World Tri-Nation Series: England vs Sri Lanka Match Preview Odds & Predictions
England will lock horns against Sri Lanka in the World Tri-Nation Series on Thursday. England have lost three of their last four games, while Sri Lanka have won three of theirs. Can the away team win here? Below are previews, betting tips, and odds.
England Preview
England lost by 1 wicket to Pakistan in their last game, marking three straight losses. England have been facing a setback recently, as they have lost four times in their last five games, winning only one over Sri Lanka by 223 runs, while the four losses were against Sri Lanka by 16 runs, Pakistan by 87 runs, Sri Lanka again by 2 wickets, and the last loss was in their last game against Pakistan by 1 wicket. They currently sit 3rd in the league standings with 0 points in 3 games.
England XI
Tom Banton, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Jordan Cox (wk), Will Jacks, Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Gus Atkinson, Adil Rashid, Josh Tongue.
Sri Lanka Preview
Sri Lanka won by 8 wickets in their last game against Pakistan, marking two straight wins. In this match, their opponent Pakistan batted first, but Sri Lanka’s bowlers limited them to 110 runs. When Sri Lanka batted, they chased it down effortlessly, losing only two batters and finishing quickly; they won by 8 wickets. The team has been in better form, winning three of their last four games. They currently sit second in the league standings with 4 points in 3 games.
Sri Lanka XI
Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (c/wk), Kamindu Mendis, Pavan Rathnayake, Janith Liyanage, Dasun Shanaka, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando.
England vs Sri Lanka Prediction
England are out of form, having disappointingly lost their last three games. I don't see them winning here because Sri Lanka have been better, winning three of their last four games. I predict Sri Lanka will win, with 1xBet offering odds of 3.03.