Sri Lanka vs England 2nd ODI Live Streaming in India: The second One Day International between Sri Lanka and England is underway today at the iconic R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, with England looking to level the three-match series after falling behind 1-0.
Toss and Team News
England captain won the toss and elected to bat first on what is expected to be a slow, spin-friendly surface in Colombo. The visitors have been forced into one change, with Zak Crawley ruled out due to a knee injury. Will Jacks comes into the side as his replacement.
In an interesting tactical move, England has reportedly named Rehan Ahmed to open the batting alongside Ben Duckett, a surprising decision that reflects their aggressive approach to ODI cricket.
Sri Lanka vs England 2nd ODI Live Streaming in India
Indian cricket fans have multiple options to catch all the action from Colombo:
Live Streaming Platforms:
- SonyLIV – Primary streaming platform for the series
- FanCode – Alternative streaming option
TV Broadcast:
- Sony Sports Network will provide live television coverage across its channels
The match officially began at 2:30 PM IST (9:00 AM GMT).
Series Context
Sri Lanka holds a crucial 1-0 advantage in the three-match series following their convincing 19-run victory in the opening ODI. The hosts will be confident playing at home, especially with the Colombo pitch expected to assist their spinners significantly.
In the first match, spin bowling dominated proceedings, claiming 11 of the 16 wickets that fell, suggesting similar conditions are in store for this crucial second encounter.
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Key Players to Watch
For Sri Lanka: Kusal Mendis was the star of the first ODI, remaining unbeaten on 93 and anchoring his team’s total. His form will be crucial once again.
For England: Joe Root looked solid in the first match before England’s middle-order collapse derailed their chase. The experienced batsman will need to convert his start into a substantial score if England are to level the series.
With the series on the line and conditions favoring the home side, today’s match promises to be a thrilling contest between two competitive sides.
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