ENG vs SL 2024, 2nd Test: Match Prediction, Dream11 Team, Fantasy Tips & Pitch Report | England vs Sri Lanka

England will face Sri Lanka in the second Test of the three-match series from August 29 to September 2, 2024.

After securing a 5-wicket victory in the opening Test at Old Trafford, England will be eager to clinch the series and improve their position in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka will be determined to bounce back with a win in the upcoming Test to keep the series alive.

England pacer Mark Wood has been ruled out for the remainder of the series, with Josh Hull being added as his replacement.

Sri Lanka tour of England 2024, 2nd Test:

• Start Date and Time: August 29: 10:00 am GMT/ 11:00 am local/ 03:30 pm IST
• Venue: Lord’s Cricket Ground, London

Lord’s Pitch Report:

The pitch at Lord’s Cricket Ground is expected to provide significant assistance to fast bowlers early in the match, especially with the new ball. However, as the summer progresses, the pitch is likely to become more batting-friendly, offering batsmen more opportunities to score runs.

If the weather remains dry and sunny, the pitch may deteriorate further, bringing spinners into play. Overall, Lord’s is known for producing balanced contests between bat and ball, offering a challenging yet rewarding experience for both sides.

ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeeper: Dinesh Chandimal, Jamie Smith
• Batters: Ollie Pope, Harry Brook
• All-rounders: Dhananjaya de Silva, Joe Root, Chris Woakes, Kamindu Mendis
• Bowlers: Asitha Fernando, Prabath Jayasuriya, Gus Atkinson

ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1: Chris Woakes (c), Joe Root (vc)
Choice 2: Harry Brook (c), Prabath Jayasuriya (vc)

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ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Angelo Mathews, Vishwa Fernando, Ben Duckett, Dan Lawrence

ENG vs SL Dream11 Team for today’s match (Aug 29, 10:00 am GMT):

Squads:

England: Ollie Pope (c), Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir, Harry Brook (vc), Jordan Cox, Ben Duckett, Dan Lawrence, Matthew Potts, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Olly Stone, Chris Woakes, Josh Hull

Sri Lanka: Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Dimuth Karunaratne, Nishan Madushka, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (vc), Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Asitha Fernando, Vishwa Fernando, Kasun Rajitha, Lahiru Kumara, Nisala Tharaka, Prabath Jayasuriya, Ramesh Mendis, Jeffrey Vandersay, Milan Rathnayake

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