England vs. Sri Lanka prediction, team news, pitch report and betting tips for 2nd T20i

England host Sri Lanka in the second T20I at Sophia Gardens on Thursday, holding a 1-0 series lead after Harry Brook's blistering unbeaten century set the tone in Southampton. The captain smashed 114 off just 42 balls, laced with six sixes, as England posted 254 for 4, a total that proved far beyond Sri Lanka's reach.

Brook will arrive in Cardiff full of confidence, and so too will Jos Buttler, whose 80 from 44 deliveries has now brought him 211 runs across his last two T20I innings. England's bowlers also impressed, led by Sonny Baker's three-wicket burst, and they will fancy tightening the screws further on a Sri Lanka side low on answers.

Charith Asalanka's side would have to up their game if they want to stop English juggernaut.

England vs. Sri Lanka prediction: Who will win?

England should have too much for Sri Lanka once again in Cardiff. Sophia Gardens has traditionally rewarded strong batting line-ups, and with home conditions and momentum on their side, the hosts look primed to seal the series in style.

England's top order is fire at the moment and with the depth of their batting giving them license to attack from ball one. Sri Lanka's bowlers showed little control under pressure last time out, and there's no reason to expect a sudden turnaround against the same opposition on a different ground.

England vs. Sri Lanka Pitch Report 2nd T20I: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff

Head-to-Head in T20I: England vs. Sri Lanka

England 254/4 beat Sri Lanka 135/10 by 119 runs

England 146/9 beat Sri Lanka 95 by 51 runs

England 128/9 beat Sri Lanka 116 by 12 runs

Sri Lanka 189/5 beat England 173/4 by 6 wickets (DLS)

Sri Lanka 133 beat England 125/4 by 11 runs (DLS)

England 144/6 beat Sri Lanka 141/8 by 4 wickets

England 163/4 beat Sri Lanka 137 by 26 runs

England vs. Sri Lanka Betting Tips for 2nd T20

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Brook's hundred in the first T20i was testament to the fact how brutal he has been in the shortest format. And I don't expect that form to change.

England vs. Sri Lanka lineups, team news for 2nd T20

Here's how both sides are likely to line up in this game:

England predicted lineup against Pakistan

Aneurin Donald, Jos Buttler, Harry Brook (captain), Tom Banton, Jordan Cox, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Josh Tongue, Sonny Baker, Adil Rashid

Sri Lanka predicted lineup against England

C Asalanka (C), Pathum Nissanka, PHKD Mendis, Kamil Mishara, W Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, M Theekshana, J Liyanage, D Shanaka, D Madushanka, Eshan Malinga

England vs. Sri Lanka Odds: Who is the favourite for 2nd T20I

How to watch England vs. Sri Lanka 2nd T20 match: Live stream, TV channel

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