2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Match 25 Preview: Key Players, Flash Strategy, Pitch and Prizes to be won.
Date: 26th October, 2023
Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Time: 2:00 PM IST/ 8:30 AM UTC
Key Players
ENG
Batters – Dawid Malan, Jos Buttler
Bowlers – Gus Atkinson, Mark Wood
All-Rounders – Ben Stokes, Harry Brook
SRI
Batters – Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis
Bowlers – Dilshan Madushanka, Kasun Rajitha
All-Rounders – Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka
ENG vs SRI: Pitch Report
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, known for its batsman-friendly surface, is set to be a major influencer in the ENG vs SL clash. Its distinctively short boundaries often become a paradise for batsmen, offering them ample opportunities to hit sixes. Out of 27 ODIs played here, teams batting first and those chasing have an even split with 12 wins each, along with one tie and two inconclusive games. Scores have ranged from a towering 383 to a modest 168. The stadium's dimensions typically put spinners on the back foot, with batsmen capitalizing on the short boundaries. The pitch offers consistent bounce and lets the ball zip off the surface, much to the batsmen's delight. Evening dew often sways teams towards chasing. Yet, in the recent Australia vs Pakistan match, the team batting first emerged victorious. Given these dynamics, both teams might weigh the option of batting first should they win the toss in this crucial encounter.
ENG vs SRI: Head-To-Head ODI Record
In ODI cricket, England and Sri Lanka have locked horns 78 times. England has emerged victorious in 38 of those encounters, while Sri Lanka has clinched 36 wins. Three games ended inconclusively, and one saw both teams sharing the honours with a tie. In the context of World Cup clashes, the two teams have met 11 times. England has managed to secure 6 wins, narrowly leading Sri Lanka, who has 5 victories to their name.
Flash Strategy
For beginners
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In terms of the bowlers, $1 options include Chris Woakes, Mark Wood, Brydon Carse, Gus Atkinson, Lahiru Kumara, Dunith Wellalage, Kasun Rajitha, Dilshan Madushanka, and Maheesh Theekshana’s flash collectibles while Adil Rashid’s flash collectible is available at $2.
Good options are on offer for the All-Rounder slot as well including Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, David Willey, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka, and Dushan Hemantha as $1 options while Moeen Ali as $2 flash collectible option and Ben Stokes’ flash collectible is available at $3.
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Prizes to be won
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