England vs Sri Lanka - Players & Playing XI · T20 World Cup 2021
Head-to-Head Record
Based on 17 H2H matches (2010–2026)
Last 5 H2H Results (ENG perspective)
ENG Form
Season Comparison
Current Standings
ENG
W4 L1
SL
W2 L3
Active Streaks
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Charith Asalanka
SL
Runs (20+)
Charith Asalanka
SL
Sixes (1+)
Charith Asalanka
SL
Fours (2+)
Jos Buttler
ENG
Runs (20+)
Jos Buttler
ENG
Fours (2+)
Wanindu Hasaranga
SL
Wickets (1+)
Adil Rashid
ENG
Wickets (1+)
Dasun Shanaka
SL
Fours (2+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 17 H2H matches
Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Jan 2025). Rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SW vs DV 26 Dec 2025 | 140/7 (20) | 144/5 (19.3) | 284 |
| MIE vs ADKR 02 Jan 2026 | 120/8 (20) | 121/3 (16.1) | 241 |
| AFG vs WI 19 Jan 2026 | 181/3 (20) | 143/9 (20) | 324 |
| AFG vs WI 21 Jan 2026 | 189/4 (20) | 150/10 (18.5) | 339 |
| AFG vs WI 22 Jan 2026 | 151/7 (20) | 136/8 (20) | 287 |
ENG at Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Jos Buttler
127 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Moeen Ali
3 wkts
SL at Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Top Scorer
Charith Asalanka
136 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Wanindu Hasaranga
9 wkts
Hit Rates
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Top Bowlers (Recent)
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Top Bowlers (Recent)
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 | b Wanindu Hasaranga | 9 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 150 |
| Jos Buttler (wk) | not out | 101* | 67 | 6 | 6 | 150.75 |
| Dawid Malan | b Dushmantha Chameera | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 75 |
| Jonny Bairstow | lbw b Wanindu Hasaranga | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eoin Morgan (c) | b Wanindu Hasaranga | 40 | 36 | 1 | 3 | 111.11 |
| Moeen Ali | not out | 1* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
Sri Lanka · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dushmantha Chameera | 4 | 0 | 43 | 1 | 10.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 4 | 0 | 21 | 3 | 5.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Lahiru Kumara | 4 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 4 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 3.25 | 2 | 0 |
| Chamika Karunaratne | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 8.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Dasun Shanaka (c) | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
Sri Lanka · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka | run out (Eoin Morgan) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Kusal Perera (wk) | c Eoin Morgan b Adil Rashid | 7 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 77.78 |
| Charith Asalanka | c Moeen Ali b Adil Rashid | 21 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 131.25 |
| Avishka Fernando | lbw b Chris Jordan | 13 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 92.86 |
| Bhanuka Rajapaksa | c Jason Roy b Chris Woakes | 26 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 144.44 |
| Dasun Shanaka (c) | run out (Jos Buttler) | 26 | 25 | 2 | 1 | 104 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | c Sam Billings b Liam Livingstone | 34 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 161.9 |
| Dushmantha Chameera | c Dawid Malan b Chris Jordan | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Chamika Karunaratne | c Jason Roy b Moeen Ali | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lahiru Kumara | not out | 1* | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | c Chris Jordan b Moeen Ali | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
England · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moeen Ali | 3 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Woakes | 2.3 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 10.87 | 0 | 0 |
| Adil Rashid | 4 | 0 | 19 | 2 | 4.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jordan | 4 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Liam Livingstone | 4 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 8.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tymal Mills | 1.3 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 14.62 | 1 | 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 |
Wanindu Hasaranga
SL
|
0.0 |
| 2 |
Jos Buttler
ENG
|
0.0 |
| 3 |
Adil Rashid
ENG
|
0.0 |
| 4 |
Chris Jordan
ENG
|
0.0 |
| 5 |
Bhanuka Rajapaksa
SL
|
0.0 |
| 6 |
Moeen Ali
ENG
|
0.0 |
| 7 |
Eoin Morgan
ENG
|
0.0 |
| 8 |
Charith Asalanka
SL
|
0.0 |
| 9 |
Dasun Shanaka
SL
|
0.0 |
| 10 |
Dushmantha Chameera
SL
|
0.0 |
| 11 |
Maheesh Theekshana
SL
|
0.0 |
| 12 |
Liam Livingstone
ENG
|
0.0 |
| 13 |
Avishka Fernando
SL
|
0.0 |
| 14 |
Jason Roy
ENG
|
0.0 |
| 15 |
Chris Woakes
ENG
|
0.0 |
| 16 |
Kusal Perera
SL
|
0.0 |
| 17 |
Lahiru Kumara
SL
|
0.0 |
| 18 |
Chamika Karunaratne
SL
|
0.0 |
| 19 |
Dawid Malan
ENG
|
0.0 |
| 20 |
Tymal Mills
ENG
|
0.0 |
| 21 |
Pathum Nissanka
SL
|
0.0 |
| 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 26 runs in T20 World Cup 2021 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on 1 November 2021. Jos Buttler top-scored with 101 off 67 balls and Wanindu Hasaranga took 3/21.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in England vs Sri Lanka?
England XI: Jason Roy, Jos Buttler (wk), Dawid Malan, Jonny Bairstow, Eoin Morgan (c), Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Chris Woakes, Chris Jordan, Adil Rashid, Tymal Mills. Sri Lanka XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera (wk), Charith Asalanka, Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Maheesh Theekshana, Lahiru Kumara.
Who won England vs Sri Lanka?
England won by 26 runs.
When and where was England vs Sri Lanka played?
England vs Sri Lanka was played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on Monday 1 November 2021, in T20 World Cup 2021.
What were the final scores in England vs Sri Lanka?
England scored 163/4 in 20 overs. Sri Lanka scored 137/10 in 19 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in England vs Sri Lanka?
Wanindu Hasaranga was named Statz MVP. 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 101 off 67 balls.
Who took the most wickets in England vs Sri Lanka?
Wanindu Hasaranga took 3/21 in 4 overs.