England are favoured to win the 2nd ODI against Sri Lanka at Headingley, Leeds, carrying a 54% win probability against Sri Lanka’s 46% in this England vs Sri Lanka match prediction. Harry Brook’s side arrive on the back of a dominant 89-run win in the series opener, powered by Will Jacks’ match-winning all-round display, and home conditions should continue to favour them. Sri Lanka, despite a stop-start recent run, will lean on Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka to spark a fightback. This preview covers the pitch report, toss call, playing XI pointers, fantasy cricket tips and full prediction table for the ENG vs SL clash at Headingley.
England vs Sri Lanka Match Details
ENG vs SL Sri Lanka tour of England 2026: Live Streaming & Broadcast Info
Coverage of this fixture is spread across regional broadcasters and digital platforms depending on where you are watching from.
Pakistan: A Sports, Ten Sports (TV); Tapmad, Tamasha (Digital)
India: Sony Sports Ten 1, Sony Sports Ten 5 (TV); Sony LIV, FanCode (Digital)
Bangladesh: T Sports, Gazi TV / GTV (TV); T Sports App, Rabbitholebd (Digital)
United Kingdom: Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event (TV); Sky Go, NOW TV (Digital)
USA & Canada: Willow TV (TV); Willow TV App, Cricbuzz (Digital)
Australia & New Zealand: Fox Cricket (Australia), Sky Sport NZ (New Zealand) (TV); Kayo Sports, Foxtel Now, Sky Sport Now (Digital)
Sri Lanka: Supreme TV, PEO Sports, Sony Sports 1, Ten Cricket (TV); Dialog Viu, Sony LIV (Digital)
MENA: CricLife Max (TV); STARZPLAY, Switch TV, Cricbuzz (Digital)
Worldwide: Matches available via Sports Live Hub for global streaming access across regions.
England vs Sri Lanka Toss Prediction
England are tipped to win the toss and bat first at Headingley. With early-innings assistance for seamers historically fading as the pitch flattens out under lights, batting first lets England post a total and use overhead conditions with the ball. Dew later in the evening could aid Sri Lanka’s chase if the toss goes the other way.
Headingley Pitch Report
Specific pitch data for this fixture was not made available ahead of the match, so this section reflects the ground’s general character rather than fresh readings. Headingley traditionally offers seam and swing early to the new ball before settling into a surface that rewards positive batting, and this England vs Sri Lanka preview expects a similar pattern, with scoring easing through the middle overs before the pace bowlers come back into it at the death.
Weather Report
No specific temperature or dew figures were supplied for this fixture. Late-September evenings in Leeds are typically cool, and increased moisture in the air later in a day-night ODI can add dew, a factor that would nudge the toss call and favour chasing if conditions turn damp under lights.
ENG vs SL Head-to-Head Records
England vs Sri Lanka Team Preview & Squads
England
Harry Brook’s captaincy has brought clarity and aggression to this white-ball side, setting a fearless, front-foot tone that the rest of the group has bought into fully. The batting structure is deep, with Joe Root’s calm accumulation through the middle overs complementing more explosive options around him, giving England licence to attack from ball one without sacrificing control.
With the ball, Will Jacks’ recent five-wicket haul alongside a match-winning knock underlines the value England get from his all-round threat, while Jamie Overton adds pace and lower-order hitting to round out a well-balanced attack.
England Squads:
Harry Brook, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker, Tom Banton, Jos Buttler, Jordan Cox, Henry Crocombe, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Rehan Ahmed, Joe Root, Josh Tongue
Sri Lanka
Kusal Mendis leads a side searching for consistency after an up-and-down run of results, and his own form at the top of the order will be central to any turnaround. The batting leans heavily on Mendis and Pathum Nissanka to set a platform, with the rest of the order needing to convert starts into a total that can trouble England on a fast-scoring ground.
Sri Lanka’s bowling attack looks to Asitha Fernando for early breakthroughs with the new ball, while spin options such as Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana will look to slow England down through the middle overs of this ENG vs SL contest.
Sri Lanka Squads:
Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Dushmantha Chameera, Sachindu Colombage, Asitha Fernando, Wanindu Hasaranga, Janith Liyanage, Dilshan Madushanka, Eshan Malinga, Kamindu Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Pathum Nissanka, Pavan Rathnayake, Dasun Shanaka, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage
ENG vs SL Prediction
England vs Sri Lanka Winning Prediction
England go into the 2nd ODI as 54% favourites against Sri Lanka’s 46%, and the momentum from a commanding series-opening win, backed by home conditions and a balanced attack led by Will Jacks, should carry them through at Headingley again. Can Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka lead a Sri Lankan response, or does England’s all-round strength make this a one-sided affair? Stay with JeetBuzz for live updates, stats and in-depth analysis through every over of this fixture.
FAQ: Sri Lanka tour of England 2026 2nd ODI
Q1. What time does the England vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI start in IST?
A. The match starts at 5:00 PM IST at Headingley, Leeds.
Q2. Where can I watch the England vs Sri Lanka 2nd ODI live?
A. The match is available to steam live on Sports Live Hub (SLH)
Q3. Who is the key player to watch in this match?
A. Will Jacks is the key player to watch after his all-round Player of the Match performance in the series opener.