Sri Lanka vs England Dream11 prediction for the 6th ODI: pitch report, player form, captain and vice-captain picks and the best fantasy team for Dream11, My11Circle and MPL.
Sri Lanka face England in the 6th ODI of ODI Tri Series in Pakistan 2026 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 1:30 PM IST. Below is our SL vs ENG Dream11 prediction: who is in form, what the pitch has done, and two fantasy teams, one for small leagues and one for grand leagues. The same teams work on My11Circle and MPL. Both Playing XIs are confirmed, so the teams below use only players who are playing.
SL vs ENG match details
- Match: Sri Lanka vs England, 6th ODI
- Series: ODI Tri Series in Pakistan 2026
- Format: ODI
- Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- Date and time: 29 Oct 2026, 1:30 PM IST
SL vs ENG pitch report and weather
In 29 recent Men's ODI matches at this ground, the average first-innings score is 279, and sides batting first have won 16 while chasing sides have won 12. That is a balanced record, so a mix of batters and bowlers makes sense. Batting first has worked better here.
Weather: 27.3˚C, Hazy sunshine, rain chance 0 %, humidity 45%.
Players in form
Recent scores and bowling figures, newest first, with our estimated fantasy points per match.
| Player | Team | Role | Last 5 scores | Last 5 bowling | Est. points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Brook | ENG | Batter | 1, 202, 5, 77, 1 | 0/4, 0/9, 0/9, 3/11, 0/2 | 80 |
| Henry Crocombe | ENG | Bowler | 8, 9*, 12*, 0, 5 | 1/57, 2/61, 5/39, 1/53, 5/56 | 77 |
| Will Jacks | ENG | All-rounder | 13, 66*, 19, 25, 52 | 1/18, 0/41, 1/45, 1/8, 0/33 | 70 |
| Pavan Rathnayake | SL | Batter | 23*, 130, 79, 18, 48 | 0/12, 2/11 | 65 |
| Ben Duckett | ENG | Batter | 105, 29, 45, 0, 67 | 1/15, 0/17, 0/2, 0/14, 1/21 | 64 |
| Sam Curran | ENG | All-rounder | 42, 27, 0, 72, 33 | 0/32, 2/103, 1/40, 2/37, 0/38 | 60 |
| Dasun Shanaka | SL | All-rounder | 97, 28, 9, 18, 12 | 0/74, 0/41, 3/21, 1/30, 0/16 | 60 |
| Gus Atkinson | ENG | Bowler | 36*, 7, 16, 14, 19 | 2/62, 0/57, 2/35, 2/26, 2/55 | 59 |
| Tom Banton | ENG | Batter | 4, 50, 57, 126, 73 | 0/8, 0/9, 0/7, 0/0, 0/0 | 59 |
| Dilshan Madushanka | SL | Bowler | 1*, 2*, 0, 0, 4* | 5/34, 0/89, 2/67, 1/49, 2/54 | 58 |
| Liam Dawson | ENG | All-rounder | 5, 0, 6*, 2, 2 | 2/30, 1/71, 3/26, 1/17, 3/32 | 57 |
| Janith Liyanage | SL | All-rounder | 61*, 60, 19, 32, 4 | 1/32, 1/37, 0/12, 0/10, 0/20 | 57 |
Best picks by role
Wicketkeeper: Jordan Cox (ENG): 6, 18, 76 in the last 3 innings. Kusal Mendis (SL): steady recent numbers.
Batters: Harry Brook (ENG): 1, 202, 5 in the last 3 innings; 3 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings. Pavan Rathnayake (SL): 23*, 130, 79 in the last 3 innings; 2 wickets in the last 2 bowling innings.
All-rounders: Will Jacks (ENG): 13, 66*, 19 in the last 3 innings; 3 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings. Sam Curran (ENG): 42, 27, 0 in the last 3 innings; 5 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings.
Bowlers: Henry Crocombe (ENG): 9 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings. Gus Atkinson (ENG): 36*, 7, 16 in the last 3 innings; 6 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings.
Captain and vice-captain picks
- Captain: Harry Brook (ENG), our top-rated player, with 1, 202, 5 in the last 3 innings; 3 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings.
- Vice-captain: Henry Crocombe (ENG): 9 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings.
- Grand league captain: Pavan Rathnayake (SL), a less popular choice that can pay off.
- Differential pick: Janith Liyanage (SL), likely to be in fewer teams.
SL vs ENG Dream11 team for small leagues
- Wicketkeeper: Kusal Mendis
- Batters: Harry Brook (C), Pavan Rathnayake, Ben Duckett, Tom Banton
- All-rounders: Will Jacks, Sam Curran, Dasun Shanaka
- Bowlers: Henry Crocombe (VC), Gus Atkinson, Dilshan Madushanka
- Captain: Harry Brook · Vice-captain: Henry Crocombe
- Team split: SL 4 : 7 ENG
SL vs ENG Dream11 team for grand leagues
- Wicketkeeper: Jordan Cox
- Batters: Harry Brook, Pavan Rathnayake (C), Ben Duckett
- All-rounders: Dasun Shanaka (VC), Will Jacks, Janith Liyanage
- Bowlers: Henry Crocombe, Dilshan Madushanka, Asitha Fernando, Dunith Wellalage
- Captain: Pavan Rathnayake · Vice-captain: Dasun Shanaka
- Team split: SL 6 : 5 ENG
Dream11, My11Circle and MPL: what to check
- Pick 11 players with at least one keeper, batter, all-rounder and bowler.
- Most apps cap players from one side (7 on many contests, 10 on Dream11), and every app has its own credit limit, so swap a player of the same role if you go over.
- Check the Playing XI after the toss and replace anyone who is not playing.
SL vs ENG Playing XI
Sri Lanka: Avishka Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Mendis (c) (wk), Pavan Rathnayake, Sahan Arachchige, Janith Liyanage, Dasun Shanaka, Dunith Wellalage, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka, Eshan Malinga
England: Ben Duckett, Tom Banton, Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Jordan Cox (wk), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Gus Atkinson, Henry Crocombe, Sonny Baker
Follow the SL vs ENG live score ball by ball, and see our match prediction.
FAQs
Who should be captain in the SL vs ENG Dream11 team?
Harry Brook is our captain pick and Henry Crocombe our vice-captain pick, based on recent form.
What is the SL vs ENG pitch like?
It has been balanced, with an average first-innings score of 279.
Is the SL vs ENG Playing XI announced?
Yes, both Playing XIs are confirmed and the teams above use them.
When does SL vs ENG start?
29 Oct 2026, 1:30 PM IST at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
This team is based on recent numbers and our own analysis; it is not a guarantee. Fantasy sports carry financial risk and can be addictive. Play responsibly, only if you are 18 or older and where it is legal in your state.
