The match no 27 of ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 will see the hosts, England, take on a struggling Sri Lanka side on June 21 (Friday). The teams will clash at the Headingley Cricket Ground in Leeds, which is hosting its first match in this tournament. The game is scheduled to begin at 3.00 PM IST. England has set their eyes on semi-finals and a win against the Lankan nation will virtually seal them a semi-final slot, while Sri Lanka could be virtually out with another loss. As England and Sri Lanka ready themselves for the crucial match, we at LatestLY bring you some of the most important mini-battles in the contest, such as Joe Root vs Lasith Malinga, which will make the match more exciting and thrilling for the fans. England vs Sri Lanka Cricket Score 27th ODI Match.

Joe Root vs Lasith Malinga

It will be the battle between the best of both worlds (batting and bowling) as Joe Root and Lasith Malinga take the field. The Sri Lankan veteran would be gunning for England’s top order, especially Root, given the form that he is in and the impact he can have on the match. England vs Sri Lanka Dream11 Team Predictions: Best Picks for All-Rounders, Batsmen, Bowlers & Wicket-Keepers for ENG vs SL in ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Match 27.

On the other hand, Root does understand that the only potent threat in the otherwise lacklustre Lankan line-up is Lasith Malinga and would look to see him off. Nonetheless, the battle between the veteran and the star player would be a sight for the fans. England vs Sri Lanka Betting Odds: Free Bet Odds, Predictions and Favourites During ENG vs SL in ICC Cricket World Cup 2019.

Eoin Morgan Vs Thisara Perera

Eoin Morgan is coming off a record-breaking century in the previous game and would love to carry his form in the match against Sri Lanka. To stop him, Thisara Perera, the Lankan all-rounder will use all the tricks in his bag to try and halt Morgan’s charge in the middle overs.

Perera has the knack of picking up wickets when it is least expected off him. And Morgan can blow away any side on his given day. The battle in the mid-overs would be delighting to watch for the fans. England vs Sri Lanka ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Weather Report: Check Out the Rain Forecast and Pitch Report of Headingley Cricket Ground in Leeds.

Jofra Archer Vs Angelo Mathews

Another interesting battle for the viewers would be the Jofra Archer vs Angelo Mathews. Both have been struggling with form and therefore it will be interesting to see how Archer and Mathews bring their individual campaigns back on track.

Archer had a tremendous start to his campaign but seems to have lost steam since then. Mathews hasn’t really had a great run either. However, a lot will depend on the two as they take the field on Friday. Which player – Mathews or Archer – comes out on the top will be an intriguing watch!

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England have all bases covered and would be looking to infuse more confidence and belief in their line-up. As for Sri Lanka, the side has struggled to find a perfect balance in the team and has lacked any sort of consistency in their performances. However, with four matches remaining, Sri Lanka still has all their doors of semi-finals open and would be looking to bring their frail campaign back on track.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jun 21, 2019 10:10 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).