Sri Lanka Tour Of England | ENG vs SL 2024

The 2024 Sri Lanka tour of England will begin on 21st August and will get wrapped up on 10th September. 

The ENG vs SL tour 2024 will feature three test matches that will be played on three different venues in England. 

Sri Lanka and England last played a two-match test series against each other back in 2021. England won the series 2-0 and further strengthened their position against Sri Lanka in test matches. 

England and Sri Lanka have played 36 test matches against each other. 17 out of those 36 matches were won by England, 8 were won by Sri Lanka, and the remaining 11 matches were drawn. 

The upcoming ENG vs SL series will be filled with lots of crunch and excitement as it will be interesting to see how England performs in the absence of their star pacer, James Anderson. 

Date	Match Name	Venue	Match Time (PST)
21st-25th August	1st Test	Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester	3 PM
29th Aug-2nd Sep	2nd Test	Lord’s Cricket Ground, London	3 PM
6th-10th September	3rd Test	Kennington Oval, London	3 PM

Sri Lanka tour of England 2024 | Test history 

England and Sri Lanka have a rich history of Test cricket encounters, marked by many memorable matches. Here’s a brief overview of ENG vs SL Test match history:

Overall Test Record

• First Test Match: Sri Lanka vs. England, Colombo (PSS), 1982.
• Total Tests Played: Over 35 Test matches (as of 2023).

Key Highlights of ENG vs SL Test matches:

1. 1982-83 Series:
   • The inaugural Test match between England and Sri Lanka was played in Colombo in February 1982. England won the match by 7 wickets.
2. Sri Lanka’s First Win:
   • Sri Lanka registered their first Test win against England in 1993 in Colombo.
3. Memorable Series:
   • 2001: Sri Lanka won their first Test series in England, with a 2-1 victory.
   • 2014: Sri Lanka won a dramatic series in England 1-0, with a thrilling last-ball win in the second Test at Headingley.
4. Individual Performances:
   • Muttiah Muralitharan: One of the leading wicket-takers in matches between the two sides.
   • Alastair Cook: Notable for his consistent batting performances against Sri Lanka.

Test Series Outcomes

• England generally has a favorable record against Sri Lanka, especially in matches played in England.
• Sri Lanka has had success, particularly on home soil, with several series wins and drawn series over the years.

Notable Players 

• England: Joe Root, James Anderson, Stuart Broad, Alastair Cook.
• Sri Lanka: Muttiah Muralitharan, Kumar Sangakkara, Mahela Jayawardene, Angelo Mathews.

Where to watch the Sri Lanka tour of England 2024 live online? 

Fans in Pakistan can watch the complete ENG vs SL three-match test series live stream on tapmad via web, app, or smart TV.