On October 26th, Thursday, cricket fans can anticipate an exciting showdown between England and Sri Lanka in the 25th Match of the tournament. The action begins at 08:30 am GMT, with the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru set to host this thrilling encounter.
England vs Sri Lanka Match Preview
In the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, the clash between England and Sri Lanka in the 25th Match holds significant importance for both teams. Currently occupying the 8th and 9th positions on the points table, Sri Lanka and England are in the midst of a fierce competition to advance. Both teams have managed to secure one victory each in their four matches, resulting in them having identical two points. However, their Net Run Rate (NRR) stands at -1.248 for England and -1.048 for Sri Lanka, underscoring their struggle to dominate their opponents comprehensively.
As the tournament progresses, England and Sri Lanka are eager to break free from the lower half of the table and move up the rankings. A victory in this upcoming encounter can significantly boost their chances of advancement, and both teams will be striving to exhibit an exceptional performance. With their NRRs indicating closely contested matches thus far, the battle between England and Sri Lanka promises to be intense and is expected to provide fans with an electrifying display of cricket as these two teams vie for a much-needed win.
England vs Sri Lanka Weather Report
During the match on October 26, 2023, set for Thursday, the weather in Bengaluru is anticipated to be splendid. With a high temperature of 31°C and a low of 20°C, it promises to be a very warm day, perfect for cricket. There is just a minimal 1% chance of precipitation, ensuring brilliant sunshine throughout the game, creating ideal playing conditions for the England vs Sri Lanka clash.
England and Sri Lanka Pitch Report
The M.Chinnaswamy Stadium pitch in Bengaluru is traditionally known for its batting-friendly nature, offering good bounce and pace. Spinners may come into play as the match progresses, with the pitch favoring stroke play and high-scoring encounters.
England vs Sri Lanka Predicted XI
England: Johnny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (C & wk), Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Adil Rashid, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood, Reece Topley’s replacement yet to be named
Sri Lanka: Patthum Nisanka, Kusal Parera (WK), Kusal Mendis (C), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Chamika Karunaratne, Dunith Wellalage, Kasun Rajitha, Dilshan Madhushanka, Matheesha Pathirana
Dream11 Team for England vs Sri Lanka
Wicketkeeper: Kusal Mendis
Captain: Dasun Shanaka
Batters: Patthum Nisanka, Johnny Bairstow, Kusal Parera
Bowlers: Matheesha Pathirana, Mark Wood, Chris Woakes
All-rounders: Charith Asalanka, Ben Stokes, Sam Curran
Where to Watch England and Sri Lanka?
| COUNTRY | BROADCASTING CHANNELS & LIVE STREAMING |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | Ariana TV, Ariana News, Ariana TV website, SportsAfghan-Wireless.com |
| Australia | Fox Sports 501, Channel 9 HD, 9Gem HD, FoxtelGo, FoxtelNOW, Kayo, 9Now |
| Bangladesh | GTV, BTV, T Sports, Rabbithole |
| Canada | Willow TV, Disney+ Hotstar |
| Caribbean Islands | ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Play Caribbean |
| Central & South America and Mexico | ESPN+ |
| Continental Europe and SEA (excluding Singapore) | YuppTV |
| Hong Kong | Astro Cricket via NowTV, YuppTV |
| India | Star Sports 1 (HD+HD), Star Sports 1 Hindi (SD+HD), Star Sports 1 Tamil, Star Sports 1 Telugu, Star Sports 1 Kannada, Star Sports 2 (HD+SD), Disney+ Hotstar |
| Maldives, Nepal, Bhutan | Star Sports 1 (HD+HD), Star Sports 1 Hindi (SD+HD), Star Sports 1 Tamil, Star Sports 1 Telugu, Star Sports 1 Kannada, Star Sports 2 (HD+SD), Yupp TV |
| Malaysia | Astro Cricket, Yupp TV |
| MENA | CricLife, CricLife Max, StarzPlay, Switch TV |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport |
| Pacific Islands | TVWAN Action, TVWAN Sports, Digicel app |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports, PTV National, ptvflix, Daraz, Tapmad, Jazz, A-Sports, ARY ZAP |
| Singapore | HubSports 4, HubSports 5, StarHub TV+ (Simulcast of linear channels) |
| Sri Lanka | Sirasa TV, Dialog TV, Event TV, Kiki.lk, Kiki app |
| South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport Grandstand, SuperSport Cricket, SuperSport app |
| UK | Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Mix, SkyGO, Sky Sports App |
| USA | WillowTV, ESPN+ app |
