This will be the first game of the 3-match ODI series between England and Sri Lanka. Welcome to the ENG vs SL 1st ODI Dream11 team prediction and dream11 team
After the one-sided T20I series between both sides, the One Day series is all set to kick-start between England and Sri Lanka from 29th June at Chester-le-Street.
Sri Lanka will come after a humiliating defeat in the T20I series against the home side. Sri Lankan squad will be the same as the T20I series however in 50-overs, their batsmen will get more game time on the pitch to settle and put enough total on the board. England will look to dominate the Islanders in this series too, and Sri Lanka will look to redeem themselves in this ODI series with a victory.
Probable Winner
The home side is miles ahead of Sri Lanka in ODI cricket. By looking at the team’s strength and current form England will start as favorites in this match against Sri Lanka.
Pitch Report and Toss
Pitch will be batting friendly at Chester-le-Street. The Captain would like to chase after winning the Toss
Weather
The weather should be clear for this game. The game will be completed without any interruption due to weather.
Chasing Team Record
The average first inning score at this ground is 270.
Chasing teams have won 10 out of 17 matches on this ground.
Probable Playing XI
England: Jason Roy, Johnny Bairstow(wk), Joe Root, Dawid Malan, Eoin Morgan(c), Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Chirs Woakes, Chris Jordan, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood.
Sri Lanka: Kusal Perera (c), Danushka Gunathilaka, Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Dhananjay De Silva, Niroshan Dickwella(wk), Wanindu Hasaranga, Isuru Udana, Akila Dananjaya, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Pradeep.
Match Details
Sri Lanka’s tour of England 2021
Match: England vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI
Date and Time: 29th June – 3:30 PM IST
Venue: Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street
Telecast: Sony Sports Network
ENG vs SL 1st ODI Dream11 Team Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Picks
Wicket-Keeper
Jonny Bairstow (10 cr) will be a must-pick option from the wicket-keeping section. Bairstow was the highest run-scorer in the last series against India where the English opener scored 219 runs in 3 matches.
Kusal Perera (9.5 cr) will be another must-pick option from the batting section. Kusal Perera performed well in the last ODI series against Bangladesh and also scored a century in the last ODI match.
Batmen
Joe Root (9.5cr) will be a must-pick option from the batting section. Root missed the last ODI series in India but Root is running in good form in red-ball cricket and he will aim to score big in this match.
Jason Roy (9.5 cr) will be another must-pick option from the batting section. Roy has been a consistent performer for England in ODIs as the opener scored 115 runs in the last series against India.
Kusal Mendis (8.5 cr) will be another good pick from the batting section. Kusal Mendis scored 60 runs in the last series against Bangladesh.
All-Rounders
Sam Curran (9 cr) will be a must-pick option from the all-rounder section. Curran scored 107 runs and picked 2 wickets in the last series against India.
Wanindu Hasaranga (9 cr) will be another must-pick option from the all-rounder section. Hasaranga scored 98 runs and picked 3 wickets in the last series against Bangladesh.
Moeen Ali (8.5 cr) will be another good pick from the all-rounder section. Ali scored 59 runs and picked one wicket in the last series against India.
Bowlers
Mark Wood (8.5 cr) will be a must-pick option from the bowling section. Wood took 5 wickets in two matches against India in the last ODI series.
Adil Rashid (9 cr) will be another must-pick option from the bowling section. Rashid picked 3 wickets in the last ODI series against India.
Dushmantha Chameera (8.5 cr) will be another good pick from the bowling section. Chameera was the highest wicket-taker in the last series against Bangladesh with 9 wickets.
ENG vs SL Dream11 Team Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain
If ENG Bats First: Jonny Bairstow will be the captain and Joe Root will be the vice-captain. Jonny Bairstow is in excellent touch with the bat while Root is one of the best batters for England in ODIs.
If SL Bats First: Sam Curran will be the captain and Johnny Bairstow will be the vice-captain. Curran was in excellent form with the ball in the T20i series and can score runs as well if gets the chance to bat.
ENG vs SL 1st ODI Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team
Perera, Bairstow, Mendis, Roy, Root, Ali, Curran, Hasaranga, Wood, Rashid, Chameera.
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The veracity of our selections and team is based on earnest analysis of the league, matches, and playing 11s. We implore you to forage your team by your own accord with these facets helping spur your decision making.