England vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI Match Preview
England head into the 2nd ODI at Headingley after an 89-run win in the series opener. Joe Root has scored 569 runs in his last 10 games, while Pathum Nissanka has 402. England have won 4 of their last 5 ODIs, whereas Sri Lanka have 1 win and 2 losses in their last 5.
In the second ODI between England and Sri Lanka, both teams will return to action on 24 September at 5:00 PM IST at Headingley in Leeds. England won the opening match by 89 runs and will look to build on that performance, while Sri Lanka will aim to respond strongly and level the series.
England has won 3 of its last 5 head-to-head matches against Sri Lanka. Joe Root will be one of England’s key batters, having scored 569 runs in his last 10 games at an average of 94.83. Harry Brook also made an impact with 67 runs off 69 balls in the series opener. Will Jacks has contributed with 9 wickets in his last 6 games at an economy of 5.22. For Sri Lanka, Pathum Nissanka has scored 402 runs in his last 10 games at an average of 44.67.
Kusal Mendis scored 42 runs off 60 balls in the first ODI, while Asitha Fernando claimed 3 wickets at an average of 17.66. Headingley has hosted 49 ODIs, with 19 won by teams batting first and 27 by teams bowling first. The venue’s average first-innings score is 226, compared with 209 in the second innings. With a 10% chance of rain and temperatures between 7°C and 19°C, weather could also play a role.
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