After winning the fourth ODI, England have already clinched the series. Now they will be looking forward to continue their momentum and finish the series with the win. On the other hand, Sri Lanka will try to finish the series on positive note by winning this ODI. However, it is not a meaningless match, there are ranking positions to play for and victory for England would ensure they move to fifth in ODI table.
Sri Lanka’s performance in the whole tour was not so impressive. Although their batting has shown promise, but their bowling performance have been below average. Sri Lankan bowlers have no clue for England mighty batting line up. In the fourth ODI, Sri Lanka were looking good after posting a big total of 305 in 42 overs. But again it became another canter as Jason Roy plundered 162 runs to snatch the victory from Lankans. Jason Roy was looking unstoppable as he scored second century of the series. After suffering early blow as Moeen Ali got out early, Joe Root and Jason Roy took the Sri Lankan bowlers and played their shots all around the park.
England on the other side could go through some changes in the fifth ODI. England have dominated throughout in the series. Apart from first match, their middle orders have not been tested much while bowlers have been disciplined. Eoin Morgan are doing good job as a captain and that’s exactly what the hosts will need in the last ODI too.