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Kuwait vs Malaysia, MALTNC, Today Match Prediction

Vann Hiso2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Kuwait vs Malaysia𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : Aug 25, 2024𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 08:00 AM IST𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Selangor Turf Club, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : T20 International Tri Nations Cup 2024 Malaysia has won each of their four matches against Kuwait. Kuwait vs Malaysia TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. KUW vs MAL Match Prediction & Analysis Kuwait will take on Malaysia in match number five of the Malaysia T20I Tri-Nations Cup. Hosts Malaysia have played two matches, winning one and losing one. Kuwait, meanwhile, have played three and won two. In the previous encounter between these two sides this season, Malaysia registered a convincing 5-wicket win. In fact, Kuwait haven’t been able to beat Malaysia over the past four T20Is. Thus, Malaysia will start as favorites for this clash. TEAMS PREVIEW Kuwait Preview Malaysia’s batters haven’t really had the chance to shine in this series yet. After two matches, captain Syed Aziz is their leading run-getter with 66 runs at a strike rate of 120. Aziz is one of their most accomplished batters in the format, and you can back him to deliver in this game. Malaysia Preview Kuwait are coming off a thrilling two-wicket win versus Hong Kong, where they chased down a target of 145 with just three balls remaining. This was their second win of the series and has taken them to the top of the table. Weather Conditions The Selangor Turf Club in Kuala Lumpur is a relatively small ground with a slow pitch. Seamers have been effective here with their cutters, while spinners can exploit the slowness of the pitch, particularly in the middle overs. The shorter boundaries make scoring runs easier for batters once they get settled. The pitch tends to become more batting-friendly in the second innings. Kuala Lumpur is expected to have mostly cloudy skies tomorrow, with the potential for heavy showers in the afternoon. This could affect the game. KUW vs MAL Pitch Report The average first innings score at the Selangor Turf Club usually remains around the 140-150 run mark. In this series, the highest total posted here has been Kuwait’s 169-6 while chasing against Hong Kong. However, with the pitch appearing to get slower, the team batting first will be targeting a score of around 150-160 runs.

United States of America vs Canada, NTT, Today Match Prediction

Vann Hiso2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : United States of America vs Canada𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : Aug 24, 2024𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 19:30 PM IST𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd, Utrecht, Netherlands𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : Netherlands T20I Tri-Series, 2024 United States eye a strong show against Canada in Tri-series United States of America vs Canada TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. USA vs CAN Match Prediction & Analysis USA will be keen to kick-start their campaign on a decent note when they take on Canada in the opening match of the Netherlands T20I Tri-series 2024 played at Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd, Utrecht In the 2024 T20 World Cup, United States performed exceedingly well and pull off a shocking win over Pakistan to qualify for the next round. Captain Aaron Jones will be hoping that the side can deliver a decent performance with bat and ball in this fixture. On the other hand, Canada suffered five-wicket defeat against Netherlands. Captain Nicholas Kirton will be hoping that the side can put in an improved performance against USA. USA will take heart from the fact that they have won six T20I matches out of four played against Canada TEAMS PREVIEW United States of America Preview In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Andries Gous, Steven Taylor, captain Aaron Jones, Nitish Kumar and Corey Anderson to deliver the bulk of the runs. Since January 2024, opener Andries Gous has been standout performer with the bat for USA. In 12 T20Is played, Gous has accumulated 308 runs at an average of 34.54 with four half-centuries. Canada Preview In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Aaron Johnson, Saad Bin Zafar, Navneet Dhaliwal, Nicholas Kirton, Pargat Singh to deliver the bulk of the runs. In their opening match, captain Nicholas Kirton played well for Canada and finished the innings with the top-score of 69 runs off 58 balls with the help of eight boundaries. Besides Kirton, Ravinderpal Singh scored a brisk 39 off just 18 balls with the help of one four and four sixes. Weather Conditions The average first innings at Utrecht in the only two T20Is is 130 runs. The highest total posted here is Canada 152 for 5 against Netherlands in the opening match of the T20I Tri-series played at Utrecht. The weather forecast for the game is far from ideal as heavy rains are expected in the first half of the match. USA vs CAN Pitch Report Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd, Utrecht is going to host the 2ND match of the Netherlands T20I Tri-series played between USA and Canada.

Hong Kong vs Kuwait, MALTNC, Today Match Prediction

Vann Hiso2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Hong Kong vs Kuwait 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : Aug 24, 2024𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 08:00 AM IST𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Selangor Turf Club, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : T20 International Tri Nations Cup 2024 Kuwait’s big test after batting meltdown in the last game Hong Kong vs Kuwait TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. HKG vs KUW Match Prediction & Analysis We are in for a good contest in the Malaysia T20I Tri-Nations Cup, 2024. Hong Kong will be up against Kuwait in the 4th game as both teams look to move up on the points table. Kuwait went down against Malaysia in the last game, and the side is looking to regain its form. Hong Kong will feel confident after their win against Malaysia and shall look to build on that momentum. Hong Kong has enjoyed a good record against Kuwait. They have lost only once against them and shall look to extend their good record. The team has experienced batsmen, adding to their strength. Kuwait would have low confidence after their big loss in the last game. It will be interesting to see if they can repeat the success. Hong Kong Preview Nizakat Khan’s team found its form in the last game against hosts Malaysia, defeating them by 6 wickets. This win will help the side regain its confidence after starting the tournament with a loss. They had lost to Kuwait earlier, and Khan would like to settle the score with a strong show in this game. Kuwait Preview Mohammad Aslam lost against Malaysia in the last game by 5 wickets. It was a poor show from the side with the bat as they folded up for a mere 70 runs batting first. They defeated Hong Kong in the first game, and Aslam wanted his team to repeat the same magic. A win here would place them comfortably on the points table. Weather Conditions We expect cloudy skies over Kuala Lumpur, and rain may disrupt the game. The wicket has been slow, and batsmen have struggled to score runs. The average first innings score in the last three games has been 113 runs. The side batting first shall look to have 160 runs to feel confident. HKG vs KUW Pitch Report Selangor Turf Club, Kuala Lumpur, is a small venue with a lively surface where bowlers have done well. The shorter boundaries here make hitting easy. Fast bowlers have done well on this surface, but spinners must rely on their skills as the wicket doesn’t have much for them.

West Indies vs South Africa, WI vs SA 2024, Today Match Prediction

Vann Hiso2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : West Indies vs South Africa 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : Aug 24, 2024 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 :00:30 AM IST𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Brian Lara Cricket Academy, San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : 1st T20I 2024 T20 World Cup runners-up South Africa begin their journey to the next tournament against a familiar opponent in the Caribbean. Trinbago Knight Riders Women vs Barbados Royals Women TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. WI vs RSA Match Prediction & Analysis West Indies and South Africa are no strangers to each other, particularly in this format, after they contested a three-match T20I series in Jamaica during May prior to the 2024 T20 World Cup as well as meeting each other in the Super Eights stage! However, with that T20 World Cup complete, and a wait until February 2026 before the next one, both sides are looking to give a few new names a chance to flourish on the international stage during this series. All of the games of this three-match series will be played at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba where we can expect strong crowds due to a Women’s CPL fixture also taking place immediately after each game. West Indies had a 100% record in the last series but it was South Africa who won the last head to head so this could well be a tight contest to begin this latest series. TEAMS PREVIEW West Indies Preview Although there is a long gap until the next T20 World Cup, West Indies have opted to select established and already-fringe players for this squad as opposed to giving some new blood an opportunity. Of their 15-man squad, only batter Alick Athanaze and bowler Matthew Forde can be considered inexperienced at this level in this format with just three T20I caps between them! South Africa Preview With plenty of big names rested or otherwise engaged during this T20I series, there will be plenty of opportunities for some of South Africa’s fringe players to make an impact during this contest. In fact, from the XI who came so close to beating India in the final in late June, only captain Aiden Markram, opener Reeza Hendricks and exciting young batter Tristan Stubbs have made the squad for this series!

Trinbago Knight Riders Women vs Barbados Royals Women, WCPLT20, Today Match Prediction

Vann Hiso3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Trinbago Knight Riders Women vs Barbados Royals Women𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : Aug 23, 2024𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 04:30 AM IST𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Brian Lara Cricket Academy, San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : Women’s Caribbean Premier League, 2024 Knight Riders Women take on the defending champions Trinbago Knight Riders Women vs Barbados Royals Women TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. TKR-W vs BR-W Match Prediction & Analysis Trinbago Knight Riders will begin their Caribbean Premier League 2024 campaign at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba against the defending champions Barbados Royals. Some of their key wicket-takers from that match like Hayley Matthews, Amanda Jade-Wellington, and Aaliyah Alleyne continue to be part of the squad and were on top of their game in the opening match this season. While skipper Deandra Dotting and opening batter Kycia Knight are still part of the TRK Women’s squad, they have let go of opener Marie Kelly and South African batter Mignon du Preez. Meg Lanning and Jemimah Rodrigues come into the squad for the Knight Riders along with all-rounder Shikha Pandey. These new singings will strengthen their overall squad. TEAMS PREVIEW Trinbago Knight Riders Preview Trinbago Knight Riders Women won just one of their 4 matches last season and that win came against Barbados Royals at the Queen’s Park Oval. They are up against a quality bowling attack on a bowling-friendly pitch this season. Barbados Royals Preview Barbados Royals will be hoping for a comeback in this match. Though they won their opening game, they struggled on their way to victory. It went down to the wire as they scored the winning run on the 5th ball of the last over and had lost 9 wickets till then. Weather Conditions It will be partly cloudy in Tarouba around the match time with a high of 22 degrees Celsius. There are no chances of rain during the game and we will have a full T20 match. TKR-W vs BR-W Pitch Report It is a bowling-friendly pitch that will test the batters. We don’t expect many fours and sixes here and batters need to work hard for their runs. The average 1st innings score in the last 10 T20 matches here is 104 runs. Though Barbados Royals chased down 119 in the last match, they lost 9 wickets on their way to victory.

Hong Kong vs Malaysia, MALTNC, Today Match Prediction

Vann Hiso3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Hong Kong vs Malaysia𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : Aug 23, 2024𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 08:00 AM IST𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Selangor Turf Club, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : T20 International Tri Nations Cup 2024 Hong Kong have won three of their last five T20Is against Malaysia, including one earlier this year in the ACC Premier Cup. Hong Kong vs Malaysia TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. HKG vs MAL Match Prediction & Analysis The third match of the Malaysia T20I Tri-Nations Cup will see Hong Kong facing off against hosts Malaysia at the Selangor Turf Club in Kuala Lumpur tomorrow. Malaysia won their first match of the series, while Hong Kong faced defeat at the hands of Kuwait. Therefore, they will be eager to open their account but will have to up their game against the hosts. TEAMS PREVIEW Hong Kong Preview Malaysia are coming off a thumping 5-wicket win against Kuwait. They shot them out for just 70 and then overhauled the target in 15.2 overs. Pavandeep Singh and batting all-rounder Muhammad Amir were the wreckers-in-chief for Malaysia, taking 7 wickets between them. Malaysia Preview Hong Kong started the Malaysia T20I Tri-Nations Cup with a 4-wicket defeat against Kuwait. Batting first on a good wicket, they posted 168-8, but that wasn’t enough as Kuwait reached the target with seven balls to spare. Weather Conditions The Selangor Turf Club in Kuala Lumpur is a relatively small ground with a slowish pitch. Fast bowlers have had success here, while spinners will enjoy the slowishness of the surface during the middle phase of the innings. The shorter boundaries make scoring runs easier once batters get their eye in. The pitch does tend to become easier for batters in the second innings. The weather in Kuala Lumpur tomorrow will be mostly cloudy and warm. A couple of thunderstorms are expected later in the day, which could impact the game. HKG vs MAL Pitch Report The average first innings score at the Selangor Turf Club usually remains around the 140-150 run mark. In this series, the highest total posted here has been Kuwait’s 169-6 while chasing against Hong Kong. The team batting first will be targeting a score of around 160-170 runs.

Netherlands vs Canada, NTT, Today Match Prediction

Vann Hiso3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Netherlands vs Canada𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : Aug 23, 2024𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 19:30 PM IST𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd, Utrecht, Netherlands𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : Netherlands T20I Tri-Series, 2024 Netherlands, Canada lock horns in T20I Tri-series opener at Utrecht Netherlands vs Canada TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. NED vs CAN Match Prediction & Analysis Host Netherlands will be looking to start their home season on a positive note when they take on Canada in the opening match of the Netherlands T20I Tri-series 2024 played at Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd, Utrecht In the 2024 T20 World Cup, Netherlands were eliminated in the preliminary stages of the competition. After beating Nepal, Netherlands lost to South Africa, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Captain Scott Edwards will be hoping that the side can turn their fortunes in this T20I Tri-series played at home. On the other hand, Canada also failed to make an impression in the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup played in the United States and Caribbean. Captain Saad Bin Zafar will be hoping that the side can adjust to the conditions and put on good show in this opening encounter. Netherlands will take heart from the fact that they have won three T20I matches out of four played against Canada. TEAMS PREVIEW Netherlands Preview In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Michael Levitt, Max O’Dowd, Vikramjit Singh, captain Scott Edwards, all-rounder Bas de Leede and Logan van Beek to deliver the bulk of the runs. Canada Preview In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Aaron Johnson, Nicholas Kirton, Navneet Dhaliwal, Pargat Singh and Saad Bin Zafar to deliver the bulk of the runs. Weather Conditions The average first innings at Utrecht in the only two T20Is is 130 runs. The highest total posted here is Germany 130 for 4 against Italy in the second T20I played in 2019. The weather forecast for the game will be some light rain showers during the course of the match. NED vs CAN Pitch Report Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd, Utrecht is going to host the opening match of the Netherlands T20I Tri-series played between Netherlands and Canada.

Hampshire vs Essex, CCDO_2024, Today Match Prediction

Vann Hiso3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Hampshire vs Essex𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : Aug 22, 2024𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 15:30 PM IST 𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : The Rose Bowl, Southampton, England𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : County Championship Division One, 2024 Hampshire looks to continue the 5-match winning streak against Essex. Hampshire vs Essex TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. HAM vs ESS Match Prediction & Analysis With The Hundred Tournament concluding, England’s domestic cricket is returning to the game’s oldest format. The 47th Test of the County Championship Division One will be played between Hampshire and Essex at The Rose Bowl, Southampton between 22-25 August. The game will start from 3:30 pm. Both teams will fight for the number two place in the points table. TEAMS PREVIEW Hampshire Preview Hampshire are unbeaten in the last five games. Toby Albert will open the innings with Fletcha Middleton. Albert has played just three games this season scoring 158 runs in 5 innings. On the other hand, Middleton has 458 runs at an average of 35.23. Skipper James Vince will come at number three. Vince is their leading run-scorer of the season with 714 runs at an average of 59.50. He has scored 418 runs in the last two games which had a double century and a century. Essex Preview Essex’s efforts to reach the top of the points table were marred by their defeat in the last game. To add salt to the wound, they will be missing their in-form batter Jordan Cox after he got picked in the England Test squad. Dean Elgar will open the innings with Nick Browne. Elgar is their leading run-scorer with 767 runs at an average of 54.78. He has two centuries and five half-centuries. Skipper Tom Westly will come at number three. Westly has been poor with the bat this season and is averaging 27.76. Weather Conditions The weather will be cloudy and humid with no chance of rain. The temperatures will be between 17°C and 22°C. County Ground, Northampton is known for its traditionally bowling-friendly pitch. The pitch often favors pacers, especially during the first innings, while spinners may find some support later in the game. HAM vs ESS Pitch Report The game will be played at The Rose Bowl, Southampton from 22nd August from 3:30 pm onwards. The venue has hosted 7 Tests and 36 ODIs.

Yorkshire vs Sussex, County Championship Two, Today Match Prediction

Vann Hiso3 months ago3 months ago06 mins

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Yorkshire vs Sussex 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : Aug 22, 2024 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 15:30 PM IST 𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : North Marine Road Ground, Scarborough 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : County Championship Two 2024 Can Yorkshire suss out a plan to stop table toppers Sussex at home? Will Sussex’s impressive run continue? England vs Sri Lanka TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. YOR vs SUS Match Prediction & Analysis A fresh round of the Division 2 County Championship gets underway this Thursday with several teams in action and our focus is on Yorkshire’s duel with Sussex at Scarborough. Heading into the final five games of this year’s competition, Sussex is comfortably placed at the top of the tree with 150 points, 23 clear of the second-placed Middlesex, whereas Yorkshire is not very far off with 123 points. Five wins and three draws from nine matches has allowed Sussex to solidify its place at the top, whereas, Yorkshire, with just two wins and five draws so far has done incredibly well to keep pace with the leaders. Sussex will be hoping to put in another dominant display to extend its lead at the top, whereas Yorkshire will be determined to close down the gap with Sussex just five matches to go. TEAMS PREVIEW Yorkshire Preview With five matches to go before the season comes to an end, Yorkshire will be hoping to put their best foot forward, as they get set to take on the table-toppers Sussex. Shan Masood has left for international duty, and wicket-keeper batsman Jonathan Tattersall will most likely be taking the reins in the Pakistani’s absence. Sussex Preview Sussex are having an excellent run, winning five and drawing three of their nine matches so far. Their only loss of the competition came against Glamorgan back in May, a good three months ago. They’ll head into this final leg of the competition, their confidence surging. Weather Conditions One of those high-scoring venues on the county scene , the Scarborough surface offers a lot of assistance to batsmen, especially in the first couple of days. Teams generally look to draw out their first innings and pile on the runs with an aim to post an imposing total on the board – usually over 425 runs. It’s not that bowlers don’t get a look-in at all on this deck. Bowlers ready to bend their backs can extract enough from the wicket to trouble the batsmen, as the wicket starts deteriorating. Weather doesn’t look too encouraging, with light rain and windy conditions in prospect for three days. YOR vs SUS Pitch Report The North Marine Road Ground, Scarborough in North Yorkshire will be hosting this contest. The hosts have improved their record here avoiding a defeat in the last three matches. They couldn’t quite tap the home advantage here in 2022 and lost both their matches, resulting in their relegation to Division 2.

England vs Sri Lanka, ENG vs SL 2024, Today Match Prediction

Vann Hiso3 months ago3 months ago06 mins

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : England vs Sri Lanka 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : Aug 21, 2024𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 15:30 pm IST𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, United Kingdom, United Kingdom𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : 1st Test 2024 Sri Lanka begin their Test tour of England at Old Trafford with the hosts without some of their biggest names. England vs Sri Lanka TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. ENG vs SL Match Prediction & Analysis Although it is England as the hosts who will come into this Test and the series expecting to win convincingly, it is actually Sri Lanka who begins this match in fourth compared to their hosts seventh place in the World Test Championship! The tourists also come off the back of strong wins in this format earlier this year but they will be under no illusions that playing England in England is a very tough assignment. For the hosts, they have their eyes trained on the Ashes series down-under in 2025/26 and are rapidly trying to get experience into keeper-batter Jamie Smith and spinner Shoaib Bashir which could provide an opportunity for Sri Lanka. Equally, Ben Stokes’ injury will give vice-captain Ollie Pope the chance to lead the side but he has precious little experience of doing so in any format. TEAMS PREVIEW England Preview This England side does not like to look at things in a negative fashion so it will be interesting to see how they approach this opening Test of the series without their captain Ben Stokes and regular opener Zak Crawley. Indeed, it is less than 12 months since both Stuart Broad and Jimmy Anderson were both sharing the new ball for this side and the team which takes the field has a distinct lack of experience compared to recent years. Sri Lanka Preview This will be Sri Lanka’s first Test since they beat Bangladesh by 192 runs at the start of April to make it three victories in this format in a row. Indeed, all three of those wins have been by very comfortable margins which should mean there is a good level of confidence in the squad. That said, there have been changes in the backroom staff and former England coach Chris Silverwood is no longer with the side – instead the tourists will have former opener Sanath Jayasuriya as interim coach and he will have the local knowledge of former England Test batter Ian Bell to lean on. Weather Conditions The weather in Manchester is often joked about for being dreary, cold and wet, and according to the forecast, it could live up to its reputation at Old Trafford this week! Day one is expected to remain dry but it would be a surprise if there were no interruptions due to rain across the other four scheduled days of the Test. ENG vs SL Pitch Report Old Trafford is one of England’s historic Test venues and there is always strong backing for the home side. Even after turning the pitch by 90 degrees a few years ago, the pitch remains one of the quickest in the country. We expect spin to play a role in this match over the final two days of the game and batting should be easiest over the first two days.