England Vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test Preview & Prediction
May 27, 2016
15:30 IST / 10:00 GMT
Riverside Ground - Chester-le-Street, England
ENG
SL
ENG vs SL Betting Tips
- England have a sharp pace attack with strike bowlers James Anderson and Stuart Broad in full form.
- Sri Lanka have a stable middle-order in Chandimal, Mathews and Thirimanne but their top order is inexperienced.
- England have the home advantage and they have won all of their five test matches at the Riverside Ground.
ENG vs SL Win Probability
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Our Prediction
England are favourites to win
England vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test:
England trumped Sri Lanka in the first test at Headingley by an innings and 88 runs. The visitors faltered twice with the bat and the English bowlers wrapped up the match with two days to spare. The two teams will now head to Durham for the second test at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street. Sri Lanka will look to avenge their humiliating defeat here and draw the series level while the hosts will try for an unassailable 2-0 lead. The match will be played on May 27 and live action will begin at 11 AM local time.
Read on for our betting tips and match prediction on England vs Sri Lanka 2016 2nd Test...
Venue and Toss
The Riverside Ground has witnessed both high scoring as well as low scoring contests. The average score recorded here in the first innings is a little over 300. So the predicted first innings total should be somewhere around 250-300 depending on the weather conditions.
Toss is going to be an important factor in this match. If it gets cloudy on the match day, the toss-winning team is likely to bowl first and take advantage of the moisture in the pitch. But if the sun is out, the pitch will be dry and good for batting, which might induce a decision to bat first.
If England win the toss, their chances of winning this match will increase drastically.
England Team News & Playing 11
If England Bat First
Predicted Score: 300+
In the first test, Alex Hales' 86 and Jonny Bairstow's 140 were the main highlights in their batting. Joe Root, their most dependable batsmen in all formats, will be the key despite a rare duck in the first test. The opening partnership between Cook and Hales will be important for England. Compton and Bairstow are also good test batsmen and if Root plays a big innings, England should reach 300 or even more.
Sri Lanka will probably open their bowling with Shaminda Eranga and Nuwan Pradeep. The two have picked up a wicket each in this series and will look to attack Cook who is vulnerable at the start. Dasun Shanaka took three wickets and finished with the best bowling figures. Skipper Mathews and spinner Herath should also get assistance from the pitch. If Sri Lanka are able to dismiss Cook, Hales and Root cheaply, they will have a chance of bowling England out for under 300.
Sri Lanka Team News & Playing 11
If Sri Lanka Bat First
Predicted Score: 200+
Their entire batting lineup collapsed in both the innings before an outstanding spell of swing bowling from James Anderson and Stuart Broad. Sri Lanka will need their seasoned campaigners Chandimal, Mathews and Thirimanne to score big in the second test. Kusal Mendis batted well in the second innings and scored 53. If the top three can give them a nice and steady start, the more experienced middle-order should take Sri Lanka to around 250.
James Anderson took five wickets in each innings and played the lead role in England's emphatic victory in the first test. He along with Stuart Broad who took five wickets in the match ripped the heart of the Sri Lankan batting, and the two will open the bowling again in the second test. Steven Finn was also impressive with his 3-wicket haul in the second innings. If the English bowlers remove Chandimal and Mathews early, Sri Lanka will struggle to get to 200.
Our Prediction
England have already gained momentum with their easy win over Sri Lanka in the first test. Anderson, Broad and Bairstow are looking in top form and the hosts will be hard to defeat in their own backyard. The unavailability of Ben Stokes and Dushmantha Chameera for the second test could affect the performance of both the teams. But England's stronger bench strength means that they won't be affected as much as their opponents who have come with a relatively young and inexperienced squad. Furthermore, England have won all the five tests that they have played at the Riverside Ground and will be seeking their sixth straight victory. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, have been facing defeat in every overseas test match since their 100-run win at Headingley in 2014.
Cricket is an unpredictable game and Sri Lanka could win this match if they play above their potential and if England get complacent and underperform. But we are backing the hosts to win this second test match and secure the series.
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