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England vs Sri Lanka Dream11 Team Prediction, Playing XI & Preview — SL in ENG 2026 Match 6

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इंग्लैंड बनाम श्रीलंका ड्रीम11 प्रेडिक्शन: मैच 27 सितंबर को 3:00 PM IST, The Oval, London में। कप्तान के लिए टॉप पिक Jos Buttler, उप-कप्तान Dunith Wellalage। पूरी फैंटेसी XI, प्लेइंग 11 और पिच रिपोर्ट नीचे है।

England take on Sri Lanka in SL in ENG 2026 at The Oval, London on September 27, 2026, with play starting at 3:00 PM IST. ENG arrive with 3 wins from their last 5, SL with 1 from 2. ENG hold the edge in their recent meetings, 4–1. Jos Buttler is the form pick of the two squads with 272 runs in 5 matches. Below: the full suggested fantasy XI, captain and vice-captain picks, pitch report, head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.

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🏆 Match ResultSeptember 27, 2026
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ENG won by 223 runs by 223 runs
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ENG
355/7
🇱🇰 SL
132
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TOP BAT
Tom Banton — 126(105)
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TOP BOWL
Liam Dawson — 3/26
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MAN OF MATCH
Tom Banton

ENG posted 355/7 (50 Ov) and then bowled out SL to win. ENG won by 223 runs by 223 runs. Tom Banton was the standout batter, scoring 126 off 105 balls. Liam Dawson led the bowling attack with 3/26. Tom Banton was named Player of the Match.

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ENG
England
VS
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SL
Sri Lanka
📅 Date
September 27, 2026
🕖 Time
3:00 PM IST
📍 Venue
The Oval
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Pitch Report

The Oval, London has no completed matches on record for SL in ENG 2026 yet, so there is no reliable par score to quote. Treat the pitch report at the toss as your main signal and keep a balanced XI.

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Tip: Always check the official playing XI announced on match day before finalising your fantasy team, because last-minute changes happen.

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Team Assessment

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿ENG
LWWWL

England are in strong recent ODI form (3W in their last 5) — confidence will be high.

🇱🇰SL
WL–––

Sri Lanka have been inconsistent lately (1W in their last 2) — which version turns up is the question.

Key Players to Watch

Jos Buttler·ENGWK

Jos Buttler has 272 runs in 5 matches for ENG in SL in ENG 2026, averaging 101.2 fantasy points a game and with a best of 142.

Will Jacks·ENGBAT

122 runs and 8 wickets in 5 matches in SL in ENG 2026 makes Will Jacks one of ENG's most reliable fantasy assets, averaging 93.6 fantasy points a game and with a best of 230.

Harry Brook·ENGBAT

Harry Brook brings 238 runs in 5 matches to this fixture for ENG, averaging 90.6 fantasy points a game and with a best of 212.

Jamie Overton·ENGBOWL

Jamie Overton has 10 runs and 7 wickets in 5 matches for ENG in SL in ENG 2026, averaging 63.2 fantasy points a game and with a best of 94.

Dunith Wellalage·SLBOWL

94 runs and 5 wickets in 3 matches in SL in ENG 2026 makes Dunith Wellalage one of SL's most reliable fantasy assets, averaging 100.7 fantasy points a game and with a best of 121.

Kusal Mendis·SLWK

Kusal Mendis brings 163 runs in 2 matches to this fixture for SL, averaging 125 fantasy points a game and with a best of 200.

Kamindu Mendis·SLBAT

Kamindu Mendis has 117 runs in 5 matches for SL in SL in ENG 2026, averaging 38.6 fantasy points a game and with a best of 93.

Pathum Nissanka·SLBAT

137 runs in 5 matches in SL in ENG 2026 makes Pathum Nissanka one of SL's most reliable fantasy assets, averaging 38.6 fantasy points a game and with a best of 61.

Fantasy Cricket Picks

C CAPTAINJos Buttler

272 runs in 5 matches for ENG in SL in ENG 2026 at 101.2 points a game — a high-floor pick. A reliable 2× multiplier choice.

VC VICE-CAPTAINDunith Wellalage

94 runs and 5 wickets in 3 matches for SL in SL in ENG 2026 at 100.7 points a game — a high-floor pick. Strong 1.5× value.

Must Picks

✅Jos Buttler
ENG

272 runs in 5 matches for ENG in SL in ENG 2026 at 101.2 points a game — a high-floor pick.

✅Will Jacks
ENG

122 runs and 8 wickets in 5 matches for ENG in SL in ENG 2026 at 93.6 points a game — a high-floor pick.

✅Dunith Wellalage
SL

94 runs and 5 wickets in 3 matches for SL in SL in ENG 2026 at 100.7 points a game — a high-floor pick.

✅Kusal Mendis
SL

163 runs in 2 matches for SL in SL in ENG 2026 at 125 points a game — a high-floor pick.

Differential Picks (Grand League)

💡Harry Brook
ENG

In SL in ENG 2026, Harry Brook has already posted a single-match best of 212 fantasy points against a 90.6-point average — a boom-or-bust profile most teams will skip.

💡Sachindu Colombage
SL

In SL in ENG 2026, Sachindu Colombage has already posted a single-match best of 121 fantasy points against a 69-point average — a boom-or-bust profile most teams will skip.

Suggested Fantasy XI

2WK4BAT2AR3BOWL7ENG4SL
1Jos ButtlerC
2Will Jacks
3Harry Brook
4Tom Banton
5Gus Atkinson
6Wanindu Hasaranga
7Jamie Overton
8Sonny Baker
9Dunith WellalageVC
10Kusal Mendis
11Kamindu Mendis
🏏 Use this XI in Team BuilderLoads all 11 with C and VC set. Change anyone before you save.

Match Prediction

England hold the head-to-head edge (4–1) and start as slight favourites, though Sri Lanka have the firepower to upset them.

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Overall Fantasy Strategy

This XI leans 7-4 towards ENG, which is a deliberate bet rather than a hedge. Jos Buttler takes the armband. If ENG are rolled over cheaply, most of your score goes with them. If you want to de-risk it, swap one ENG middle-order batter for the equivalent slot on the other side before the toss.

Match Trivia

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This is their 6th meeting in SL in ENG 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who will win England vs Sri Lanka?

England hold the head-to-head edge (4–1) and start as slight favourites, though Sri Lanka have the firepower to upset them.

Who should be captain for England vs Sri Lanka in fantasy cricket?

Jos Buttler is the top captain pick, with Dunith Wellalage as vice-captain. 272 runs in 5 matches for ENG in SL in ENG 2026 at 101.2 points a game — a high-floor pick. A reliable 2× multiplier choice.

What is the pitch report for The Oval, London?

The Oval, London has no completed matches on record for SL in ENG 2026 yet, so there is no reliable par score to quote. Treat the pitch report at the toss as your main signal and keep a balanced XI.

When is England vs Sri Lanka?

England vs Sri Lanka is scheduled for September 27, 2026 at 3:00 PM IST, The Oval, London.

What is the head-to-head record between England and Sri Lanka?

ENG lead 4–1 across their last 5 meetings.

How have England and Sri Lanka been performing recently?

England are in strong recent ODI form (3W in their last 5) — confidence will be high. Sri Lanka have been inconsistent lately (1W in their last 2) — which version turns up is the question.

Who is a good differential pick for England vs Sri Lanka?

Harry Brook (ENG): In SL in ENG 2026, Harry Brook has already posted a single-match best of 212 fantasy points against a 90.6-point average — a boom-or-bust profile most teams will skip.

Are there any notable stats for England vs Sri Lanka?

This is their 6th meeting in SL in ENG 2026.

What's a good fantasy XI for England vs Sri Lanka?

A balanced XI built from both squads: Jos Buttler, Will Jacks, Harry Brook, Tom Banton, Gus Atkinson, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jamie Overton, Sonny Baker, Dunith Wellalage, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis. Adjust based on the confirmed playing XI closer to the toss.

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