Cricket World Cup 2023: Match 25, ENG vs SL Stats & Records at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

England (ENG) and Sri Lanka (SL) will face off in the 25th Match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on October 26, 2023 

Sri Lanka come into the contest against England after a morale-boosting win over the Netherlands by 5 wickets. Batting first, the Netherlands were bowled out for 261, with Dilshan Madushanka and Kasun Rajitha taking four wickets each. In response, Sadeera Samarawickrama scored an unbeaten 91, while Pathum Nissanka (54), Charith Asalanka (44), and Dhananjaya de Silva (30) all made valuable contributions to help Sri Lanka over the line. Sri Lanka have won one game out of four so far, and are currently placed eighth in the points table with a net run rate of -1.048. However, they will be looking to build on their recent victory and get a win against England to boost their chances of qualifying for the semifinals 

England come into the contest against Sri Lanka after a heavy 229-run defeat to South Africa in their previous game. England bowled first in that game, and South Africa posted 399/7, despite Reece Topley picking up three wickets. In reply, England were bowled out for 170, with Mark Wood scoring 43 and Gus Atkinson scoring 35. England have won one of their four games so far and are placed ninth in the points table with a net run rate of -1.248. England will be looking to bounce back with a win against Sri Lanka 

ENG and SL Head-to-Head Record: 

England and Sri Lanka have played 78 ODI matches, with England winning 38, Sri Lanka winning 36, one match ending in a tie, and three matches having no result. In 11 ODI World Cup matches between the two teams, England have won six and Sri Lanka have won five. 

M Chinnaswamy Stadium ODI Records Pitch Report: 

The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium pitch in Bangalore is a batter's dream in limited-overs cricket, with many high scores posted and chased down with ease. The short boundaries and fast pitch often favour the batters, with pacers swinging and bouncing the ball well. However, spinners can also find success on occasion 

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium ODI Records: 

In as many as 27 games played here at this venue, the pacers have picked 209 wickets at an average of 38.91 while spin bowlers have picked up 118 wickets at an average of 41.62. Teams batting first have won 12 games while teams batting second have won 12 games with one game ending in a tie and two games with no results. The average first-batting score here at this venue is 264. 

X-factors for England vs Sri Lanka  

England: Dawid Malan 

For England against Sri Lanka, Dawid Malan is the X-factor, having scored 783 runs at an average of 65.25 with three fifties and four centuries in 2023 ODIs. He will be one of the key players for England against Sri Lanka. 

Sri Lanka: Sadeera Samarawickrama

ENG vs SL Player Battles to Watch Out For  

Kusal Mendis vs Adil Rashid 

In 6 innings played between the two, Kusal Mendis has scored 34 runs at an average of 8.50 and has struck at 72.34, while Adil Rashid has taken four wickets and has bowled 22 dot balls against Kusal Mendis.  

Joe Root vs Angelo Mathews  

Joe Root has scored 75 runs in 113 balls at an average of 25.00 against Angelo Mathews for three dismissals. Kusal Mendis would look to bring in Angelo Mathews to counter Joe Root. 

ENG vs SL Probable Playing XI  

England:

Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler (capt, wk), Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, David Willey, Adil Rashid, Gus Atkinson/Mark Wood 

Sri Lanka: