The inaugural match of the "Sri Lanka in England, 3 Test Series, 2024 " will be played between England and Sri Lanka (ENG vs SL). The match will be played at the Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester on 21st August 2024 at 03:30 PM IST.
ENG vs SL (England vs Sri Lanka), 1st Test - Match Information
Match: England vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test
Date: 21st August 2024
Time: 03:30 PM IST
Venue: Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester
ENG vs SL, Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 264 runs. The pitch at the Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester is a balanced one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.
Weather Report for Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester
Temperature is expected to be around 16.23 °C and humidity is expected to be around 61%. Winds at a speed of 5.47 m/s are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have taken 71% of the total wickets at this venue. Hence picking up pacers for your fantasy team should be a good idea. Based on the stats available, We predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
ENG vs SL, Head to Head
In the 36 matches played between these 2 teams, England Batters have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while All Rounders have earned the most fantasy points for Sri Lanka.
ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Root | 3 | 291 | 72.8 | 0 | - | 87, 14, 0, 122, 68 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Jamie Smith | 4 | 307 | 61.4 | 0 | - | 95, 36, 6, 70, 100 | - |
| Kusal Mendis | 3 | 126 | 25.2 | 0 | - | 12, 3, 93, 2, 16 | - |
- Joseph Edward Root
Joe Root is a Batter and has an average of 136 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.7 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the recent 3 matches this player has scored 291 runs averaging 72.8 per match. Joe Root has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. He has a good record at this venue in the last 3 matches this player played here and has taken 1 wickets.
- Jamie Luke Smith
Jamie Smith is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 119 match fantasy points in the last 3 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Jamie Smith is a batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 4 matches he has scored 307 runs averaging 61.4 per match.
- Balapuwaduge Kusal Gimhan Mendis
Kusal Mendis is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 71 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top order batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 3 matches Kusal Mendis has scored 126 runs at an average of 25.2 per match.
ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gus Atkinson | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 8 | 25.3 | 0, 21, 0, 2, 0 | 4, 0, 2, 0, 2 |
| Prabath Jayasuriya | 2 | 30 | 10 | 5 | 27.2 | 20, 0, 7, 0, 3 | 0, 5, 0, 0, 0 |
| Vishwa Fernando | 2 | 4 | - | 10 | 12.8 | 0, 4, 0, 0, 0 | 5, 0, 4, 2, 0 |
- Angus Alexander Patrick Atkinson
Gus Atkinson can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 101 match fantasy points in the last 3 games and a fantasy rating of 7.7. This player is a right-arm fast medium Bowler and in the recent 2 matches Gus Atkinson has taken 8 wickets at an average of 25.3.
- Neketh Gedara Roshan Prabath Jayasuriya
Prabath Jayasuriya is a Bowler and has an average of 99 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the recently played 2 matches this player has taken 5 wickets at an average of 27.2. Prabath Jayasuriya has a very good record against this opponent, taking 6 wickets in the recent matches.
- Muthuthanthrige Vishwa Thilina Fernando
Vishwa Fernando can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 90 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.2. This player bowls left-arm medium fast and in the last 2 matches Vishwa Fernando has taken 5, 0, 4, 2, 0 wickets at an average of 12.8. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 2 wickets in the recent matches.
ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamindu Mendis | 2 | 367 | 122.3 | 3 | 10.7 | 92, 9, 0, 102, 164 | 0, 0, 3, 0, 0 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | 2 | 69 | 23 | 2 | 21.5 | 2, 0, 66, 0, 1 | 0, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
| Chris Woakes | 2 | 99 | 49.5 | 8 | 20.9 | 0, 62, 0, 37, 0 | 3, 0, 1, 0, 4 |
- Pasqual Handi Kamindu Dilanka Mendis
Kamindu Mendis is an All Rounder and has an average of 142 match fantasy points in the last 3 games, a fantasy rating of 9.5 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a slow left-arm orthodox Bowler and in the recently played 2 matches Kamindu Mendis has taken 0, 0, 3, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 10.7. He can also give you some batting fantasy points and in the last few matches has scored 92, 9, 0, 102, 164 runs at an average of 122.3 per match.
- Dhananjaya Maduranga de Silva
Dhananjaya de Silva is an All Rounder and has an average of 139 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.1 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 2 matches Dhananjaya de Silva has scored 69 runs averaging 23 per match. He also bowls decently, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 2 wickets, averaging at 21.5 wickets per match.
- Christopher Roger Woakes
Chris Woakes is an All Rounder and has an average of 106 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.6 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player bowls right-arm fast medium and in the recently played 2 matches Chris Woakes has taken 8 wickets at an average of 20.9. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 3, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has had a good time at this venue in the last 2 matches Chris Woakes played here and has taken 8 wickets.
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ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Root | 3 | 291 | 72.8 | 0 | - | 87, 14, 0, 122, 68 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Kamindu Mendis | 2 | 367 | 122.3 | 3 | 10.7 | 92, 9, 0, 102, 164 | 0, 0, 3, 0, 0 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | 2 | 69 | 23 | 2 | 21.5 | 2, 0, 66, 0, 1 | 0, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
| Angelo Mathews | 3 | 146 | 29.2 | 0 | - | 51, 11, 23, 56, 5 | - |
| Jamie Smith | 4 | 307 | 61.4 | 0 | - | 95, 36, 6, 70, 100 | - |
- Joseph Edward Root
Joe Root is a Batter and has an average of 136 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.7 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 3 matches this player has scored 87, 14, 0, 122, 68 runs at an average of 72.8 per match. Joe Root has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. He has bowled well at this venue in the recent 3 matches this player played here and has taken 1 wickets.
- Pasqual Handi Kamindu Dilanka Mendis
Kamindu Mendis is an All Rounder and has an average of 142 match fantasy points in the last 3 games, a fantasy rating of 9.5 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. Kamindu Mendis is a slow left-arm orthodox Bowler and in the last 2 matches he has taken 0, 0, 3, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 10.7. This player is also a handy batsman and in the recently played matches has scored 92, 9, 0, 102, 164 runs at an average of 122.3 per match.
- Dhananjaya Maduranga de Silva
Dhananjaya de Silva is an All Rounder and has an average of 139 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.1 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Dhananjaya de Silva is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the last 2 matches he has scored 69 runs averaging 23 per match. This player can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 2 wickets at an average of 21.5 per match.
- Angelo Davis Mathews
Angelo Mathews is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Angelo Mathews has an average of 118 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. He is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 3 matches this player has scored 51, 11, 23, 56, 5 runs averaging 29.2 per match.
- Jamie Luke Smith
Jamie Smith is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 119 match fantasy points in the last 3 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Jamie Smith is a Right Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 4 matches he has scored 95, 36, 6, 70, 100 runs at an average of 61.4 per match.
ENG vs SL Squad Information
England (ENG) Squad: Chris Woakes, Joe Root, Mark Wood, Olly Stone, Ben Duckett, Dan Lawrence, Harry Brook, Ollie Pope, Matthew Potts, Gus Atkinson, Jamie Smith, Jordan Cox and Shoaib Bashir
Sri Lanka (SL) Squad: Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews, Dimuth Karunaratne, Dhananjaya de Silva, Jeffrey Vandersay, Kasun Rajitha, Vishwa Fernando, Nisala Tharaka, Prabath Jayasuriya, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Ramesh Mendis, Asitha Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Kamindu Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Milan Rathnayake and Nishan Madushka
ENG vs SL Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Jamie Smith, Ben Duckett and Kusal Mendis
Batters: Harry Brook and Sadeera Samarawickrama
All-Rounders: Joe Root, Kamindu Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva, Angelo Mathews and Chris Woakes
Bowler: Lahiru Kumara
Captain: Harry Brook
Vice-Captain: Kamindu Mendis
ENG vs SL (England vs Sri Lanka), 1st Test Preview
In their last 5 games, Sri Lanka have won 3 games and lost 2. In their last 5 games, England have won 3 games and lost 2.
Both teams last played against each other in the 2nd Test of the England in Sri Lanka, 2 Test Series, 2021 where Joe Root scored the highest fantasy points for England with 276 match fantasy points while Lasith Embuldeniya topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Sri Lanka with 229 match fantasy points.