England will go toe-to-toe with Sri Lanka in the second match of the three-game ODI series at Headingley in Leeds on Thursday, September 24.
In the first ODI, England posted 265 runs in 48.1 overs. Harry Brook (67) and Will Jacks (46) were the top scorers in the first innings. In the chase, Sri Lanka could score only 176 runs in 37 overs, losing by 89 runs. Kusal Mendis (42) and Dunith Wellalage (45) were the top scorers, but in vain. Will Jacks scalped a five-wicket haul.
ENG vs SL, ODI Series 2026, Match 2, Match Details
Match: England vs Sri Lanka, ODI Series 2026, Match 2
Time & Date: 5:00 PM IST, Thursday, September 24
Venue: Headingley, Leeds
ENG vs SL, ODI Series 2026, Match 2 Pitch Report
The average first-innings score at this venue across the last three ODIs was 221. Interestingly, two out of three games saw the team batting second come out on top. On that note, we can expect the captain, who won the toss, to elect to bowl first.
ENG vs SL, ODI Series 2026, Match 2 Probable XIs
England
Tom Banton, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Will Jacks, Rehan Ahmed, Jamie Overton, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue
Sri Lanka
Pathum Nissanka, Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Mendis (c) (wk), Pavan Rathnayake, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Dunith Wellalage, Dushmantha Chameera, Sachindu Colombage, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka
ENG vs SL, ODI Series 2026, Match 2 Winner Prediction
Match Winner: England
These two sides have played against each other 80 times in this format. England secured 39 wins while Sri Lanka bagged 37 victories, with three encounters ending in a no result. With home advantage on their side, we can expect England to lead 2-0 in the three-match ODI series.
