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 | run out (Sam Curran) | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| Avishka Fernando | c Liam Livingstone b Sam Curran | 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 60 |
| Kusal Perera (c) | c Eoin Morgan b Adil Rashid | 21 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 84 |
| Kusal Mendis | c Jonny Bairstow b Mark Wood | 39 | 39 | 3 | 1 | 100 |
| Niroshan Dickwella (wk) | c Eoin Morgan b Mark Wood | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | st Jonny Bairstow b Adil Rashid | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.86 |
| Dasun Shanaka | c David Willey b Chris Jordan | 8 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 57.14 |
| Isuru Udana | not out | 19* | 14 | 1 | 1 | 135.71 |
| Akila Dananjaya | not out | 2* | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
England · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Willey | 4 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 4.25 | 3 | 0 |
| Sam Curran | 2 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jordan | 4 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 7.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Liam Livingstone | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Mark Wood | 4 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 4.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Adil Rashid | 4 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
England · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Roy | c Dasun Shanaka b Wanindu Hasaranga | 17 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 100 |
| Jonny Bairstow | b Binura Fernando | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dawid Malan | lbw b Dushmantha Chameera | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 80 |
| Eoin Morgan (c) | c Wanindu Hasaranga b Isuru Udana | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 122.22 |
| Sam Billings (wk) | b Wanindu Hasaranga | 24 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 82.76 |
| Liam Livingstone | not out | 29* | 26 | 0 | 1 | 111.54 |
| Sam Curran | not out | 16* | 8 | 1 | 1 | 200 |
Sri Lanka · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dushmantha Chameera | 4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 7.25 | 2 | 0 |
| Binura Fernando | 3 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 5.67 | 1 | 0 |
| Isuru Udana | 4 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 6.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 4 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Akila Dananjaya | 1.1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 11.82 | 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 |
Sam Curran
ENG
|
75.6 |
| 2 |
Wanindu Hasaranga
SL
|
74.5 |
| 3 |
Isuru Udana
SL
|
71.2 |
| 4 |
Mark Wood
ENG
|
61.8 |
| 5 |
Kusal Mendis
SL
|
49.1 |
| 6 |
Liam Livingstone
ENG
|
48.1 |
| 7 |
Adil Rashid
ENG
|
46.4 |
| 8 |
Binura Fernando
SL
|
34.0 |
| 9 |
Dushmantha Chameera
SL
|
30.7 |
| 10 |
Kusal Perera
SL
|
26.0 |
| 11 |
Jason Roy
ENG
|
24.7 |
| 12 |
Sam Billings
ENG
|
24.1 |
| 13 |
Eoin Morgan
ENG
|
22.1 |
| 14 |
Chris Jordan
ENG
|
19.1 |
| 15 |
David Willey
ENG
|
13.1 |
| 16 |
Dasun Shanaka
SL
|
9.1 |
| 17 |
Avishka Fernando
SL
|
7.9 |
| 18 |
Dawid Malan
ENG
|
3.9 |
| 19 |
Akila Dananjaya
SL
|
3.8 |
| 20 |
Niroshan Dickwella
SL
|
3.1 |
| 21 |
Danushka Gunathilaka
SL
|
2.8 |
| 22 |
Jonny Bairstow
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 5 wickets (with 11 balls remaining) (D/L method) in T20I 2021 at Sophia Gardens on 24 June 2021. Kusal Mendis top-scored with 39 off 39 balls and Mark Wood took 2/18.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in England vs Sri Lanka?
England XI: Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Eoin Morgan (c), Sam Billings (wk), Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, David Willey, Chris Jordan, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood. Sri Lanka XI: Danushka Gunathilaka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Perera (c), Kusal Mendis, Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Isuru Udana, Akila Dananjaya, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando.
Who won England vs Sri Lanka?
England won by 5 wickets (with 11 balls remaining) (D/L method).
When and where was England vs Sri Lanka played?
England vs Sri Lanka was played at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff on Thursday 24 June 2021, in T20I 2021.
What were the final scores in England vs Sri Lanka?
England scored 108/5 in 16.1 overs. Sri Lanka scored 111/7 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in England vs Sri Lanka?
Sam Curran was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 76/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in England vs Sri Lanka?
Kusal Mendis top-scored with 39 off 39 balls.
Who took the most wickets in England vs Sri Lanka?
Mark Wood took 2/18 in 4 overs.