England are flying high in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 with everything going right for the team so far in the tournament. They decimated Afghanistan with their power hitting in the last game and next face Sri Lanka who look off colour in CWC 2019. The island nation must thank their two abandoned games which have enabled them to leapfrog a few equally disappointing teams. The England vs Sri Lanka match will be played at the Headingley Cricket Ground in Leeds on June 21 (Friday). England will be looking to continue their rich vein of form against Sri Lanka who has to improve quickly in order to put up a fight in the ENG vs SL match. If we look at their head to head record, in 74 games – Sri Lanka has won 35, while England emerged victorious in 36, 1 game ended in a tie and 2 other matches produced no results. England vs Sri Lanka Cricket Score 27th ODI Match.

Sri Lanka vs England – October 23, 2018 – R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo – Sri Lanka won by 229 runs

A one-sided contest dominated heavily by Sri Lanka as they won by a massive 229 runs. Niroshan Dickwella hit a smashing 95 and stitched a lengthy partnership with Dinesh Chandimal who came up 80. The hosts set England a target of 367 but the visitors folded for 132. England vs Sri Lanka Dream11 Team Predictions: Best Picks for All-Rounders, Batsmen, Bowlers & Wicket-Keepers for ENG vs SL in ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Match.

Sri Lanka vs England – October 20, 2018 – Pallekele Stadium, Pallekele – England won by 18 runs

Batting first, Sri Lanka reached 273 in the first innings, courtesy two fine fifties from Niroshan Dickwella and Dasun Shanaka. England’s chase was hampered by rain but they were above the D/L par score after 27 overs, winning the game by 18 runs.

Sri Lanka vs England – October 17, 2018 – Pallekele Stadium, Pallekele – England won by 7 wickets

The game was reduced to 21 overs each due to heavy showers with Sri Lanka making 150/9 batting first. England skipper Eoin Morgan hit an unbeaten fifty helping England win the game by 7 wickets. Abdul Rashid was named man of the match for his four-wicket spell breaking the back of Sri Lankan batting. ENG vs SL, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Joe Root vs Lasith Malinga and Other Exciting Mini Battles to Watch Out for at the Headingley Cricket Ground in Leeds.

Sri Lanka vs England – October 13, 2018 – Rangiri Dambulla Stadium, Dambulla – England won by 31 runs

Veteran Sri Lankan pacer Lasith Malinga picked up a fifer but fifties from Joe Root and Eoin Morgan got the visitors to 278. Due to downpour, Sri Lanka’s target was reduced to 172 runs from 29 overs. Chris Woakes bowled well at the top picking up three wickets as the hosts could only manage 140, losing the game by 31 runs.

Sri Lanka vs England – October 10, 2018 - Rangiri Dambulla Stadium, Dambulla – No Result

15 overs into the England innings, rains came down heavily ensuring no further play and the match was called off.

Sri Lanka will have to improve in all three departments if they are to get two points off England who are heavy favourites for the contest. England are placed comfortably in the third position and has eight points after five matches, while Sri Lanka from the same no of games has just four points, two of which came from washed-out games.

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