Sri Lanka A (SL-A) will be facing England Lions (EN-A) in the 1st game of the England Lions in Sri Lanka, 2 Unofficial Test Series, 2023 the match will be played at the Galle International Stadium, Galle on 31st January 2023 at 10:00 AM IST.
SL-A vs EN-A (Sri Lanka A vs England Lions), 1st unofficial Test - Match Information
Match: Sri Lanka A vs England Lions, 1st unofficial Test
Date: 31st January 2023
Time: 10:00 AM IST
Venue: Galle International Stadium, Galle
SL-A vs EN-A, Galle International Stadium, Galle Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Galle International Stadium, Galle will allow for good stroke play and the batters will find it easy to bat on the surface. The surface will not allow a lot of assistance to the bowlers and wicket taking is not going to be easy. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 268 runs. Both teams will look to chase upon winning the toss as the majority of the games played on this ground have been won by the side chasing.
Weather Report for Galle International Stadium, Galle
Temperature is expected to be around 27.35 °C with 73% humidity. 4.16 m/s winds are expected. Cloudy weather is expected during the match, this may help pacers with movement.
Pace or Spin?
Spinners have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 79% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many spin bowlers as possible in your team. Based on the stats available, Fantasy gully experts predict that the pitch will continue to assist the spinners.
SL-A vs EN-A, Head to Head
In the 5 matches played between these 2 teams, Sri Lanka A Batters have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while All Rounders have earned the most fantasy points for England Lions.
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SL-A vs EN-A Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
- Haseeb Hameed
Haseeb Hameed can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 140 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. This player is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 5 matches Haseeb Hameed has scored 145, 164, 95, 64, 99 runs at an average of 113.4 per match.
- Thomas Benjamin Abell
Tom Abell is a Batter and has an average of 108 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 323 runs averaging 64.6 per match.
- Muthuthanthirige Nuwanidu Keshawa Fernando
Nuwanidu Fernando is a Batter and has an average of 99 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. Nuwanidu Fernando is a top order opening Right Handed Batter. In the last 5 matches he has scored 24, 37, 23, 10, 148 runs at an average of 48.4 per match.
SL-A vs EN-A Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
- Lasith Embuldeniya
Lasith Embuldeniya is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 146 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. Lasith Embuldeniya bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the last 5 matches he has taken 29 wickets at an average of 5.8. This player has been very successful at this venue in the last 5 matches Lasith Embuldeniya played here and has taken 27 wickets.
- Samuel James Cook
Sam Cook is a Bowler and has an average of 102 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He bowls right-arm medium fast and in the last 5 matches this player has taken 26 wickets at an average of 5.2.
- Arachchige Lakshitha Rasanjana Manasinghe
Lakshitha Manasinghe is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. Lakshitha Manasinghe has an average of 75 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.2. He bowls off break and in the last 5 matches this player has taken 4 wickets at an average of 0.8.
SL-A vs EN-A Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
- Sahan Shashintha Diyamantha Arachchige
Sahan Arachchige is an All Rounder and has an average of 118 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.3 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Sahan Arachchige is a batter, bats Left Handed. In the recently played 5 matches he has scored 32, 92, 4, 61, 67 runs at an average of 51.2 per match.
- Pasqual Handi Kamindu Dilanka Mendis
Kamindu Mendis can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 125 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. Kamindu Mendis is a top order Left Handed Batter. In the recent 5 matches he has scored 122, 27, 82, 63, 31 runs averaging 65 per match.
- Thomas Jacob Haines
Tom Haines is an All Rounder and has an average of 93 match fantasy points in the last 20 games, a fantasy rating of 7.6 and is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high risk, high returns pick in your team. This player is a top order opening Left Handed Batter. In the recent 5 matches Tom Haines has scored 82, 285, 37, 15, 49 runs averaging 93.6 per match.
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SL-A vs EN-A Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
- Sahan Shashintha Diyamantha Arachchige
Sahan Arachchige is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 118 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.3. This player is a Left Handed Batter. In the recently played 5 matches Sahan Arachchige has scored 32, 92, 4, 61, 67 runs averaging 51.2 per match.
- Haseeb Hameed
Haseeb Hameed is a Batter and has an average of 140 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.9 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 145, 164, 95, 64, 99 runs at an average of 113.4 per match.
- Lasith Embuldeniya
Lasith Embuldeniya can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Lasith Embuldeniya has an average of 146 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. He is a slow left-arm orthodox Bowler and in the recent 5 matches this player has taken 10, 1, 8, 5, 5 wickets at an average of 5.8. Lasith Embuldeniya has been very successful at this venue in the recent 5 matches he played here and has taken 0, 4, 7, 6, 10 wickets.
- Pasqual Handi Kamindu Dilanka Mendis
Kamindu Mendis is an All Rounder and has an average of 125 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top order batter, bats Left Handed. In the recently played 5 matches Kamindu Mendis has scored 325 runs at an average of 65 per match.
- Samuel James Cook
Sam Cook is a Bowler and has an average of 102 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He is a right-arm medium fast Bowler and in the last 5 matches this player has taken 1, 4, 6, 5, 10 wickets at an average of 5.2.
SL-A vs EN-A Squad Information
Sri Lanka A (SL-A) Squad: Angelo Mathews, Kusal Perera, Oshada Fernando, Vishwa Fernando, Lakshan Sandakan, Dushmantha Chameera, Chamika Karunaratne, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Lahiru Udara, Dushan Hemantha, Sahan Arachchige, Avishka Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Pramod Madushan, Thanuka Dabare, Shiran Fernando, Nuwan Thushara, Lasith Embuldeniya, Pathum Nissanka, Praveen Jayawickrama, Milan Rathnayake, Lasith Croospulle, Nuwanidu Fernando, Isitha Wijesundera, Suminda Lakshan, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Nipun Dananjaya, Nishan Madushka, Kavishka Anjula, Dunith Wellalage, Lakshitha Manasinghe, Chamindu Wijesinghe, Shevon Daniel and Amshi de Silva
England Lions (EN-A) Squad: Alex Lees, Tom Abell, Matthew Fisher, Haseeb Hameed, Josh Tongue, Sam Cook, Tom Haines, Liam Patterson-White, Josh Bohannon, Jack Haynes, Jamie Smith, Lyndon James, Ollie Robinson, Nathan Gilchrist, Tom Hartley and Jack Carson
SL-A vs EN-A Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Nishan Madushka
Batters: Haseeb Hameed, Nuwanidu Fernando and Tom Abell
All-Rounders: Kamindu Mendis, Nipun Dananjaya, Sahan Arachchige and Tom Haines
Bowlers: Lakshitha Manasinghe, Lasith Embuldeniya and Sam Cook
Captain: Nishan Madushka
Vice-Captain: Sahan Arachchige
SL-A vs EN-A (Sri Lanka A vs England Lions), 1st unofficial Test Preview
In their last 5 games, England Lions have won 1 games and lost 2. Sri Lanka A has lost each of the last 5 matches that they have played.
Both teams last played against each other in the 2nd unofficial Test of the England Lions in Sri Lanka, 2 Unofficial Test Series, 2017 where Malinda Pushpakumara scored the highest fantasy points for Sri Lanka A with 272 match fantasy points while Liam Livingstone topped the fantasy points leaderboard for England Lions with 294 match fantasy points.