Live Cricket Score & Latest News | England vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test, Sri Lanka tour of England

Sri Lanka tour of England
Finished
, August 21, 2024
England
ENG
358/10 (85.3) & 205/5 (57.2)
Sri Lanka
SL
236/10 (74) & 326/10 (89.3)
ENG won by 5 wickets
Completed
Match Prediction
ENG v SL
ENG to win
100%
ENG
0%
SL
Mode: Completed Result: England won by 5 wickets Final: ENG 358/10 (85.3 ov) & 205/5 (57.2 ov) vs SL 236/10 (74 ov) & 326/10 (89.3 ov)
ENG Completed
— 100%
SL
— 0%
Next 3 overs — (—)
Open —   Min —   Max —   Closed • Completed
Final: ENG 358/10 (85.3 ov) & 205/5 (57.2 ov) vs SL 236/10 (74 ov) & 326/10 (89.3 ov)
Model-based estimates for information only. Not betting advice.

England vs Sri Lanka Today Match Prediction: Get Live Match Prediction Update on Cricket83

The 1st Test of the Sri Lanka tour of England is set to feature a head-to-head clash between England (ENG) and Sri Lanka (SL). A competitive, high-intensity encounter between the two well-matched sides is expected.

The England vs Sri Lanka match prediction for today is being looked forward to by many fans. The ENG vs SL game has been scheduled for Wednesday, August 21, 10:00 AM UTC at Old Trafford, Manchester, England.

MatchEngland vs Sri Lanka 1st Test
TournamentSri Lanka tour of England
Date & TimeWednesday, August 21, 10:00 AM UTC
VenueOld Trafford, Manchester, England

England vs Sri Lanka Live Prediction: Get Pitch Report & Weather Updates

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CategoryDetails
Pitch ConditionSlow & Dusty Pitch
Batting ConditionLow Scoring
Pace Bowling ConditionPace & Bounce
Spin Bowling ConditionSharp Turn

England vs Sri Lanka Live Prediction: Both Teams Recent Form

England Avg: 808.4

  • ENG vs IND (India won by 6 runs)
    India tour of England | 31 Jul 2025 10:00 AM
    ENG 247/10 (51.2 ov) & 367/10 (85.1 ov) | IND 224/10 (69.4 ov) & 396/10 (88 ov)
    L
  • ENG vs IND (Match Drawn)
    India tour of England | 23 Jul 2025 10:00 AM
    ENG 669/10 (157.1 ov) | IND 358/10 (114.1 ov) & 425/4 (143 ov)
    L
  • ENG vs IND (England won by 22 runs)
    India tour of England | 10 Jul 2025 10:00 AM
    ENG 387/10 (112.3 ov) & 192/10 (62.1 ov) | IND 387/10 (119.2 ov) & 170/10 (74.5 ov)
    W
  • ENG vs IND (India won by 336 runs)
    India tour of England | 02 Jul 2025 10:00 AM
    ENG 407/10 (89.3 ov) & 271/10 (68.1 ov) | IND 587/10 (151 ov) & 427/6d (83 ov)
    L
  • ENG vs IND (England won by 5 wickets)
    India tour of England | 20 Jun 2025 10:00 AM
    ENG 465/10 (100.4 ov) & 373/5 (82 ov) | IND 471/10 (113 ov) & 364/10 (96 ov)
    W

Sri Lanka Avg: 590.3

  • SL vs BAN (Sri Lanka won by an innings and 78 runs)
    Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka | 25 Jun 2025 04:30 AM
    SL 458/10 (116.5 ov) | BAN 247/10 (79.3 ov) & 133/10 (44.2 ov)
    W
  • SL vs BAN (Match Drawn)
    Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka | 17 Jun 2025 04:30 AM
    SL 485/10 (131.2 ov) & 72/4 (32 ov) | BAN 495/10 (153.4 ov) & 285/6d (87 ov)
    L
  • SL vs AUS (Australia won by 9 wickets)
    Australia tour of Sri Lanka | 06 Feb 2025 04:30 AM
    SL 257/10 (97.4 ov) & 231/10 (68.1 ov) | AUS 414/10 (106.4 ov) & 75/1 (17.4 ov)
    L
  • SL vs AUS (Australia won by an inning and 242 runs.)
    Australia tour of Sri Lanka | 29 Jan 2025 04:30 AM
    SL 165/10 (52.2 ov) & 247/10 (54.3 ov) | AUS 654/6d (154 ov)
    L

England cricket team recent form has been marked by 40% wins, with an average batting score of 808.4. If England are sent in to bat first, a competitive par score is considered to be around 702, and anything beyond that is expected to make the chase difficult for Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka cricket team recent form has been defined by 25% wins, with an average score of 590.3. If Sri Lanka are to bat first, a target of 974 or more is regarded as necessary to gain an advantage against England.

England vs Sri Lanka — Key Players (Last 5 Matches)

England — Key Players

Top Batters
  • Joe Root
    Form Score: 521
    410 runs (agg) · SR 38
  • Harry Brook
    Form Score: 469
    330 runs (agg) · SR 50.4
  • Ben Duckett
    Form Score: 448.2
    300 runs (agg) · SR 57.9
Top Bowlers
  • Josh Tongue
    Form Score: 288
    13 wkts (agg) · Econ 2.8
  • Ben Stokes
    Form Score: 254.6
    11 wkts (agg) · Econ 1.93
  • Chris Woakes
    Form Score: 221.8
    8 wkts (agg) · Econ 2.05

Sri Lanka — Key Players

Top Batters
  • Pathum Nissanka
    Form Score: 457.2
    351 runs (agg) · SR 60.1
  • Dinesh Chandimal
    Form Score: 334.6
    261 runs (agg) · SR 32.4
  • Kusal Mendis
    Form Score: 302.6
    213 runs (agg) · SR 49.6
Top Bowlers
  • Prabath Jayasuriya
    Form Score: 272.9
    12 wkts (agg) · Econ 2.67
  • Tharindu Ratnayake
    Form Score: 160.4
    8 wkts (agg) · Econ 3.54
  • Asitha Fernando
    Form Score: 158.6
    7 wkts (agg) · Econ 2.83
Match Details
Date
2024-08-21 15:30 PM
Venue
Old Trafford, Manchester
Toss
Sri Lanka elected to bat
Umpires
  • Joel Wilson
  • Paul Reiffel
Tv Umpires
  • Chris Gaffaney
Match Referee
  • David Boon