roy, Jos Buttler (wk), Dawid Malan, Jonny Bairstow, Eoin Morgan (c), Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Chris Jordan, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood
Sri Lanka - Danushka Gunathilaka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Perera (c & wk), Kusal Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Isuru Udana, Akila Dananjaya, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Pradeep

England vs Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I Fantasy XI:

Wicket-keepers - Jonny Bairstow, Jos Buttler, Kusal Perera
Batsmen - Jason Roy, Danushka Gunathilaka, Kusal Mendis
All-rounders - Sam Curran, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga
Bowlers - Chris Jordan, Chris Woakes