England vs Sri Lanka - Preview, Predictions & H2H · T20 Internationals
The Statz verdict
England lead this head-to-head 13–1, including the only meeting at The Rose Bowl. The season batting edge is ENG's, 154.3 runs per game vs 137.3, while ENG's attack takes 7.5 wickets a match, the better bowling unit. They meet on a 55.5% boundary-rate ground averaging 335 total runs.
Head-to-head record
14 meetings · 2010–2026Season comparison
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The Rose Bowl, Southampton
Full ground stats →The last 30 T20 matches here average 335 total runs with a 55.5% boundary rate and 12.2 sixes a match. Seamers concede 8.90 an over against spin's 8.08, and the toss is neutral: batting first wins 50%.
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue. Rain-shortened matches excluded.
Last 5 matches here
Top scorer Jos Buttler 288
Top bowler Adil Rashid 11 wkts
Top scorer Binura Fernando 20
Top bowler Dushmantha Chameera 4 wkts
Top performers in this fixture
from 14 H2H meetings
Full squads
Who is playing in England vs Sri Lanka?
Confirmed XIs are announced around the toss, ~30 minutes before the start. Based on their last matches, England are likely to field Philip Salt, Jos Buttler, Harry Brook, Jacob Bethell and 7 more, and Sri Lanka Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Pavan Rathnayake and 7 more — full predicted XIs and squads are on this page.
Who leads the England vs Sri Lanka head-to-head record?
England lead 13–1 from 14 matches.
What is England's current form in 2026?
England have won 7 and lost 0 from 8 matches in 2026, averaging 154.3 runs per match.
What is Sri Lanka's current form in 2026?
Sri Lanka have won 2 and lost 6 from 9 matches in 2026, averaging 137.3 runs per match.
Where is England vs Sri Lanka being played?
England vs Sri Lanka is being played at The Rose Bowl on 15 Sep 2026 at 23:00 IST.
Who are the top run-scorers in England vs Sri Lanka head-to-head matches?
The top run-scorers in England vs Sri Lanka H2H are Jos Buttler (374 runs), Dasun Shanaka (174 runs), Jason Roy (173 runs).
Who are the top wicket-takers in England vs Sri Lanka head-to-head matches?
The top wicket-takers in England vs Sri Lanka H2H are Adil Rashid (17 wkts), Chris Jordan (13 wkts), Dushmantha Chameera (13 wkts).
Who are the top 2026 run-scorers for England and Sri Lanka?
The leading run-scorers in 2026 are Harry Brook (390 runs), Kusal Mendis (269 runs), Pathum Nissanka (262 runs).
Who are the top 2026 wicket-takers for England and Sri Lanka?
The leading wicket-takers in 2026 are Jofra Archer (14 wkts), Adil Rashid (14 wkts), Dushmantha Chameera (14 wkts).
Where are England and Sri Lanka in the standings?
England are 2nd with 10186 points and Sri Lanka are 9th with 9703 points.
What is the pitch like at The Rose Bowl?
At The Rose Bowl, 80.2% of wickets fall to seam and 17.5% to spin. The average match total is 320.1 runs with a first-innings average of 170.7. There are an average of 11.2 sixes per match and teams batting first have won 53.7% of matches.
What is England's record at The Rose Bowl?
England have won 5 and lost 4 from 9 matches at The Rose Bowl.
What is Sri Lanka's record at The Rose Bowl?
Sri Lanka have won 0 and lost 1 from 1 matches at The Rose Bowl.