ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update for 1st ODI
England are all set to take an early lead in this series.
Playing XIs
Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Kusal Perera(w/c), Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Ramesh Mendis, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Chamika Karunaratne, Binura Fernando, Dushmantha Chameera, Praveen Jayawickrama
England (Playing XI): Jonny Bairstow(w), Liam Livingstone, Joe Root, Eoin Morgan(c), Sam Billings, Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Sam Curran, David Willey, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood
Preview:
The Three Lions had it easy in the T20I series against Sri Lanka. Now, it’s time for the 50-over series, where the two teams will play three matches, starting from 29th June. England are ranked fourth in the ODI format and they will be desperate to move up in the rankings.
Sri Lanka played like an ordinary side in the recent T20I series, as they were white-washed by England 3-0. Sri Lanka have not able to maintain their brand of cricket in recent years, as they have slipped down to 9th in the ODI Rankings. They need to be more skilful and more emphasis should be to be given to their batting.
Match Details:
England vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI
Venue: Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street
Date & Time: June 29th, at 3:30 PM IST and 11:00 AM Local Time
Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network
Pitch Report:
It’s a high-scoring venue. Out of the last 5 matches played here, the teams batting first have posted 300-plus scores in 3 of those. Going with the team combination of both sides, whoever wins the toss should bat first.
Probable Playing XIs for ENG vs SL:
England
Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Joe Root, Dawid Malan, Eoin Morgan (c), Sam Billings / Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Sam Curran, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood
Sri Lanka
Kusal Perera (c & wk), Pathum Nissanka, Oshada Fernando, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Isuru Udana, Akila Dananjaya, Lakshan Sandakan, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando
Top Picks for ENG vs SL Dream11 Match:
Top Picks – Batsmen
Joe Root is Mr Dependable for England in the limited-overs format. He has cemented his No. 3 spot over the years. Root has accumulated 5962 runs in his ODI career at an average of 50.10, and has scalped 26 wickets as well.
Eoin Morgan has excellent numbers in ODI cricket. He has scored over 7500 runs in this format at an average of nearly 40.
Top Picks – All-Rounders
Sam Curran is making his mark in all formats of the game. The 23-year-old Surrey cricketer has played only 8 ODI matches, but has already picked up 7 wickets and scored 132 runs with the bat.
Wanindu Hasaranga batted well in the last ODI series against Bangladesh, scoring 98 runs in 3 matches. He picked up 3 wickets as well.
Top Picks – Bowlers
Adil Rashid will be the key bowler for England, especially in the middle overs. He uses his variations quite well to get the desired results. He has 158 wickets to his name in the ODI format, with the best figures of 5 for 27.
Dushmantha Chameera was the pick of the bowlers for Sri Lanka in the T20I series against England. The 6-ft tall right-arm seamer has picked up 30 wickets in his ODI career, with the best figures of 5 for 16.
Top Picks – Wicketkeepers
Jonny Bairstow might keep wickets in the absence of Jos Buttler. The 31-year-old Yorkshire batter is a nightmare for the bowlers, especially in this limited-overs format. He has scored 3426 runs in 86 ODI matches at an average of 48.25.
ENG vs SL Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
| Player | Statistics (ODI Career Stats) |
| Joe Root | 5962 runs and 26 wickets |
| Jonny Bairstow | 3426 runs |
| Eoin Morgan | 7620 runs |
| Jason Roy | 3598 runs |
| Kusal Perera | 2989 runs |
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for ENG vs SL Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Jonny Bairstow, Kusal Perera, Joe Root (c), Liam Livingstone, Chris Woakes, Sam Curran, Wanindu Hasaranga, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood (VC), Dushmantha Chameera
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for ENG vs SL Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Kusal Perera, Jonny Bairstow (c), Eoin Morgan, Joe Root, Liam Livingstone, Dasun Shanaka, Sam Curran (vc), Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando, Mark Wood, Moeen Ali
ENG vs SL Risky Captaincy Choices:
Chris Woakes is a highly-rated bowler who is ranked 7th in the ODI bowler rankings. He is just one short of 150 wickets in his ODI career, and has mustered 1315 runs as well.
Player you should avoid:
Pathum Nissanka has played only 6 ODI matches and has scored 70 runs at an average of 11.66. He is inexperienced and it’s better not to include him in your fantasy teams.
Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
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