England face Sri Lanka in Match 25 of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 in Bengaluru on October 26. Here is the ENG vs SL World Cup 2023 match live score, as well as updates, playing XI and toss news.
England vs Sri Lanka, ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 – Match 25
26. October 2023
2pm local timeM. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore
ENG vs SL, World Cup 2023 Match 25: Live score
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England vs Sri Lanka, World Cup 2023: Toss and live updates
The toss will take place at 1:30 PM local time.
ENG vs SL, World Cup 2023 Match 25: Team news
England and Sri Lanka have almost equal records in the World Cup, with England winning six games and the latter winning five. The last time the two teams met in 2019, Lasith Malinga ended England’s chase with 4 wins and 43 losses, defending his 233 points.
England have just one win in four games and are looking for a comeback. Jos Buttler’s side are far from their best as they have yet to find their rhythm in either department. Reece Topley’s injury (he missed the tournament with a broken hand) didn’t help their cause either. Brydon Kearse has been named as his replacement.
On the other hand, Sri Lanka entered this match having won against the Netherlands after losing to South Africa, Pakistan and Australia. The camp has also been hit by injuries, with pacer Matisha Pathirana out due to a shoulder injury. The experienced Angelo Matthews replaced him in the team.
England vs Sri Lanka predicted XIs
England:Jonny Bairstow, David Malan, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (man and woman), Liam Livingstone, David Willie, Chris Wolk Su, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood.
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (c/wk), Sadheera Samarawickrama, Charice Asaranka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Angelo Matthews, Dushyant Hemanta, Mahesh Teekshana, Kasun Rajitha , Dilshan Madhushanka.
Match prediction: Who will win today’s ENG vs SL match?
The Bangalore belter could join the likes of Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root, Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler in writing the story of a weak batting line-up’s resurgence. Australia scored 367 against Pakistan in their last match here, so England will have a tough fight from the start against Sri Lanka’s bowlers. Favorable batting conditions will tilt the match in favor of the defending champion.
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