T20 World Cup 2022: England VS Sri Lanka- Match predictions and tips

    England will encounter Sri Lanka on Saturday, knowing a victory of any size will take them into the semi-finals of the T20 world cup 2022

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    The four-run margin of Australia's win over Afghanistan on Friday means England will finish ahead of the hosts on net run rate if they win in Sydney. If they lose, Australia will join New Zealand in the last four.

    Australia's win on Friday means Sri Lanka is out of the semi-finals, but leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga and off-spinner Maheesh Theekshana are primary threats to the England side.

    England's players to watch

    1. Joss Buttler- England's skipper Jos Buttler was in top form during the win over New Zealand. He hit an impressive 73 runs from only 47 balls. 

     2. Mark Wood- The right-arm pace bowler got a vital wicket when they dismissed James Neesham in the 16th over, which shifted the game's momentum in England's favour.

    Sri Lanka's Players to watch

    1. Kusal Mendis- Kusal Mendis is Sri Lanka's leading run-scorer in the tournament, and only two other players have hit more runs than him.

    2. Wanindu Hasaranga- The bowling all-rounder has an average of 13.53 in the T20 World Cup 2022 and will look forward to bowling on the Sydney surface.

    Match Prediction

    England is predicted to win today's match as England Seam bowlers will dominate weak Sri Lankan batters, and head to head, England leads 9-4.

    Top Picks

    Joss Buttler

    Mark Wood

    Kusal Mendis 

    Wanindu Hasaranga

    Pitch Report

    The surface of the pitch will be worn down after two matches have already been played on it, which should suit the spinners. Sri Lanka has a superior contingent of spinners, but England's quicks also know how to take the pace off the ball. There is only a tiny chance of rain, so the conditions should be good for cricket.

    Team Squad

    England-  Jos Buttler (capt & wk), Alex Hales, Dawid Malan, Ben Stokes, Liam Livingstone, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood, and Adil Rashid.

    Sri Lanka- Kusal Mendis (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (capt), Wanindu Hasaranga, Pramod Madushan, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, and Lahiru Kumara.

     

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