ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction, 2nd ODI, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Injury Updates, Pitch Report for England vs Sri Lanka in England, 2026

England are leading the series 1-0.

By CricTracker Staff

Updated - 23 Sept 2026, 14:21 IST

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Match InfoPlaying XIC & VCTeamsWeather ReportTeam FormInjury NewsPitchAvoidable Players

Preview

England will take on Sri Lanka in the second ODI of the three-match series on September 23 at Headingley in Leeds as part of Sri Lanka’s tour of England.

England currently lead the series 1-0 and will look to maintain their momentum and strengthen their position in the series. Will Jacks produced an impressive all-round performance in the opening ODI to help the hosts secure a convincing victory.

Meanwhile, Sri Lanka, who were whitewashed in the preceding T20I series, will aim to bounce back in the 50-over format. Their bowling unit showed some promising signs in the first ODI, but the visitors will need to improve their batting performance, particularly when it comes to setting competitive totals or chasing down targets.

Match Information

England vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Match

Sri Lanka tour of England, 24 Sep 2026, Thur, 5:00 PM IST ,Headingley, Leeds

Broadcast

Sony Sports Network

Live Stream

SonyLiv

Weather Report

Headingley, Leeds

Clouds

18.3°C

58% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

England

W
W
W
W
W

Sri Lanka

L
L
L
L
L

Players Stats in current Series

1

Tharindu Ratnayake

SL - bowl

70 Runs

2 Matches

2

Jos Buttler

ENG - wk

172 Runs

3 Matches

3

Harry Brook

ENG - bat

67 Runs

2 Matches

4

Harry Brook

ENG - bat

170 Runs

3 Matches

5

Kusal Mendis

SL - wk

59 Runs

2 Matches

6

Kamil Mishara

SL - bat

36 Runs

2 Matches

1

Harry Brook

ENG - bat

217.95

3 Matches

2

Dunith Wellalage

SL - bowl

125.00

2 Matches

3

Aneurin Donald

ENG - bat

191.67

3 Matches

4

Ben Duckett

ENG - bat

110.34

2 Matches

5

Jos Buttler

ENG - wk

186.96

3 Matches

6

Sachindu Colombage

SL - bowl

100.00

2 Matches

1

Sonny Baker

ENG - bowl

6 Wkts

3 Matches

2

Will Jacks

ENG - bat

5 Wkts

2 Matches

3

Liam Dawson

ENG - all

6 Wkts

3 Matches

4

Sachindu Colombage

SL - bowl

3 Wkts

2 Matches

5

Jamie Overton

ENG - all

5 Wkts

3 Matches

6

Asitha Fernando

SL - bowl

3 Wkts

2 Matches

1

Sonny Baker

ENG - bowl

3.72

3 Matches

2

Gus Atkinson

ENG - ALL-ROUNDER

3.42

2 Matches

3

Jamie Overton

ENG - all

5.27

3 Matches

4

Will Jacks

ENG - bat

3.67

2 Matches

5

Josh Tongue

ENG - bowl

6.25

1 Match

6

Jamie Overton

ENG - all

4.06

2 Matches

Probable Playing XI

England

BM Duckett, T Banton, JE Root, HC Brook (C), Jos Buttler (wk), WG Jacks, R Ahmed, J Overton, AAP Atkinson, Jofra Archer, JC Tongue

Bench : Jordan Cox, LA Dawson, AU Rashid, Sonny Baker, Henry Crocombe, AHT Donald, James Coles, S Mahmood

Sri Lanka

Pathum Nissanka, PHKD Mendis, K Mendis (C), Pavan Rathnayake, C Asalanka, J Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, D Chameera, Sachindu Colombage, AM Fernando, D Madushanka

Bench : Kamil Mishara, W Hasaranga, M Theekshana, D Shanaka, Eshan Malinga, LU Igalagamage, KTH Ratnayake, N Thushara

Injury and availability news

Adil Rashid ruled out of the ODI series.

Pitch Report

Headingley in Leeds generally offers a good batting surface for 50-over cricket, with true bounce and decent pace allowing batters to play their strokes freely. The shorter boundaries can also contribute to a high-scoring contest, although seamers may get some movement with the new ball.

55%

Pace Bowling

45%

Spin Bowling

55%

Batting Pitch

245

Average Score

45%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

6.5
C

Harry Brook ENG | BAT

Harry Brook scored 67 runs in the first ODI and made a valuable contribution to England’s victory. He will look to carry his form into the second game and deliver another impactful performance.

8.5
VC

Pathum Nissanka SL | BAT

Pathum Nissanka got off to a decent start with 27 runs in the opening ODI but could not convert it into a substantial score. He will be eager to make the most of his start this time around.

9

Jos Buttler ENG | WK

Jos Buttler chipped in with 31 runs and will aim to convert his start into a bigger score in the second ODI.

9

Kusal Mendis SL | WK

Sri Lankan captain Kusal Mendis scored 42 runs in the opening game and will look to lead from the front with a significant contribution to help his side level the series.

8

Josh Tongue ENG | BOWL

Josh Tongue impressed with figures of 1/23 in the first ODI and will aim to produce another disciplined spell to help England seal the series.

8

Sachindu Colombage SL | BOWL

Sachindu Colombage claimed 3/44 in the opening game and will be looking to build on that performance and make another strong impact with the ball.

Avoid Having These Players In Your Fantasy Sports Team

7.5

Adil Rashid

ENG | BOWL

8

Lahiru Udara

SL | WK

Last Updated On - Sep 23 2026 2:21 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

ENG

6 : 5

SL

Credits Left
13/100

Head To Head
Jos Buttler

9

Harry Brook
C

6.5

Will Jacks

7.5

Charith Asalanka

8

Joe Root

8.5

Jamie Overton

9

Kamindu Mendis
VC

9

Janith Liyanage

8

Jofra Archer

7

Dunith Wellalage

7

Dushmantha Chameera

7.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

ENG

5 : 6

SL

Credits Left
10.5/100

Mega League
Kusal Mendis
C

9

Tom Banton

9

Will Jacks
VC

7.5

Charith Asalanka

8

Pathum Nissanka

8.5

Pavan Rathnayake

8.5

Jamie Overton

9

Josh Tongue

8

Jofra Archer

7

Sachindu Colombage

8

Asitha Fernando

7

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