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England, having already blanked the three-match T20I series 3-0, will look for a clean sweep against Sri Lanka in the ODIs too. Eoin Morgan & Co already have won the first match at Chester-le-Street by five wickets. And they start as the obvious favourites in the second match. For Kusal Perera's much-maligned Sri Lanka, a strong end to the tour will be a morale booster before they host India. If the shambolic performances are not enough, three of their players caught breaching the COVID-19 protocols. Now, it has become more of a fight for redemption. But England will continue to be ruthless, as ever as they seek another series clean sweep. Follow live updates and cricket scores of the 2nd ENG vs SL ODI match from the Oval in London:
5:10 PM IST: A couple of changes for England. Jason Roy and Tom Curran replace Liam Livingstone and Chris Woakes. And three for Sri Lanka. Avishka Fernando, Dhananjaya de Silva and Asitha Fernando in for Praveen Jayawickrama, Dhananjaya Lakshan and Ramesh Mendis.
Here are the playing XIs -
England: Jonny Bairstow (wk), Jason Roy, Joe Root, Eoin Morgan (c), Sam Billings, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, David Willey, Tom Curran, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood.
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera (c & wk), Avishka Fernando, Dhananjaya de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dasun Shanaka, Charith Asalanka, Chamika Karunaratne, Binura Fernando, Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando.
5:05 PM IST: England win the toss and opt to bowl first against Sri Lanka.
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