England face Sri Lanka in Pallekele on Sunday. It is the first match of the Super Eight stage for both teams. Despite some shaky performances in the first round, England are heavy cricket betting favourites for this matchup at the BetMGM online sportsbook.
These teams are very familiar with each other after playing three ODIs and three T20Is in preparation for this World Cup. All three of the T20s were played in Pallekele, with England recording three narrow wins.
Sri Lanka are without star pacer Matheesha Pathirana for the rest of the World Cup after he suffered a calf injury against Australia.
Sri Lanka vs. England Match Winner Odds
| Team | Odds |
| Sri Lanka | +150 |
| England | -192 |
Sri Lanka vs. England Predictions
I predict England will defeat Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup on Sunday.
Free from the peril of a group stage exit, England can return to their trademark carefree cricket. They have a psychological edge over Sri Lanka after their success in the T20 series earlier this month.
Sri Lanka vs. England Best Bets
Starting off with Sri Lanka, I am predicting Maheesh Theeksana (+360) and Pathum Nissanka (+240) to be their top bowler and top batter, respectively. Theeksana conceded only 16 runs in four overs in the third T20 against England earlier this month, and has backed that up with an excellent World Cup performance, including six wickets in four matches.
Nissanka scored a scintillating century against Australia and backed it up with another half-century in the dead-rubber loss to Zimbabwe on Thursday.
England have frequently had to rely on their middle order in this World Cup. Phil Salt and Jos Buttler haven’t been at their best. Sam Curran and Will Jacks have rescued multiple innings for Harry Brook’s team.
Notably, Tom Banton found some form in the last two matches of the group stage. England need some of their top order to step up in this match.
I think it’s time for Josh Tongue to be given a go after his strong showing in last summer’s Hundred. He’s +380 to be England’s top bowler.
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