Who will win today in England vs Sri Lanka 1st Test match 2024, let’s find out the match-winner. The match prediction of ENG vs SL 1st Test 2024 is given below.
The England vs Sri Lanka 1st Test match is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, 21st August 2024 at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester. Cricketwebs provides 100% match prediction tips for every cricket match.
The first Test between England and Sri Lanka promises to be an exciting contest at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester. England will be looking to carry forward their momentum from recent victories, while Sri Lanka will aim to upset the hosts.
Table of content
- 1 Match Details:
- 2 England Preview:
- 3 Sri Lanka Preview:
- 4 England vs Sri Lanka Squad
- 5 England Test Stats and History
- 6 Sri Lanka Test Stats and History
- 7 England vs Sri Lanka Head To Head Stats
- 8 Emirates Old Trafford Pitch Report:
- 9 Score Prediction?
- 10 Winning Chances?
- 11 Match Prediction:
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Match Details:
- Date: Wednesday, August 21 – Sunday, August 25, 2024
- Time: 3:30 PM IST
- Venue: Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester
- Broadcast: Fancode, SonyLiv
England Preview:
England, led by Ollie Pope, have a strong batting lineup featuring the likes of Joe Root and Harry Brook. Their bowling attack, led by the experienced Chris Woakes and Mark Wood, offers a potent mix of pace and swing.
Sri Lanka Preview:
Sri Lanka, led by Dhananjaya de Silva, will need to improve their performance from recent series. Their batting, anchored by Dimuth Karunaratne and Kusal Mendis, will need to fire in unison. The bowling attack, led by the experienced Prabath Jayasuriya and Vishwa Fernando, will be crucial in their quest for victory.
England vs Sri Lanka Squad
England Squad: Ollie Pope (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Daniel Lawrence, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Matthew Potts, Mark Wood, Shoaib Bashir, Jordan Cox, Olly Stone
Sri Lanka Squad: Kusal Mendis (wk), Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Dimuth Karunaratne, Nishan Madushka, Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Prabath Jayasuriya, Vishwa Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Asitha Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kasun Rajitha, Pathum Nissanka, Milan Priyanath Rathnayake, Nisala Tharaka, Jeffrey Vandersay, Ramesh Mendis
England Test Stats and History
Total Match Played = 1074
Won = 395
Lost = 324
Draw = 355
Sri Lanka Test Stats and History
Total Match Played = 316
Won = 103
Lost = 121
Draw = 92
England vs Sri Lanka Head To Head Stats
Total Match Played = 361
England Won = 152
Sri Lanka Won = 112
Draw = 97
Emirates Old Trafford Pitch Report:
The pitch at Emirates Old Trafford is expected to be a balanced one, offering assistance to both batters and bowlers. The team winning the toss might opt to bat first to post a competitive total.
Score Prediction?
If England Bat First: 452+
If Sri Lanka Bat First: 201+
Winning Chances?
England winning chances are 89% in this match
Sri Lanka winning chances are 11% in this match
Match Prediction:
England, with their overall balance and recent form, are favorites to win the match. However, Sri Lanka, with their talented players, can pose a challenge.
Our Winner: England Will Win
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