England vs Sri Lanka - Players & Playing XI · T20I 2021
Head-to-Head Record
Based on 17 H2H matches (2010–2026)
Last 5 H2H Results (ENG perspective)
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Season Comparison
ICC T20I Rankings
ENG
Rating: 269
SL
Rating: 220
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Jos Buttler
ENG
Runs (20+)
Jos Buttler
ENG
Fours (2+)
Sam Curran
ENG
Wickets (1+)
Jos Buttler
ENG
Catches (1+)
Adil Rashid
ENG
Catches (1+)
Dasun Shanaka
SL
Catches (1+)
Kusal Perera
SL
Runs (20+)
Kusal Mendis
SL
Sixes (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 17 H2H matches
Sophia Gardens
Cardiff, Wales
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Jun 2022). 5 rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLA vs MID 26 Jun 2026 | 153/7 (20) | 159/4 (17.3) | 312 |
| GLA vs WAR 03 Jul 2026 | 184/4 (20) | 187/3 (18.5) | 371 |
| GLA vs WOR 05 Jul 2026 | 161/9 (20) | 146/10 (19.2) | 307 |
| GLA vs NOR 08 Jul 2026 | 217/7 (20) | 164/10 (18.3) | 381 |
| ENG vs SL 17 Sep 2026 | 145/9 (20) | 146/4 (12.1) | 291 |
ENG at Sophia Gardens
Top Scorer
Jos Buttler
166 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Adil Rashid
8 wkts
SL at Sophia Gardens
Top Scorer
Dasun Shanaka
62 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Dushmantha Chameera
3 wkts
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England
Playing XI in this match
Sri Lanka
Playing XI in this match
Sri Lanka · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danushka Gunathilaka | c Jos Buttler b Chris Jordan | 19 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 118.75 |
| Kusal Perera (c) (wk) | c Chris Jordan b Adil Rashid | 30 | 26 | 1 | 1 | 115.38 |
| Kusal Mendis | lbw b Liam Livingstone | 9 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| Avishka Fernando | c Chris Jordan b Sam Curran | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dasun Shanaka | c Jos Buttler b Sam Curran | 50 | 44 | 3 | 2 | 113.64 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | c Chris Jordan b Adil Rashid | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 71.43 |
| Isuru Udana | not out | 6* | 7 | 0 | 0 | 85.71 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | c Adil Rashid b Mark Wood | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75 |
England · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Woakes | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 4.67 | 1 | 0 |
| Sam Curran | 3 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 8.33 | 3 | 0 |
| Mark Wood | 4 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 8.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Chris Jordan | 4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 7.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Liam Livingstone | 2 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 4.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Adil Rashid | 4 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 4.25 | 0 | 0 |
England · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Roy | c Danushka Gunathilaka b Dushmantha Chameera | 36 | 22 | 4 | 1 | 163.64 |
| Jos Buttler (wk) | not out | 68* | 55 | 8 | 1 | 123.64 |
| Dawid Malan | b Isuru Udana | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Jonny Bairstow | not out | 13* | 12 | 1 | 1 | 108.33 |
Sri Lanka · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dushmantha Chameera | 3.1 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 7.74 | 1 | 0 |
| Nuwan Pradeep | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 11.5 | 2 | 0 |
| Akila Dananjaya | 4 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| Isuru Udana | 4 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 7.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 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 |
Adil Rashid
ENG
|
76.8 |
| 2 |
Jos Buttler
ENG
|
68.2 |
| 3 |
Jason Roy
ENG
|
63.4 |
| 4 |
Dasun Shanaka
SL
|
58.7 |
| 5 |
Kusal Perera
SL
|
42.5 |
| 6 |
Isuru Udana
SL
|
41.9 |
| 7 |
Liam Livingstone
ENG
|
34.2 |
| 8 |
Sam Curran
ENG
|
33.9 |
| 9 |
Danushka Gunathilaka
SL
|
32.9 |
| 10 |
Chris Jordan
ENG
|
30.0 |
| 11 |
Wanindu Hasaranga
SL
|
29.5 |
| 12 |
Dushmantha Chameera
SL
|
27.9 |
| 13 |
Jonny Bairstow
ENG
|
20.2 |
| 14 |
Mark Wood
ENG
|
18.5 |
| 15 |
Chris Woakes
ENG
|
12.1 |
| 16 |
Kusal Mendis
SL
|
11.5 |
| 17 |
Dawid Malan
ENG
|
7.8 |
| 18 |
Akila Dananjaya
SL
|
7.7 |
| 19 |
Nuwan Pradeep
SL
|
4.8 |
| 20 |
Dhananjaya de Silva
SL
|
2.5 |
| 21 |
Avishka Fernando
SL
|
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 8 wickets (with 17 balls remaining) in T20I 2021 at Sophia Gardens on 23 June 2021. Jos Buttler top-scored with 68 off 55 balls and Adil Rashid took 2/17.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in England vs Sri Lanka?
England XI: Jason Roy, Jos Buttler (wk), Dawid Malan, Jonny Bairstow, Eoin Morgan (c), Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Chris Jordan, Adil Rashid, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood. Sri Lanka XI: Danushka Gunathilaka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Perera (c) (wk), Kusal Mendis, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Isuru Udana, Akila Dananjaya, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Pradeep.
Who won England vs Sri Lanka?
England won by 8 wickets (with 17 balls remaining).
When and where was England vs Sri Lanka played?
England vs Sri Lanka was played at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff on Wednesday 23 June 2021, in T20I 2021.
What were the final scores in England vs Sri Lanka?
England scored 130/2 in 17.1 overs. Sri Lanka scored 129/7 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in England vs Sri Lanka?
Adil Rashid was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 77/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in England vs Sri Lanka?
Jos Buttler top-scored with 68 off 55 balls.
Who took the most wickets in England vs Sri Lanka?
Adil Rashid took 2/17 in 4 overs.