SL Vs ENG 2nd TEST Dream11 Team Sri Lanka Vs England Second Test Match 2021 Dream 11 Team Picks, Pitch Report, Probable Playing 11 And Match Overview, They did stutter initially in their run chase but apart from that starting slump, England were largely the dominant force when these two sides last met. The visiting side’s seven wicket win was a sterling effort, one which typified to the emphatic gulf in quality between these two teams.
Wiping the floor with Sri Lanka in the first innings, England ended up winning the clash inside the first couple of days itself. Where Sri Lanka were sent packing for a measly 135 runs on day one, England went onto pile the misery as they accrued in excess of 400.
And the visiting team will be aspiring to dish out a spitting image of that display today as well and with it seal a 2-0 sweep of the series.
SL Vs ENG 2nd TEST – Probable Winner
On a track where the spinners will flourish, its England’s batsmen who’ll guide the country to a series sweep.
SL Vs ENG 2nd TEST – Pitch Conditions And Toss
A wicket which is quick to wane in quality as the days traverse, the team winning the toss is bound to step out and bat first.
SL Vs ENG 2nd TEST – Weather
Clouds will loom over the venue across the duration of the match but the weather should manage to remain clear for cricket.
SL Vs ENG 2nd TEST – Chasing Side’s Record
Win: 2 Lost: 5
SL Vs ENG 2nd TEST – Average First Innings Score
300
SL Vs ENG 2nd TEST – Probable Playing 11
Sri Lanka:
Kusal Perera, Lahiru Thirimanne, Roshen Silva, Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Niroshan Dickwella, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dilruwan Perera, Lasith Embuldeniya, Suranga Lakmal
England:
Zak Crawley, Dominic Sibley, Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root, Daniel Lawrence, Jos Buttler, Chris Woakes, Olly Stone, Dominic Bess, Jake Leach, James Anderson
Match Details – SL Vs ENG 2nd TEST
Two Match Test Series
Match: Sri Lanka Vs England
Date And Time: 22nd January, Friday- 10:00am IST
Venue: Galle International Stadium, Galle
Telecast: Sony Ten 2/HD, SonyLIV
Wicket-Keeper
Kusal Perera didn’t really get going in the previous match but that does little to deter us from opting for the home side’s wicket-keeper with the opener more than capable of holding fort.
Jos Butler only knows one way to play and its this explosive and fearless brand of cricket which sees him earn a place in our setup.
Batsmen
After a teetering 2020, the 200 he amassed in the foregone match was just what Joe Root needed. He was well aided by Jonny Bairstow at the other end with the player managing to script a decent 47 runs in the showdown.
Sri Lanka on the other hand will see us rein in Angelo Matthews with the player grit and pluck set to serve the side fruitfully on the day.
All-Rounders
The longest format of the game was where Sam Curran made his name as a player first. The well endowed all-rounder has an innate ability to contribute in all facets to see him be a must have selection for us.
Bowling Order
His burst of spell sent Sri Lanka’s top order packing in the first innings to see us opt for Stuart Broad on the back of that alluring three wicket haul.
Snagging a five wicket haul in the foregone tie, Dominic Bess entrapped England in a web with his ability to toss the ball up and give it air. Jack Leach was equally influential at the other end with his ability to get the ball to sharply turn leaving Sri Lanka in a pickle.
His three wickets the last time around meanwhile see Lasith Embuldeniya become the first selection from the home side. Giving him company in counterpart Dilruwan Perera who ended up with a neat four wickets in the same showdown.
SL Vs ENG 2nd TEST – Captain And Vice-Captain
Sri Lanka Bat First: Root’s man of the match effort the last time around makes him our captain while Bess is the vice-captain.
England Bat First: The same set of picks for us in this docket as well.
SL Vs ENG 2nd TEST – Dream11 Team
Perera, Buttler, Root, Mathews, Jonny, Curran, Bess, Leach, Dilruwan, Broad, Lasith
SL Vs ENG 2nd TEST – Dream11 Team Disclaimer
The veracity of our selections and team is based on earnest analysis of the league, matches and playing 11s. We implore you to forage your team by your own accord with these facets helping spur your decision making.
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