SL vs ENG Today Match Prediction, 2nd ODI – Who Will Win? Top Batter and Top Bowler Picks | England Tour of Sri Lanka 2026
SL vs ENG Today Match Prediction 2nd ODI: Sri Lanka (SL) and England (ENG) are set to lock horns in the 2nd ODI of the England Tour of Sri Lanka 2026. If you are searching for Sri Lanka vs England Today Match Prediction, you’re in the right place.
The high-voltage clash will be played on Saturday, January 24, at the R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
SL vs ENG 2nd ODI Cricket Match Prediction (Pre-Match)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Winner Prediction | Sri Lanka is to win this match. |
| Most Runs | Kusal Mendis (SL), Ben Duckett(ENG) |
| Most Wickets | Pramod Madushan (SL), Adil Rashid (ENG) |
| Most SIX | Sri Lanka to hit more sixes |
| Most 4s | Sri Lanka to hit more 4s |
| Fantasy Tips | SL vs ENG 2nd ODI Dream11 Prediction |
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SL vs ENG 2nd ODI Cricket Match Prediction – Team Analysis
Sri Lanka (SL) Team Analysis
Sri Lanka has made a spectacular start to the series on home ground, defeating England by 19 runs in the first match to take a 1-0 lead. Kusal Mendis was the highest run scorer with 93 off 117 balls. Pramod Madushan and Dunith Wellalage also played an important role in Sri Lanka’s victory in this match. Now they are eying to seal the series with consecutive wins.
Sri Lanka Team Strength Players:
Kusal Mendis anchored the innings at the top order, scoring 93 runs off 117 balls.
Dunith Wellalage was awarded Player of the Match for his superb support with the bat and ball.
Pathum Nissanka is an explosive batter whose aggressive batting style makes him a unique player.
Charith Asalanka will anchor the middle order and can provide valuable support with the ball.
Pramod Madushan has delivered an excellent spell and taken three crucial breakthroughs.
Also Read – SL vs ENG Dream11 Prediction (2nd ODI), in Colombo 2026
England (ENG) Team Analysis
England is also going through a rough patch, having a disappointing start in the series. England got off to a poor start while chasing the target and lost the match by 19 runs. Ben Duckett has scored 62 runs off 76 balls, and experienced Joe Root added 61 runs off 90 balls. In the bowling, Adil Rashid was looking impressive, taking 3 wickets.
England Team Strength:
Joe Root had his best Ashes and got a good start in this series, scoring 61 runs in the opening match.
Ben Duckett, despite an early wicket down, steadied the innings with Root and scored 62 runs.
Jamie Overton is a classical all-rounder who explored his hitting ability and scored 34 runs off 17.
Rehan Ahmed has scored 27 runs and taken a crucial wicket of SL’s skipper.
A Rashid will lead the spin attack, having three wickets in the last outing.
SL vs ENG 2nd ODI Match Details & Live Streaming:
| Match No. | SL vs ENG 2nd ODI |
| Tournament | England Tour of Sri Lanka 2026 |
| Date & Time | Saturday, January 24, 2:30 PM IST |
| Venue | R.Premadasa Stadium, Khettarama, Colombo, Sri Lanka. |
| Live Streaming | Fancode |
Sri Lanka vs England: Probable Playing 11
Sri Lanka Probable XI:
Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis (WK), Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Pavan Rathnayake, Dunith Wellalage, Pramod Madushan, Jeffrey Vandersay, Asitha Fernando
England Probable XI:
Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (WK), Sam Curran, Rehan Ahmed, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid
Also read – SL vs ENG 2ND ODI Player Battles Head to Head & Team Stats
Sri Lanka vs England 2nd ODI, Players To Watch Out for
Who will be the top run scorers for Sri Lanka today?
Kusal Mendis is our pick to top-score for Sri Lanka.
| Player | MAT | INNS | NO | RUNS | HS | AVG | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Kusal Mendis | 1 | 1 | 1 | 93 | 93 | – | 117 | 79.49 | – | 1 | – | 11 |
| 2. Janith Liyanage | 1 | 1 | – | 46 | 46 | 46.00 | 53 | 86.79 | – | – | 2 | 5 |
| 3. Kamil Mishara | 1 | 1 | – | 27 | 27 | 27.00 | 37 | 72.97 | – | – | 1 | 2 |
Who will be the top run scorers for England today?
Ben Duckett is our pick to top-score for England.
| Player | MAT | INNS | NO | RUNS | HS | AVG | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Ben Duckett | 1 | 1 | – | 62 | 62 | 62.00 | 76 | 81.58 | – | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| 2. Joe Root | 1 | 1 | – | 61 | 61 | 61.00 | 90 | 67.78 | – | 1 | – | 5 |
| 3. Jamie Overton | 1 | 1 | – | 34 | 34 | 34.00 | 17 | 200.00 | – | – | 2 | 4 |
Who will pick the most wickets for Sri Lanka in the match?
Pick: Pramod Madushan to take the most wickets for Sri Lanka.
| Player | MAT | INNS | OVR | RUNS | WK | BBI | AVG | ECN | SR | 4W | 5W | MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Pramod Madushan | 1 | 1 | 5.2 | 39 | 3 | 3/39 | 13.00 | 7.31 | 10.67 | – | – | – |
| 2. Jeffrey Vandersay | 1 | 1 | 10 | 39 | 2 | 2/39 | 19.50 | 3.90 | 30.00 | – | – | – |
| 3. Dunith Wellalage | 1 | 1 | 10 | 41 | 2 | 2/41 | 20.50 | 4.10 | 30.00 | – | – | – |
Who will pick the most wickets for England in the match?
Pick: Adil Rashid to take the most wickets for England.
| Player | MAT | INNS | OVR | RUNS | WK | BBI | AVG | ECN | SR | 4W | 5W | MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Adil Rashid | 1 | 1 | 10 | 44 | 3 | 3/44 | 14.67 | 4.40 | 20.00 | – | – | – |
| 2. Liam Dawson | 1 | 1 | 10 | 31 | 1 | 1/31 | 31.00 | 3.10 | 60.00 | – | – | 1 |
| 3. Sam Curran | 1 | 1 | 8 | 40 | 1 | 1/40 | 40.00 | 5.00 | 48.00 | – | – | – |
Sri Lanka vs England, Which Team Will score more sixes?
We expect Sri Lanka to hit more sixes in this match
Sri Lanka vs England, Which Team Will score more fours?
We expect Sri Lanka to hit more fours in this match.
Who will win today’s SL vs ENG 2nd ODI match?
Sri Lanka has a more experienced and talented squad and also benefits from home conditions, which makes them look like the more balanced side. Additionally they have 80% winning record at this venue.
Prediction: MyFinal11 expert is backing Sri Lanka to win this match.
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on player stats, form, and match conditions. Cricket is unpredictable; consider other factors before making decisions.