Sri Lanka Captain Dhananjaya De Silva Elected To Field

Sri Lanka Win Toss, Opt to Bowl Against England at Lord's

Sri Lanka Captain Dhananjaya De Silva Elected to Field

### Brief Overview * In the second Test match of the three-match series against England, Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya De Silva won the toss and chose to bowl. * The match took place on a sunny morning at Lord's, the historic home of cricket. * England will now bat first, while Sri Lanka will aim to take early wickets. ### Sri Lanka's Decision to Bowl * Sri Lanka's decision to bowl first suggests that they believe the pitch may offer assistance to their bowlers, especially during the early stages of the match. * Lord's is known for its grassy wicket that can provide seam and swing, which could benefit Sri Lanka's fast bowlers. * Additionally, the overcast conditions could aid the Sri Lankan bowlers by making the ball swing more. ### England's Response * England will be disappointed not to have won the toss, as they would have likely preferred to bat first on a good batting track. * However, they will still be confident of posting a competitive total on the board. * England's batting line-up is in good form, with Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, and Ben Stokes all in excellent touch. ### Match Outlook * The match is evenly poised, with both teams having a chance of winning. * Sri Lanka will need to take early wickets to put pressure on England, while England will need to bat patiently and build a big total. * The weather conditions could also play a role in the outcome of the match, with rain possible at times. ### Additional Details * The first Test of the series was drawn, with England scoring 344 runs in their first innings and Sri Lanka replying with 320. * Sri Lanka has not won a Test match at Lord's since 1998. * England is the world's top-ranked Test team, while Sri Lanka is ranked eighth.