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Headingley, Leeds will stage the first ODI on 24th September at 5:00 PM IST, where England will compete against Sri Lanka.
Get the best ENG vs SL Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 2nd ODI match of the Sri Lanka Tour of England 2026. Expert analysis and more.
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Hot Picks for ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
Will Jacks – Jacks produced a superb all-round performance, finishing unbeaten on 46 from 47 balls before returning with career-best ODI figures of 5/22 from seven overs. |
Harry Brook – England’s captain led from the front with a fluent 67 off 69 deliveries, striking seven fours as he anchored the middle order during England’s 265. |
Top Picks:
Joe Root – Root contributed a composed 44 from 52 balls, adding five boundaries before Sachindu Colombage ended his innings at 135/3. |
Dunith Wellalage – Wellalage responded with an aggressive 45 off 36 balls, including five fours and two sixes, while his left-arm spin also brought 1/60 from 10 overs. |
Budget Picks:
Gus Atkinson – Atkinson supplied England with a disciplined pace-bowling effort, taking 1/25 from seven overs at an economy rate of 3.57, and added 14 runs with the bat. |
Dushmantha Chameera – Chameera made an important breakthrough by dismissing Harry Brook and finished with 1/61 from nine overs. With the bat, he remained unbeaten on 7 from 19 balls. |
ENG vs SL Sri Lanka Tour of England 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain | Will Jacks & Harry Brook |
Vice-Captain | Joe Root & Dunith Wellalage |
ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keeper – Jos Buttler, Kusal Mendis
- Batters – Joe Root, Ben Duckett, Harry Brook, Pathum Nissanka
- All-Rounders – Jamie Overton, Will Jacks ©
- Bowlers – Asitha Fernando, Dunith Wellalage (VC), Sachindu Colombage
ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Jos Buttler, Kusal Mendis
- Batters – Joe Root (VC), Ben Duckett, Harry Brook ©, Pathum Nissanka
- All-Rounders – Will Jacks
- Bowlers – Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando, Dunith Wellalage, Gus Atkinson
ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction Today Match 2nd ODI Sri Lanka Tour of England 2026 Players to Avoid:
Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
Adil Rashid | NA | NA |
Maheesh Theekshana | NA | NA |
ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction Today Match 2nd ODI Sri Lanka Tour of England 2026 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice | Will Jacks |
GL Captaincy Choice | Harry Brook |
Punt Picks | Gus Atkinson and Dushmantha Chameera |
Dream11 Combination | 2-4-2-3 |
ENG vs SL Match Preview:
England will face Sri Lanka in the second ODI of the three-match series on 24 September 2026 at 5:00 PM IST at Headingley, Leeds. England lead the series 1–0 after winning the opening ODI at Chester-le-Street by 89 runs, and they will now look to extend their advantage on home soil. Sri Lanka, meanwhile, need a stronger all-round performance to level the series before the final ODI at The Oval.
In the first ODI, England were bowled out for 265 in 48.1 overs, with Harry Brook scoring 67 off 69 balls, Joe Root making 44 off 52, and Will Jacks finishing unbeaten on 46 off 47. Sri Lanka’s Sachindu Colombage impressed on debut with 3/44, while Asitha Fernando took 3/53.
Sri Lanka were then dismissed for 176 in 37 overs, with Kusal Mendis scoring 42 off 60 and Dunith Wellalage providing late resistance with 45 off 36, including two sixes. Will Jacks produced the decisive bowling performance, taking 5/22 in seven overs, while Jamie Overton claimed 2/21, as England secured an 89-run victory.
The opening match also highlighted areas both teams can address in Leeds. England’s middle order recovered after losing four wickets for 29 runs during the middle overs, with Jacks’ unbeaten 46 taking them to a defendable total.
Sri Lanka, on the other hand, lost wickets consistently after Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka provided a steady start, although Wellalage’s 45 showed that the lower order can still add valuable runs. For the second ODI, England will look to maintain their bowling control, while Sri Lanka will need greater contributions from their middle order and a more consistent batting effort across the 50 overs.
ENG vs SL Head-to-Head Record:
Teams | Matches Won |
England | 39 |
Sri Lanka | 37 |
ENG vs SL Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature | 17°C |
Weather Forecast | Partly Cloudy |
Pitch Behaviour | Batting-friendly |
Best Suited To | Pace |
Average 1st innings score | 280 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records | Good |
Winning % | 60% |
ENG vs SL Playing 11s (Predicted):
England Playing 11:
1) Tom Banton
2) Ben Duckett
3) Joe Root
4) Harry Brook ©
5) Jos Buttler (wk)
6) Will Jacks
7) Rehan Ahmed
8) Jamie Overton
9) Gus Atkinson
10) Jofra Archer
11) Josh Tongue
Sri Lanka Playing 11:
1) Pathum Nissanka
2) Kamindu Mendis
3) Kusal Mendis (c & wk)
4) Pavan Rathnayake
5) Charith Asalanka
6) Janith Liyanage
7) Dunith Wellalage
8) Dushmantha Chameera
9) Sachindu Colombage
10) Asitha Fernando
11) Dilshan Madushanka
ENG vs SL Match Winner Prediction:
On paper, the team combination points to England, and England is expected to win this match.
