England v Sri Lanka second Test: How to watch, TV channel, start time, head-to-head stats and team news

England have a 1-0 lead in their Test series with Sri Lanka following a five-wicket win at Old Trafford and attention turns to Lord's for the start of the second Test on Thursday.

With no Ben Stokes involved, England were not without their faults in the first Test in Manchester but fine performances from Jamie Smith and Joe Root in the second innings steadied the ship and helped England to their target of 205.

It is now or never for the Lankans, who know defeat at the Home of Cricket will end the series as a contest and it should be another competitive contest.

How to watch England v Sri Lanka and TV channel

England v Sri Lanka will be available to watch on Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Main Event.

England v Sri Lanka start time, date and venue

The England v Sri Lanka second Test is scheduled to start at 11am BST on Thursday 29th August at Lord's.

England v Sri Lanka stats and head-to-head record (H2H)

England have won each of their last six Test meetings with Sri Lanka, including the first Test of this series at Old Trafford.

Prior to this series, Sri Lanka's last Test series outside of the subcontinent was 18 months ago.

England v Sri Lanka head-to-head record (H2H)

England wins	18
Draws	8
Sri Lanka wins	11

*H2H stats refer to Test matches

England v Sri Lanka team news

England team news

Captain Stokes remains an absentee for England, who will also be without fast bowler Mark Wood due to a thigh problem which has ended his series prematurely.

Olly Stone comes in to replace Wood and is set for his first Test cap in more than three years following serious injury problems of his own.

Sri Lanka team news

Left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya caused England problems last time out and will be hoping to again make an impact with the ball.