Sri Lanka’s T20 series with England is not inundated with matches but consists of only one encounter after the one day series is over. Venue of the match would be SOUTMAPTON, a famous place in England with a rich history of cricket. T20 matches between Sri Lanka and England are always interesting as both sides are very athletic with amazing players in their ranks. Last time when the two teams met for the T20 series in England, the Sri Lankans won the match by 9 runs due to late burst from the ever indomitable Malinga.
Sri Lankan team is well balanced to take on any side in the shortest version of the game. With MALINGA spearheading the attack and big hitters like MATHEWS and PERERA, the team looks well set to notch big scores and pluck wickets of the opponents. England doesn’t have a great record at the T20 matches as their players like ALEX HALES and other super stars have failed to perform in recent times.
In order to win the solitary match, they need to fire up on all cylinders and bludgeon MALINGA at the death. The emergence of LAHIRU THIRAMANNE has revitalized the lower middle order of Sri Lankan team so that it could score at a break neck pace. Ben Stokes is the key all rounder of the English cricket team who has the capability to take crucial wickets and turn the match on its head.
THISARA PERERA can also contribute with the ball and bat as he can fire in slow Yorkers and block the flow of runs. LAKMAL will open the bowling attack however he would be blown away if the cardinal rule of precise line and length are not followed. After matching the capabilities of the two teams, the Sri Lankan side looks stronger however England will have the home advantage.