Kandy: The 42nd match of the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 between Sri Lanka and England was played at Ballekala International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
Historically, Sri Lanka and England have faced each other 17 times in the T20I format, with the Three Lions holding the head-to-head record with 13 wins, while the Lanka Lions have won four.
The two teams have met 6 times in T20 World Cup history. England have a clear advantage with five wins compared to Sri Lanka’s single win.
Playing XIs
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis (VK), Pawan Ratnayake, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka (catch), Dunith Vellalake, Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Sameera, Mahesh Deekshana and Dilshan Madhushanka.
England: Phillip Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Jacob Bethel, Tom Panton, Harry Brook (catch), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer and Adil Rashid.