With just four points from five games, Sri Lanka will aim to keep their hopes alive in the ongoing 2019 International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup when they take on hot favourites England at Headingley in Leeds on Friday. The 1996 champions have managed to win just one game so far against Afghanistan in what was a tense battle for them. England, on the other hand, have four victories from five matches they have played so far.
Dimuth Karunaratne-led Sri Lanka have won the toss and opted to bat first in their 2019 International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup clash against top-ranked and hosts England at Headingley in Leeds on Friday. Dimuth Karunaratne and Kusal Perera will open the batting for Sri Lanka while Chris Woakes to begin the proceedings for England.
All-rounder Moeen Ali receives his 100th ODI cap during England`s World Cup 2019 clash against Sri Lanka on Friday. (Photo Courtesy: Twitter/@englandcricket)
Jofra Archer gives the breakthrough to England when Sri Lankan skipper Dimuth Karunaratne was caught behind the stumps by Jos Buttler on the last delivery of the second over.
Chris Woakes celebrates after removing Sri Lankan opener Kusal Perera (2) on the second delivery of the third over.
Sri Lankan batsman Avishka Fernando (49) fell just one run short of the half-century after being caught by Adil Rashid at third man on a Mark Wood delivery in the 13th over.
Adil Rashid struck twice to remove Kusal Mendis and Jeevan Mendis for 46 and duck, respectively on successive deliveries in the 30th over.
Jofra Archer and Mark Wood bagged three wickets each to restrict Sri Lanka to a score if 232 for nine in their stipulated 50 overs after skipper Dimuth Karunaratne won the toss and opted to bat first.
