Eng vs Sl Test Series is coming back to Emirates Old Trafford in Summer 2024. The Sri Lanka cricket team is scheduled to tour England in August and September 2024 to play 3 Test matches against the England cricket team.The historic Test Match returns for the first time since 2002 but who will take the success?
The Test series will form part of the 2023–2025 ICC World Test Championship. On 4 July 2023, the England Cricket Board confirmed the fixtures, as a part of the 2024 home schedule.
Eng vs Sl Test Matches Venue and Schedule
* 1st test – Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, United Kingdom
Wednesday 21 August 2024, 3.30 PM
* 2nd test – Lord’s Cricket Ground, London, United Kingdom
Thursday 29 August 2024, 3.30 PM
* 3rd test – Kennington, Oval, United Kingdom
Friday 6 September 2024, 3.30 PM
Sl vs Eng Test Series 2024 Ground Details
* Emirates old Trafford, Manchester, United Kingdom :-
Total Matches – 85
Matches won batting first – 32
Matches won bowling first – 16
Average 1st innings Score – 332
Average 2nd innings Score – 274
Average 3rd innings Score – 224
Average 4th innings Score – 168
Highest total recorded – 656/8 (255.5 Ovs) By AUS vs ENG
Lowest total recorded – 58/10 (21.4 Ovs) By IND vs ENG
Highest score chased – 294/4 (88 Ovs) By ENG vs NZ
Lowest score defended – 120/10 (49.4 Ovs) By ENG vs AUS
* Lord’s Cricket Ground, London, United Kingdom :-
Average 1st innings Score – 309
Average 2nd innings Score – 300
Average 3rd innings Score – 256
Average 4th innings Score – 156
Highest total recorded – 729/6 (232 Ovs) By AUS vs ENG
Lowest total recorded – 38/10 (15.4 Ovs) By IRE vs ENG
Highest score chased – 344/1 (66.1 Ovs) By WI vs ENG
Lowest score defended – 62/10 (47 Ovs) By ENG vs AUS
* Kennington, Oval, United Kingdom :-
Matches won bowling first – 29
Average 1st innings Score – 343
Average 2nd innings Score – 304
Average 3rd innings Score – 240
Average 4th innings Score – 160
Highest total recorded – 903/7 (335.2 Ovs) By ENG vs AUS
Lowest total recorded – 44/10 (26 Ovs) By AUS vs ENG
Highest score chased – 263/9 (66.5 Ovs) By ENG vs AUS
Lowest score defended – 77/10 (55 Ovs) By ENG vs AUS
Eng vs Sl Test Matches Players List
England Cricket Board and Srilanka Cricket board Officially Announced their players list for upcoming test series in 2024. The series could be part of the ICC World Test Championship, adding extra importance as both teams for valuable points.
* England Team Players List :-
1- Ben Stokes (C) (All Rounder)
2- B Duckett (Batsman)
3- D Lawrance (Batsman)
4- O Pope (WK)
5- J Root (All Rounder)
6- H Brook (Batsman)
7- J Cox (WK)
8- J Smith (Batsman)
9- C Woakes (All Rounder)
10- M Wood (Pacer)
11- O Stone (Pacer)
12- M Potts (Pacer)
13- G Atkinson (Pacer)
14- S Bashir (Spinner)
* Srilanka Team Players List :-
1- D de Silva (Captain) (All Rounder)
2- D Karunaratne (Batsman)
3- N Madhushka (WK)
4- P Nissanka (Batsman)
5- K Mendis (WK)
6- A Mathews (All Rounder)
7- D Chandimal (Batsman)
8- S Samarawickra (Batsman)
9- R Mendis ( All Rounder)
10- A Fernando (Pacer)
11- V Fernando (Pacer)
12- K Rajitha (Pacer)
13- L Kumara (Pacer)
14- N Tharaka (Pacer)
15- P Jayasuriya (Spinner)
16- J Vandersay (Spinner)
17- M Rathnayake (Spinner)
Note:- England: Players like Joe Root, Ben Stokes, and arising talents will be vital.
Joe Root: As one of England’s prime Test batsmen, Root will be crucial in leading the innings.
Ben Stokes: His all-round talent, particularly in swinging conditions, will be a big benefit.
Sri Lanka: Dimuth Karunaratne, Angelo Mathews, and the spin branch led by someone like Wanindu Hasaranga could be key.
Dimuth Karunaratne: The Sri Lankan captain and opening batsman will need to provide solid launched.
Angelo Mathews: His experience and middle-order strength will be crucial.
Wanindu Hasaranga: The leg-spinner could play a big role at all 3 matches in United Kingdom.
