Do and Die Combat between Sri Lanka and England
A nightmare start for the English team who pulsated the Blackcaps in the men’s ODI World Cup at their home in 2019.
Who would have thought that the 2023 World Cup journey would be an absolute disappointment for them?
Ahead of the tournament, The cricket professionals predicted England in the list of four semi-finalists.
On the 5th of October, England played its first game against New Zealand and lost by 9 wickets. At the third clash against Afghanistan, No one expected England to suffer an embarrassing defeat.
Today, champions England aims to revive their campaign against a struggling Sir Lankan side in M. Chinnaswamy stadium, Bengaluru.
According to the reports, Vice captain Moeen Ali is returning to England team in today’s match.
In Sri Lanka, 20-year-old pacer Matheesha Pathirana had a shoulder injury during the match against Pakistan. Angelo Matthews has been called in who held impressive records against England in 2019 world cup.
Kusal Mendis will lead the team on behalf of injured Dasun Shanaka.