Two straight wins jump off the page for Sri Lanka as they prepare for a massive ODI clash against England at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. This 6th Match showdown gets under way on Thu, 29 Oct, 7:00 pm AEDT, and the contrasts in recent momentum could not be sharper. While Sri Lanka are building serious heat on tour, England are desperate to bounce back after a tough stretch.
For punters digging through our latest cricket tips, this neutral-venue fixture presents a fascinating head-to-head battle where recent results tell a very different story to the early betting movement.
Head To Head: Momentum vs Market
The numbers say Sri Lanka are carrying all the current form into this contest. Sri Lanka are coming off a convincing win over Pakistan on Tue, 27 Oct, chasing down a target of 111 with 114/2 in 18.1 overs. That victory followed another impressive performance on Thu, 22 Oct, when they successfully chased down 430 against England, scoring 430/8 after England made 429/4. That gives Sri Lanka three victories from their last five overall starts, alongside two wins in their past three head-to-head encounters against England.
On the flip side, England find themselves in a three-match losing slump. England's most recent result on Sun, 25 Oct saw them suffer a loss to Pakistan, posting 241 before Pakistan reached 243/9 in 47.1 overs. That followed their high-scoring defeat to Sri Lanka on Oct 22, leaving England with four losses across their last five overall outings.
Despite those contrasting formlines, the betting market shows strong backing for England. England have firmed from 1.45→1.38 (firmed), while Sri Lanka have drifted from 2.78→3.07 (drifted). Given Sri Lanka's recent form and their win over England in their most recent meeting, Sri Lanka rates a real chance as an underdog selection.
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