SL Playing 11 for Sri Lanka vs Ireland 2nd Test Match; Top Picks, Fantasy Cricket Tips for SL vs IRE Dream11 Team Prediction
Published on: Apr 19, 2023 3:31 am IST|Updated on: Apr 19, 2023 3:26 am IST
Sri Lanka will host Ireland in the 2nd Test match of the two-match series at the Galle International Stadium. The hosts lead the series 1-0, having defeated the Irish side by an innings and 280 runs. The 1st Test match ended in less than 3 days.
Batting first, Sri Lanka declared at 591/6 from 131 overs. Skipper Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal and Sadeera Samarawickrama scored a century each. In reply, Ireland were bowled out for 143 and 168 in their 1st & 2nd innings, respectively. Prabath Jayasuriya was the pick of the bowlers, having picked up 10 wickets across both innings.
Sri Lanka Playing XI Team NewsÂ
- Dimuth Karunaratne will lead Sri Lanka against Ireland.
- Sadeera Samarawickrama will keep wickets for the hosts ahead of Nishan Madushka & Dinesh Chandimal.
- All their players are available for selection and Sri Lanka start this fixture as clear favourites.
SL Playing 11
1. Nishan Madushka
2. Dimuth Karunaratne (C)
3. Kusal Mendis
4. Angelo Mathews
5. Dinesh Chandimal
6. Dhananjaya de Silva
7. Sadeera Samarawickrama (WK)
8. Ramesh Mendis
9. Prabath Jayasuriya
10. Vishwa Fernando
11. Asitha Fernando
Sri Lanka Squad
Dimuth Karunaratne (c), Nishan Madushka, Kusal Mendis, Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya de Silva, Sadeera Samarawickrama (wk), Prabath Jayasuriya, Ramesh Mendis, Asitha Fernando, Vishwa Fernando, Lasith Embuldeniya, Kamindu Mendis, Dushan Hemantha, Milan Priyanath Rathnayake.
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SL vs IRE Dream11 Prediction
Here are the best fantasy cricket picks for SL vs IRE 2nd Test Match Dream11 Prediction from Pakistan.
Dimuth Karunaratne in Tests
Sri Lankan skipper Dimuth Karunaratne has been in fine touch with the bat, having scored three half-century and a century from his last 5 Test innings. The captain is expected to lead from the front in the Sri Lanka vs Ireland match.
Matches | Runs | Last 5 performances in Tests | Last 5 performances against Ireland | Highest Score in Tests |
85 | 6409 | 179, 89, 51, 50, 17 | 179 (played only one match) | 244 |
Dinesh Chandimal in Tests
Dinesh Chandimal is among the most experienced players in the lineup and is a must pick for your Sri Lanka vs Ireland Dream11 Prediction team. He scored an unbeaten century in the 1st Test and is likely to continue his form.
Matches | Runs | Last 5 performances in Tests | Last 5 performances against Ireland | Highest Score in Tests |
73 | 5218 | 102*, 37, 62, 39, 42 | 102* (played only one match) | 206* |
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