ICC World Cup 2019: England vs Sri Lanka - England's Predicted Playing XI, Analysis
Published - 20 Jun 2019, 05:18 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 12:00 AM

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The hosts England will take on a depleted Sri Lankan side in the 27th match of the 2019 World Cup. England is going strong and they would like to continue their domination against Sri Lanka. The hosts have come up with a complete performance and they are a force to reckon with. We take at England’s Predicted Playing XI and Analysis for the match against Sri Lanka.
On the other hand, Sri Lanka has not been able to impress with their performance. Dimuth Karunaratne-led side hasn’t come up with collective performances and they will need to pull up their socks before its too late for them.
Here is England’s Predicted Playing XI:
James Vince

The right-hander had replaced Jason Roy in the last match. With Roy not yet fit, Vince is expected to get one more chance in the playing XI.
Jonny Bairstow

The talisman batsman had scored a fine knock of 90 runs in the previous match against Afghanistan. The right-hander will aim to continue his good form going.
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Joe Root

The England Test captain is the leading run-getter for the team with 367 runs. Root has been in sublime form and he would look to continue his form going.
Eoin Morgan

The England skipper was at his absolute best in the previous match against the Afghan team. Eoin Morgan had thrashed records in the last match and he would aim to be at his best.

The talisman will look to deliver the goods for the team. Ben Stokes has made his contributions to the team and he would aim to get the best out of himself.
Jos Buttler

The hard-hitter has provided the finishing touches to the England innings. Buttler has been in fine form and he would aim to get going from the get-go.
Moeen Ali

The left-handed batsman had provided the finishing touches in the previous match. Ali had blasted 31 runs from only nine balls.
England will aim to continue their good form going.
Chris Woakes

The swing master had gone wicketless in the previous match. Thus, Woakes will look to turn the tables in the next match against Sri Lanka.

The leg-spinner had scalped three wickets in the previous match. However, he had conceded 66 runs in the last game. Rashid will look to continue to hunt for wickets.
Mark Wood

The gun fast bowler is generating good speed. Wood had scalped two wickets and had conceded only 40 runs in the last match.
Jofra Archer

The fiery fast bowler is breathing down the neck of the opposition batsmen. Archer had snared three wickets against Afghanistan.
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