England and Sri Lanka are set to face each other in a crucial Super 8 clash of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Both teams performed well in the group stage and will now aim to start the second round with a big win.
The match will be played on February 22, 2026 (Sunday) at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, starting at 3:00 PM IST. With semi-final qualification at stake, this game is expected to be highly competitive.
ENG vs SL Match Details
| Match Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Match | England vs Sri Lanka, Match 42 (Super 8) |
| Date | February 22, 2026 |
| Time | 3:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium |
Match Preview
England
England had a mixed start to the tournament but bounced back strongly with two convincing wins in their last matches. Their batting lineup is powerful, but the subcontinent conditions have challenged some of their big hitters.
Players like Harry Brook, Sam Curran, and Will Jacks have stepped up when the senior players struggled. England also come into this match with confidence after beating Sri Lanka 3-0 in a bilateral T20I series earlier this month.
Key Players: Jos Buttler, Sam Curran, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka have shown strong performances in the tournament, including a big win over Australia. However, their bowling looked weak in the last group match when they failed to defend 179 against Zimbabwe.
The absence of key bowlers and using spinners at the death exposed their weakness. Their batting unit, led by Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis, remains their biggest strength.
Key Players: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Maheesh Theekshana, Dasun Shanaka
Head-to-Head Record
| Teams | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| England | 13 |
| Sri Lanka | 4 |
| No Result | 0 |
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| England | W, W, L, W, W |
| Sri Lanka | L, W, W, W, L |
Weather & Pitch Report
Weather
- Temperature: 21–23°C
- Humidity: 85–95%
- Rain Chances: 50%
Pitch Report
- Batting-friendly surface
- Spinners will get assistance in the middle overs
- Chasing is slightly difficult
Pallekele Stadium T20I Stats
| Record | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 33 |
| Bat First Wins | 16 |
| Bat Second Wins | 14 |
| No Result | 3 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 166 |
| Highest Score | 263/3 |
| Lowest Score | 88 |
Predicted Playing XI
England
- Philip Salt
- Jos Buttler (wk)
- Jacob Bethell
- Tom Banton
- Harry Brook (c)
- Sam Curran
- Will Jacks
- Jamie Overton
- Liam Dawson
- Jofra Archer
- Adil Rashid
Sri Lanka
- Pathum Nissanka
- Kusal Perera
- Kusal Mendis (wk)
- Pavan Rathnayake
- Kamindu Mendis
- Dasun Shanaka (c)
- Dunith Wellalage
- Dushan Hemantha
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Dilshan Madushanka
- Pramod Madushan
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
Small League (Safe Picks)
Small League Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
- Sam Curran
- Kusal Mendis
- Jacob Bethell
- Kamindu Mendis
Grand League (Risky Picks)
Grand League Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
- Pathum Nissanka
- Jos Buttler
- Philip Salt
- Dushan Hemantha
ENG vs SL Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?
England have a stronger overall combination and more depth in both batting and bowling. Although the conditions have challenged their batters, their all-round strength gives them an advantage.
Sri Lanka’s batting is in good form, but concerns in the bowling department could hurt them in a high-pressure game.
Match Prediction: England to Win
Injury Update
| Team | Status |
|---|---|
| England | No injury updates |
| Sri Lanka | No injury updates |
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