Match PREVIEW :
The another country gets ready to have cricket back in action. It is Sri Lanka this time. The Islanders begin their season by welcoming England for a 2- match Test series.
The COVID STRAIN :
This tour was in doubt after England canceled their ODI series against South Africa. On arrival, Moeen Ali tested positivepositive and as a result, has been ruled out of the opening test. Thankfully, the second tests returned negative for all the other players and the tour will go ahead as scheduled.
- MATCH : Sri Lanka v/s England
- DATE : Thursday, 14-01-2021
- TIME : 10:00 AM IST
- VENUE : Galle International Stadium, Galle
PITCH REPORT :
The pitch is looking dry and as a result, there will be spin on offer. Generally, the first two days are the best for batting in Galle before the spinners take charge.
The pitch here at the Galle International Stadium will support the batsmen, especially in the first couple of days. As for bowling, spinners will enjoy more purchase than batsmen.
Sri Lanka in Tests at Galle :
- Matches played – 33
- Wins- 19
- Losses – 8
- Draws – 6
Sri Lanka Team News :
- Angelo Mathews will play as a specialist batsmen.
- Chandimal set to return after missing the second Test in South Africa.
Playing11(expected)(in batting order) :
- D Karunaratne(captain)
- K Pereira
- L Thirimanne
- A Mathews
- D Chandimal
- N Dickwella(wK)
- D Shanaka
- W Hasaranga
- D Perera
- L Embuldeniya
- S Lakmal
Main Players :
D Chandimal, D Shanaka, S Lakmal, W Hasaranga, L Embuldeniya
England Team News :
- Johnny Bairstow is set to return after one year absence in tests.
- Z Crawley will open the batting while D Lawrence will bat 2 down.
Playing11(expected)(in batting order) :
- D Sibley
- Z Crawley
- J Bairstow
- D Lawrence
- J Root
- J Butler
- S Curran
- D Bess
- J Leach
- J Anderson
- M Wood
Main Players :
J Root, J Anderson, S Curran, J Bairstow, J Buttler
Must Picks for Small Leagues :
- J Root
- D Shanaka
- L Embuldeniya
- J Anderson
- S Curran
- J Butler
- W Hasaranga
SL PLAYER STATISTICS :-
Dimuth Karunaratne
55 Matches , 3798 Runs , Average 37.6
Kusal Perera
13 Matches , 657 Runs , Average 28.57
Oshada Fernado
Kusal Mendis
46 Matches , 3007 Runs , Average 35.37
Dinesh Chandimal
50 Matches, 3676 Runs , Average44.29
Niroshan DickWella
39 Matches , 2023 Runs , Average30.65
Dasun Shanaka
3 Matches , 29 Runs , Average 5.8
9 Wickets
Wanindu Hasranga
Suranga Lakmal
53 Matches , 677 Runs, Average 11.47,
121 Wickets
Vishwa Fernado
Kasun Ranjitha
2 Matches, 11 Wickets
ENG PLAYER STATISTICS :-
Dominic Sibley
Zak Crawley
20 Matches, 934 Runs , Average 29.19
Jonny Bairstow
60 Matches , 3696 Runs , Average 37.71
Joe Root
77 Matches , 6508 Runs , Average 50.45
Dan Lawrence
Jos Butler
28 Matches , 1544 Runs , Average 36.76
Sam Curran
Jack Leach
James Anderson
145 Matches , 1169 Runs, Average 9.91
Dominic Bess
Stuart Broad
124 Matches, 433 Wickets
Mark Wood
12 Matches , 30 Wickets
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection For Small League Team:
Captain Options – Jos Buttler, Joe Root
Vice-Captain Options – James Anderson, Sam Curran
Captain Options For Grand League Team :
J Root, D Shanaka, K Perera, D Sibley, S Curran
Vice-captain options For Grand League Team:
J Buttler, D Karunaratne, D Chandimal, J Bairstow, J Anderson
MATCH PREDICTION :
ENGLAND are the favourites to win this match.