SL vs ENG Prediction, ODI Series 2026, Match 2, Match Winner, Team, Playing XI and Pitch Report

Sri Lanka will go head-to-head with England in the second ODI of the three-match series at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, starting on Saturday, January 24.

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Delving into the details of the first ODI, Sri Lanka batted first and posted 271/6 in 50 overs, thanks to Kusal Mendis' 93-run unbeaten knock. England spinner Adil Rashid scalped a three-wicket haul.

In reply, England could score 252 runs in 49.2 overs before getting bundled out. Joe Root (61) and Ben Duckett (62) were the top-scorers, but their knocks went in vain. Pramod Madushan's three-fer was crucial in the second innings.

SL vs ENG, ODI Series 2026, Match 2, Match Details

Match: Sri Lanka vs England, ODI Series 2026, Match 2

Time & Date: 2:30 PM IST, Saturday, January 24

Venue: R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

SL vs ENG, ODI Series 2026, Match 2 Pitch Report

As seen in the first ODI, we can expect scores of above 270 to be posted in the first innings. Though it’s wise to bowl first, we can anticipate spinners coming into the picture as the game progresses. 

SL vs ENG, ODI Series 2026, Match 2 Probable XIs

Sri Lanka

Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis (wk), Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka (c), Janith Liyanage, Pavan Rathnayake, Dunith Wellalage, Pramod Madushan, Jeffrey Vandersay, Asitha Fernando.

England

Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Sam Curran, Rehan Ahmed, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid.

SL vs ENG, ODI Series 2026, Match 2 Winner Prediction

Match Winner: Sri Lanka.

These two sides have played a total of 80 ODIs against each other. While Sri Lanka secured 38 wins, England is also level with 38 victories. Three encounters ended in a no-result, while one contest ended in a tie. With the Lankans having home advantage on their side and having secured a 1-0 lead, we can expect them to continue their momentum, securing the series win 2-0 with one more game left in the series.

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