England and Sri Lanka will face each other in the second ODI of their three-match series on Saturday, January 24, at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The match will begin at 2:30 PM local time. Sri Lanka currently leads the series 1-0 after a thrilling win in the opening game.
England suffered a defeat in the first ODI after a dramatic batting collapse. Chasing a target of 272, the visitors were in a strong position at 129/2 after 27 overs.
However, things quickly went downhill as England lost their remaining nine wickets for just 123 runs, eventually falling short by 19 runs.
Ben Duckett and Joe Root were the standout performers for England, scoring well-made half-centuries and keeping the chase on track.
Earlier in the match, Sri Lanka posted a competitive total of 271/6 after opting to bat first. Kusal Mendis played a brilliant innings, scoring an unbeaten 93 off 117 balls.
The real turning point came at the end of SL's innings, when Dunith Wellalage played a quick and impactful knock. He smashed 25 runs off just 12 balls in the final overs, giving Sri Lanka the momentum they needed.
As both teams head into the second ODI, England will be eager to level the series, while Sri Lanka will look to continue their winning momentum at home.
In this article, let's take a look at the head-to-head record for Sri Lanka and England 2nd ODI.
SL vs ENG head-to-head record in ODIs
Criterion
Details
Matches
80
Sri Lanka
38
England
38
Tie/NR
1/3
SL vs ENG highest team total in ODIs
The highest total between Sri Lanka and England is 366/6 in 50 overs made by SL on October 23, 2018, in Colombo.
SL vs ENG lowest team total in ODIs
The lowest team total between Sri Lanka and England is 67 in 24 overs, which was scored by Sri Lanka in May 2014 in Manchester.
SL vs ENG highest individual score in ODIs
It is important to mention that Jason Roy has scored the highest individual score in Sri Lanka vs England ODIs. The star batter has made 162 runs off just 118 balls at The Oval in 2016.
SL vs ENG best bowling figures in ODIs
Former Sri Lanka fast bowler Dilhara Fernando picked up sensational figures of 6-27 in 8 overs against England in Colombo back in October 2007, and these are the best bowling figures of an individual in SL vs ENG ODIs.
Most runs in Sri Lanka vs England ODIs
Kumar Sangakkara has made the most runs in Sri Lanka vs England ODIs. The former Sri Lanka player has made 1,625 runs in 41 innings at an average of 47.79.
Most wickets in Sri Lanka vs England ODIs
Lasith Malinga has taken the most wickets in Sri Lanka vs England ODIs. The legendary pacer has scalped 48 wickets in just 30 innings at an impressive bowling average of 26.75.
Top run-scorer of the last Sri Lanka vs England ODI
The last time Sri Lanka and England played an ODI match was during the 2023 World Cup. In that last match, Pathum Nissanka made 77* off 83 balls with seven fours and two sixes.
Top wicket taker of the last Sri Lanka vs England ODI
Lahiru Kumara was the top wicket-taker during the last Sri Lanka vs England ODI. The bowler bagged 3-35 in the game at the 2023 World Cup in Bengaluru.
SL vs ENG ODI form (Last 5 matches)
Team
Form
Sri Lanka
L, L, L, W, W
England
L, L, L, W, L
Conclusion
Out of a total of 80 matches played between Sri Lanka and England, both teams have won an equal number of encounters, with Sri Lanka securing 38 victories and England also winning 38 matches.
Additionally, one match ended in a tie, and 3 matches had no result. This record clearly shows a closely contested rivalry between the two teams, and the second ODI will likely be a good contest as well.
SL vs ENG 2nd ODI (Source:X)
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