ENG vs SL Match Prediction — Who Will Win 2nd ODI? Playing XI, Pitch Report & Toss Prediction- IPL

ENG vs SL Match Prediction — Who Will Win 2nd ODI? Playing XI, Pitch Report & Toss Prediction

England will compete against Sri Lanka in the 2nd ODI of Sri Lanka’s tour of England 2026 at Headingley, Leeds, on September 24. England won the first ODI by 89 runs and already leads the series 1-0.

In the first ODI, England batted first and scored 265 runs in 50 overs. In response, Sri Lanka failed to chase down the target and were bowled out for just 176 runs in 37 overs. Will Jacks was the standout performer for ENG, picking five wickets and successfully defending the target.

Also Read: ENG vs SL Match Prediction — Who Will Win 1st ODI? Playing XI, Pitch Report & Toss Prediction

ENG vs SL Match Details – 2nd ODI

Match: England vs Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI
Date: 24 September 2026
Time: 5:00 PM IST
Venue: Headingley, Leeds
Live Streaming: Sony LIV

ENG vs SL Pitch Report – Headingley

The Headingley wicket is a classic English pitch that provides both pace and bounce early in the game. Fast Bowlers who can swing the ball and extract seam movement will find plenty of opportunities here.

ENG vs SL Weather Report – Leeds

Temperature	19°C
Rain Possibility	55%
Average 1st Innings Score	245
Best Suited For	Pacer (55%)

ENG vs SL Recent Form

ENG	W, W, W, L, W
SL	L, W, L, L, W

ENG vs SL Head-to-Head Test Record (Last 10 matches)

ENG vs SL Match Prediction Scenarios – 2nd ODI

Scenario 1 – If SL bats first

Powerplay Score: 40–45 runs
First Innings Total: 220–235 runs expected
Result Prediction: England win

Scenario 2 – If ENG bats first

Powerplay Score: 45–50 runs
First Innings Total: 280–290 runs expected
Result Prediction: England win

ENG vs SL: Key Battles

ENG vs SL: Toss Prediction

Batting first: 40%
Batting second: 60%

ENG vs SL Probable Playing XI

England (ENG)

Kamindu Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Pavan Rathnayake, Janith Liyanage, Kusal Mendis, Dunith Wellalage, Sachindu Colombage, Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka.

Sri Lanka (SL)

Tom Banton, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (WK), Will Jacks, Rehan Ahmed, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Josh Tongue

Who Will Win ENG vs SL Today? – 2nd ODI

Based on current form, team balance, and superior batting strength, England are the favourites to win this 2nd ODI. Ben Duckett, Joe Root and Will Jacks are expected to be the key performers.