December 6, 2023
Duration of Innings Break in ODI, Test, I.P.L. and T20
England is set to face Sri Lanka in a highly anticipated three-match Test series starting on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. This series holds significant importance in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings, with both teams in great form: England won their last series against the West Indies 3-0, and Sri Lanka defeated India under the coaching of legend Jayasuriya. Both teams are eager to secure valuable points. England currently sits in seventh place, while Sri Lanka is positioned fourth, making this contest crucial for both sides.
With Stokes injured during the Hundred League, O. Pope will lead the line for the Three Lions. On the other hand, D. D. Silva will lead the Sri Lankan team.
Contents
The last time Sri Lanka has won against England in Test was back in 2014; they haven’t won since then.
Total Match – 17
England Won – 09
Sri Lanka Won – 05
Draw – 03
Lost, Lost, Win, Win, Win
Lost, Lost, Win, Win, Win
England faces the first Test without key players B. Stokes and Z. Crawley. D. Lawrence and B. Duckett will open the batting, with captain O. Pope and J. Root providing stability in the top order. H. Brook and J. Smith (wk) strengthen the middle, while C. Woakes adds depth at seven. The bowling attack, led by M. Wood, includes M. Potts and S. Bashir, making it a mix of experience and emerging talent.
Sri Lanka is confident after recent ODI wins against India, with D. Karunaratne opening the batting. Veterans A. Mathews and D. Chandimal anchor the middle order, while captain D. de Silva leads from the front. Spinners P. Jayasuriya and J. Vandersay and pacers L. Kumara and K. Rajitha will aim to exploit England’s conditions at Old Trafford.
| Player | Role | Team |
| B. Duckett (C) | Batsman | England |
| D. Karunaratne | Batsman | Sri Lanka |
| O. Pope | Batsman | England |
| J. Root (VC) | Batsman | England |
| A. Mathews | All-Rounder | Sri Lanka |
| H. Brook | Batsman | England |
| J. Smith (WK) | Wicketkeeper-Batsman | England |
| C. Woakes | All-rounder | England |
| P. Jayasuriya | Bowler (Spinner) | Sri Lanka |
| M. Wood | Bowler (Pacer) | England |
| L. Kumara | Bowler (Pacer) | Sri Lanka |
| Player | Role | Team |
| N. Madushka | Batsman | Sri Lanka |
| D. Lawrence | Batsman | England |
| K. Mendis | Wicketkeeper-Batsman | Sri Lanka |
| J. Root (C) | Batsman | England |
| D. Chandimal (VC) | Batsman | Sri Lanka |
| D. de Silva | All-rounder | Sri Lanka |
| H. Brook | Batsman | England |
| C. Woakes | All-rounder | England |
| G. Atkinson | Bowler (Pacer) | England |
| P. Jayasuriya | Bowler (Spinner) | Sri Lanka |
| M. Potts | Bowler (Pacer) | England |
England, playing on home soil, will enter this Test as favorites, despite missing key players like B. Stokes and Z. Crawley. While they aim to build experience for the future, particularly with young talents like J. Smith and S. Bashir, Sri Lanka comes into this match with strong momentum, sitting higher in the World Test Championship standings.
Sri Lanka has shown they can win convincingly in this format, but playing England in their backyard presents a different challenge. The English conditions, coupled with the pace and bounce of Old Trafford, are likely to test Sri Lanka’s batting lineup. However, with experienced players like D. Karunaratne and A. Mathews, Sri Lanka cannot be underestimated.
Prediction: England has the edge as hosts, but Sri Lanka’s recent form and higher WTC standing suggest they could put up a strong fight. England to win, but not without resistance from Sri Lanka.
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