England vs Sri Lanka - Players & Playing XI · T20 World Cup 2016
Head-to-Head Record
Based on 17 H2H matches (2010–2026)
Last 5 H2H Results (ENG perspective)
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Season Comparison
Current Standings
ENG
W3 L1
SL
W1 L3
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Joe Root
ENG
Runs (20+)
Jos Buttler
ENG
Runs (20+)
Jos Buttler
ENG
Sixes (1+)
Joe Root
ENG
Fours (2+)
Joe Root
ENG
Catches (1+)
Dasun Shanaka
SL
Sixes (1+)
Adil Rashid
ENG
Catches (1+)
Jos Buttler
ENG
Catches (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 17 H2H matches
Arun Jaitley Stadium
Delhi, India
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since May 2023). Rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC vs KKR 08 May 2026 | 142/8 (20) | 147/2 (14.2) | 289 |
| DC vs RR 17 May 2026 | 193/8 (20) | 197/5 (19.2) | 390 |
| AFG vs IND 13 Sep 2026 | 156/8 (20) | 157/3 (13.4) | 313 |
| AFG vs IND 15 Sep 2026 | 159/8 (20) | 163/3 (14.5) | 322 |
| AFG vs IND 17 Sep 2026 | 221/7 (20) | 94/10 (14.1) | 315 |
ENG at Arun Jaitley Stadium
Top Scorer
Jason Roy
125 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Chris Jordan
6 wkts
SL at Arun Jaitley Stadium
Top Scorer
Angelo Mathews
73 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Jeffrey Vandersay
2 wkts
Hit Rates
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England
Playing XI in this match
Sri Lanka
Playing XI in this match
England · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Roy | lbw b Jeffrey Vandersay | 42 | 39 | 3 | 2 | 107.69 |
| Alex Hales | lbw b Rangana Herath | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Root | c Lahiru Thirimanne b Jeffrey Vandersay | 25 | 24 | 4 | 0 | 104.17 |
| Jos Buttler (wk) | not out | 66* | 37 | 8 | 2 | 178.38 |
| Eoin Morgan (c) | run out (Thisara Perera) | 22 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 137.5 |
| Ben Stokes | not out | 6* | 1 | 0 | 1 | 600 |
Sri Lanka · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angelo Mathews (c) | 4 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 6.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Rangana Herath | 4 | 1 | 27 | 1 | 6.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffrey Vandersay | 4 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Milinda Siriwardana | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Dushmantha Chameera | 4 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| Thisara Perera | 2 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 13.5 | 2 | 0 |
| Dasun Shanaka | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
Sri Lanka · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinesh Chandimal (wk) | c Jos Buttler b Chris Jordan | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan | c Alex Hales b David Willey | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Milinda Siriwardana | c Eoin Morgan b David Willey | 7 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 100 |
| Lahiru Thirimanne | run out (Ben Stokes) | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| Angelo Mathews (c) | not out | 73* | 54 | 3 | 5 | 135.19 |
| Chamara Kapugedera | c Ben Stokes b Liam Plunkett | 30 | 27 | 2 | 1 | 111.11 |
| Thisara Perera | c David Willey b Chris Jordan | 20 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 181.82 |
| Dasun Shanaka | c Joe Root b Chris Jordan | 15 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 166.67 |
| Rangana Herath | b Chris Jordan | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Jeffrey Vandersay | not out | 0* | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
England · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Willey | 4 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jordan | 4 | 0 | 28 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Liam Plunkett | 4 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 5.75 | 2 | 0 |
| Ben Stokes | 4 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 4.75 | 2 | 0 |
| Adil Rashid | 2 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 15.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Moeen Ali | 2 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Jos Buttler
ENG
|
101.1 |
| 2 |
Angelo Mathews
SL
|
95.2 |
| 3 |
Chris Jordan
ENG
|
94.3 |
| 4 |
Jeffrey Vandersay
SL
|
78.9 |
| 5 |
David Willey
ENG
|
75.1 |
| 6 |
Thisara Perera
SL
|
52.1 |
| 7 |
Rangana Herath
SL
|
45.3 |
| 8 |
Dasun Shanaka
SL
|
40.4 |
| 9 |
Liam Plunkett
ENG
|
40.0 |
| 10 |
Jason Roy
ENG
|
39.6 |
| 11 |
Eoin Morgan
ENG
|
36.1 |
| 12 |
Ben Stokes
ENG
|
35.1 |
| 13 |
Chamara Kapugedera
SL
|
34.8 |
| 14 |
Joe Root
ENG
|
27.2 |
| 15 |
Milinda Siriwardana
SL
|
12.4 |
| 16 |
Dushmantha Chameera
SL
|
10.1 |
| 17 |
Adil Rashid
ENG
|
4.8 |
| 18 |
Moeen Ali
ENG
|
4.8 |
| 19 |
Lahiru Thirimanne
SL
|
2.8 |
| 20 |
Tillakaratne Dilshan
SL
|
1.3 |
| 21 |
Dinesh Chandimal
SL
|
0.7 |
| 22 |
Alex Hales
ENG
|
0.0 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
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England vs Sri Lanka: who played
England won by 10 runs in T20 World Cup 2016 at Arun Jaitley Stadium on 26 March 2016. Angelo Mathews top-scored with 73 off 54 balls and Chris Jordan took 4/28.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in England vs Sri Lanka?
England XI: Jason Roy, Alex Hales, Joe Root, Jos Buttler (wk), Eoin Morgan (c), Ben Stokes, Liam Plunkett, Adil Rashid, Chris Jordan, David Willey, Moeen Ali. Sri Lanka XI: Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Tillakaratne Dilshan, Milinda Siriwardana, Lahiru Thirimanne, Angelo Mathews (c), Chamara Kapugedera, Thisara Perera, Dasun Shanaka, Rangana Herath, Jeffrey Vandersay, Dushmantha Chameera.
Who won England vs Sri Lanka?
England won by 10 runs.
When and where was England vs Sri Lanka played?
England vs Sri Lanka was played at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi on Saturday 26 March 2016, in T20 World Cup 2016.
What were the final scores in England vs Sri Lanka?
England scored 161/8 in 20 overs. Sri Lanka scored 171/4 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in England vs Sri Lanka?
Jos Buttler was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 101/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in England vs Sri Lanka?
Angelo Mathews top-scored with 73 off 54 balls.
Who took the most wickets in England vs Sri Lanka?
Chris Jordan took 4/28 in 4 overs.