England vs Sri Lanka - Players & Playing XI · T20I 2026
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From 17 H2H matches
The Rose Bowl
Southampton, England
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Jul 2022). 2 rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAM vs KEN 05 Jul 2026 | 190/3 (20) | 171/10 (19.2) | 361 |
| HAM vs MID 08 Jul 2026 | 159/4 (20) | 162/5 (19) | 321 |
| ENG vs IND 11 Jul 2026 | 257/3 (20) | 201/8 (20) | 458 |
| HAM vs ESS 15 Jul 2026 | 211/3 (20) | 136/9 (20) | 347 |
| ENG vs SL 15 Sep 2026 | 254/4 (20) | 135/10 (19) | 389 |
ENG at The Rose Bowl
Top Scorer
Jos Buttler
368 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Adil Rashid
12 wkts
SL at The Rose Bowl
Top Scorer
Dunith Wellalage
33 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Dushmantha Chameera
5 wkts
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Projected Win Probability
England
| Player | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s | Ovrs | Wkts | Conc | Econ | Ct | St | RO | D11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Salt | 28.2 | 19 | 151.3 | 2.8 | 1.2 | - | - | - | - | 0.6 | - | - | 62.2 |
| Tom Banton | 20.6 | 15 | 140.2 | 2.1 | 0.8 | - | - | - | - | 0.8 | - | 0.1 | 49.1 |
| Will Jacks | 26.8 | 16 | 165.0 | 2.3 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 19 | 9.7 | 0.5 | - | 0.0 | 87.3 |
| Jos Buttler | 31.9 | 20 | 158.3 | 3.1 | 1.6 | - | - | - | - | 1.2 | - | 0.2 | 77.5 |
| Jacob Bethell | 25.1 | 17 | 147.1 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 6 | 10.2 | 0.6 | - | 0.1 | 66.3 |
| Harry Brook | 31.0 | 18 | 173.1 | 2.6 | 1.5 | - | - | - | - | 0.5 | - | 0.1 | 68.3 |
| Sam Curran | 26.4 | 19 | 136.7 | 2.1 | 1.0 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 25 | 9.9 | 0.8 | - | 0.0 | 97.4 |
| Liam Dawson | 17.1 | 12 | 140.9 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 3.4 | 0.8 | 31 | 9.2 | 0.4 | - | 0.0 | 80.0 |
| Jofra Archer | 6.2 | 4 | 142.2 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 3.8 | 1.7 | 36 | 9.6 | 0.4 | - | 0.1 | 90.9 |
| Adil Rashid | 5.7 | 5 | 120.1 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 3.6 | 1.2 | 32 | 8.8 | 0.3 | - | - | 72.1 |
| Josh Tongue | 2.7 | 3 | 99.6 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 3.3 | 1.3 | 33 | 9.8 | 0.1 | - | 0.1 | 66.6 |
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| Sonny Baker | 4.0 | 4 | 94.6 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 3.8 | 2.2 | 34 | 9.1 | 0.2 | - | - | 103.4 |
| Jamie Overton | 11.4 | 8 | 136.3 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 2.9 | 1.4 | 27 | 9.3 | 0.5 | - | 0.0 | 85.4 |
| Saqib Mahmood | 3.3 | 5 | 68.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 3.7 | 1.7 | 33 | 8.8 | 0.2 | - | - | 85.2 |
| James Coles | 23.1 | 16 | 147.5 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 2.8 | 0.7 | 28 | 9.9 | 0.5 | - | 0.1 | 83.9 |
| Aneurin Donald | 33.1 | 16 | 213.6 | 3.4 | 2.3 | - | - | - | - | 0.6 | - | 0.1 | 79.4 |
| Brydon Carse | 10.0 | 8 | 130.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 3.1 | 1.2 | 28 | 9.0 | 0.5 | - | - | 76.3 |
| Rehan Ahmed | 14.4 | 11 | 132.5 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 2.9 | 0.8 | 29 | 9.9 | 0.3 | - | 0.1 | 73.2 |
| Luke Wood | 3.8 | 4 | 102.8 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 3.5 | 1.3 | 31 | 9.1 | 0.4 | - | 0.0 | 69.7 |
| Gus Atkinson | 4.1 | 5 | 79.7 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 3.2 | 1.3 | 32 | 10.0 | 0.3 | - | 0.1 | 67.1 |
| Ben Duckett | 30.1 | 20 | 154.4 | 3.8 | 0.7 | - | - | - | - | 0.7 | - | 0.0 | 66.6 |
| Jordan Cox | 23.2 | 18 | 131.8 | 2.0 | 0.9 | - | - | - | - | 0.7 | - | 0.1 | 50.6 |
Sri Lanka
| Player | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s | Ovrs | Wkts | Conc | Econ | Ct | St | RO | D11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka | 25.2 | 17 | 152.6 | 2.6 | 1.1 | - | - | - | - | 0.3 | - | - | 54.7 |
| Kamil Mishara | 20.9 | 16 | 131.4 | 2.0 | 0.9 | - | - | - | - | 0.2 | - | 0.2 | 45.0 |
| Kusal Mendis | 29.4 | 20 | 146.6 | 2.8 | 1.1 | - | - | - | - | 0.5 | - | 0.2 | 61.8 |
| Kamindu Mendis | 16.0 | 12 | 132.9 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 8 | 10.8 | 0.5 | - | 0.1 | 47.6 |
| Pavan Rathnayake | 16.3 | 12 | 134.2 | 1.6 | 0.4 | - | - | - | - | 0.2 | - | 0.1 | 34.8 |
| Dasun Shanaka | 21.5 | 12 | 178.6 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 15 | 11.3 | 0.4 | - | 0.0 | 77.1 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 8.4 | 6 | 131.1 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 3.8 | 1.4 | 35 | 9.3 | 0.4 | - | 0.1 | 84.0 |
| Dunith Wellalage | 14.0 | 13 | 111.7 | 1.7 | 0.2 | 3.6 | 1.0 | 33 | 9.3 | 0.3 | - | - | 78.5 |
| Dushmantha Chameera | 1.6 | 4 | 41.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 35 | 9.8 | 0.3 | - | 0.0 | 84.0 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 2.9 | 5 | 59.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 3.8 | 1.0 | 39 | 10.0 | 0.3 | - | 0.0 | 56.1 |
| Eshan Malinga | 2.1 | 3 | 64.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 3.6 | 1.5 | 39 | 10.8 | 0.3 | - | 0.1 | 73.0 |
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| Milan Rathnayake | 33.5 | 57 | 59.0 | 3.8 | 0.6 | 4.0 | 0.6 | 16 | 4.0 | 0.6 | - | - | 107.9 |
| Binura Fernando | 3.6 | 4 | 93.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 3.5 | 1.7 | 31 | 8.7 | 0.2 | - | 0.0 | 82.6 |
| Pramod Madushan | 3.0 | 3 | 89.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 3.1 | 1.5 | 32 | 10.3 | 0.4 | - | - | 74.0 |
| Matheesha Pathirana | 1.3 | 2 | 58.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3.1 | 1.4 | 32 | 10.4 | 0.2 | - | - | 65.0 |
| Vijayakanth Viyaskanth | 3.7 | 5 | 77.9 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 3.5 | 1.2 | 32 | 9.2 | 0.3 | - | 0.1 | 64.8 |
| Tharindu Ratnayake | 4.5 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 3.6 | 1.1 | 31 | 8.5 | 0.0 | - | - | 61.7 |
| Lahiru Udara | 28.4 | 31 | 90.8 | 3.4 | 0.5 | - | - | - | - | 1.0 | - | - | 60.1 |
| Nuwan Thushara | 0.3 | 3 | 12.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3.6 | 1.3 | 37 | 10.3 | 0.2 | - | 0.0 | 60.0 |
| Dushan Hemantha | 4.9 | 6 | 83.2 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 3.4 | 1.1 | 39 | 11.5 | 0.5 | - | - | 59.5 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | 16.9 | 14 | 120.8 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 10 | 9.4 | 0.6 | - | 0.1 | 53.3 |
| Dilshan Madushanka | 0.3 | 2 | 21.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3.4 | 1.1 | 39 | 11.5 | 0.2 | - | 0.1 | 53.3 |
| Asitha Fernando | 3.6 | 3 | 138.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 3.3 | 0.8 | 38 | 11.5 | 0.3 | - | - | 48.4 |
| Lasith Croospulle | 23.2 | 18 | 138.0 | 2.0 | 0.8 | - | - | - | - | 0.0 | - | - | 44.0 |
| Kusal Perera | 17.9 | 13 | 135.5 | 1.8 | 0.5 | - | - | - | - | 0.4 | - | 0.0 | 38.5 |
| Charith Asalanka | 14.5 | 12 | 123.5 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 8 | 10.4 | 0.3 | - | 0.0 | 37.4 |
| Traveen Mathews | 4.5 | 5 | 110.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 3.3 | 0.3 | 37 | 11.3 | 0.0 | - | - | 29.8 |
| Bhanuka Rajapaksa | 14.1 | 12 | 121.8 | 1.2 | 0.6 | - | - | - | - | 0.3 | - | 0.0 | 29.4 |
| Janith Liyanage | 14.5 | 14 | 106.8 | 1.1 | 0.3 | - | - | - | - | 0.5 | - | - | 29.1 |
Projected Player Points
| Player | Team | PP | D11 Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Curran | England | 52.6 | 97.4 |
| Milan Rathnayake | Sri Lanka | 51.5 | 107.9 |
| Sonny Baker | England | 50.6 | 103.4 |
| Jos Buttler | England | 43.9 | 77.5 |
| Jofra Archer | England | 43.8 | 90.9 |
| Jamie Overton | England | 43.8 | 85.4 |
| Will Jacks | England | 43.3 | 87.3 |
| James Coles | England | 42.1 | 83.9 |
| Dushmantha Chameera | Sri Lanka | 40.3 | 84.0 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | Sri Lanka | 40.0 | 84.0 |
| Saqib Mahmood | England | 39.9 | 85.2 |
| Aneurin Donald | England | 39.1 | 79.4 |
| Binura Fernando | Sri Lanka | 38.9 | 82.6 |
| Brydon Carse | England | 38.4 | 76.3 |
| Lahiru Udara | Sri Lanka | 38.4 | 60.1 |
| Liam Dawson | England | 38.1 | 80.0 |
| Pramod Madushan | Sri Lanka | 38.0 | 74.0 |
| Ben Duckett | England | 37.5 | 66.6 |
| Dunith Wellalage | Sri Lanka | 37.5 | 78.5 |
| Dasun Shanaka | Sri Lanka | 37.2 | 77.1 |
| Jacob Bethell | England | 35.8 | 66.3 |
| Harry Brook | England | 35.5 | 68.3 |
| Eshan Malinga | Sri Lanka | 34.9 | 73.0 |
| Kusal Mendis | Sri Lanka | 34.3 | 61.8 |
| Philip Salt | England | 34.2 | 62.2 |
| Rehan Ahmed | England | 33.4 | 73.2 |
| Adil Rashid | England | 32.9 | 72.1 |
| Luke Wood | England | 32.7 | 69.7 |
| Gus Atkinson | England | 31.7 | 67.1 |
| Matheesha Pathirana | Sri Lanka | 31.6 | 65.0 |
| Dushan Hemantha | Sri Lanka | 31.4 | 59.5 |
| Dhananjaya de Silva | Sri Lanka | 30.4 | 53.3 |
| Josh Tongue | England | 29.9 | 66.6 |
| Vijayakanth Viyaskanth | Sri Lanka | 29.9 | 64.8 |
| Jordan Cox | England | 29.8 | 50.6 |
| Tom Banton | England | 29.0 | 49.1 |
| Pathum Nissanka | Sri Lanka | 27.9 | 54.7 |
| Nuwan Thushara | Sri Lanka | 26.7 | 60.0 |
| Kamindu Mendis | Sri Lanka | 25.8 | 47.6 |
| Tharindu Ratnayake | Sri Lanka | 25.4 | 61.7 |
| Dilshan Madushanka | Sri Lanka | 24.7 | 53.3 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | Sri Lanka | 24.7 | 56.1 |
| Lasith Croospulle | Sri Lanka | 23.2 | 44.0 |
| Asitha Fernando | Sri Lanka | 22.9 | 48.4 |
| Kamil Mishara | Sri Lanka | 22.7 | 45.0 |
| Kusal Perera | Sri Lanka | 21.5 | 38.5 |
| Charith Asalanka | Sri Lanka | 20.3 | 37.4 |
| Janith Liyanage | Sri Lanka | 19.4 | 29.1 |
| Pavan Rathnayake | Sri Lanka | 18.0 | 34.8 |
| Bhanuka Rajapaksa | Sri Lanka | 16.7 | 29.4 |
| Traveen Mathews | Sri Lanka | 10.3 | 29.8 |
England · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jos Buttler (wk) | c Dunith Wellalage b Wanindu Hasaranga | 80 | 44 | 8 | 3 | 181.82 |
| Aneurin Donald | c Dasun Shanaka b Dunith Wellalage | 12 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 240 |
| Harry Brook (c) | not out | 114* | 49 | 10 | 6 | 232.65 |
| Tom Banton | c Dasun Shanaka b Dushmantha Chameera | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Will Jacks | c Wanindu Hasaranga b Eshan Malinga | 21 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 175 |
Sri Lanka · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maheesh Theekshana | 2 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 13.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Dushmantha Chameera | 4 | 0 | 53 | 1 | 13.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Dunith Wellalage | 3 | 0 | 51 | 1 | 17 | 1 | 0 |
| Eshan Malinga | 4 | 0 | 41 | 1 | 10.25 | 5 | 0 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | 4 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 8.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Dasun Shanaka | 3 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 14 | 4 | 0 |
Sri Lanka · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathum Nissanka | c Jamie Overton b Will Jacks | 12 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 109.09 |
| Kamil Mishara (wk) | b Sonny Baker | 10 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 71.43 |
| Lahiru Udara | c Adil Rashid b Sonny Baker | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 71.43 |
| Charith Asalanka (c) | c Tom Banton b Liam Dawson | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 111.11 |
| Dasun Shanaka | c Jos Buttler b Adil Rashid | 24 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 171.43 |
| Kamindu Mendis | c Harry Brook b Josh Tongue | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | b Jamie Overton | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 57.14 |
| Dunith Wellalage | c Jordan Cox b Jamie Overton | 33 | 21 | 4 | 2 | 157.14 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | b Sonny Baker | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Dushmantha Chameera | b Liam Dawson | 8 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 80 |
| Eshan Malinga | not out | 13* | 5 | 1 | 1 | 260 |
England · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonny Baker | 4 | 1 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Josh Tongue | 4 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 6.25 | 3 | 0 |
| Will Jacks | 2 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 10.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Liam Dawson | 3 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 7.67 | 2 | 0 |
| Adil Rashid | 3 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 10.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamie Overton | 3 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 6.67 | 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 |
Sonny Baker
ENG
|
159.3 |
| 2 |
Harry Brook
ENG
|
131.1 |
| 3 |
Dunith Wellalage
SL
|
77.8 |
| 4 |
Jos Buttler
ENG
|
75.3 |
| 5 |
Eshan Malinga
SL
|
71.3 |
| 6 |
Dasun Shanaka
SL
|
55.9 |
| 7 |
Wanindu Hasaranga
SL
|
52.4 |
| 8 |
Will Jacks
ENG
|
46.1 |
| 9 |
Dushmantha Chameera
SL
|
38.5 |
| 10 |
Jamie Overton
ENG
|
35.5 |
| 11 |
Liam Dawson
ENG
|
30.9 |
| 12 |
Josh Tongue
ENG
|
29.1 |
| 13 |
Aneurin Donald
ENG
|
26.8 |
| 14 |
Pathum Nissanka
SL
|
20.3 |
| 15 |
Adil Rashid
ENG
|
17.2 |
| 16 |
Charith Asalanka
SL
|
16.8 |
| 17 |
Tom Banton
ENG
|
12.5 |
| 18 |
Kamil Mishara
SL
|
11.1 |
| 19 |
Maheesh Theekshana
SL
|
10.9 |
| 20 |
Lahiru Udara
SL
|
5.2 |
| 21 |
Kamindu Mendis
SL
|
2.1 |
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.
England beat Sri Lanka by 119 runs – T20 Internationals Match Report
England won by 119 runs in the 144th match of 179 in the 1st T20I against Sri Lanka at The Rose Bowl, Southampton. Harry Brook struck 114 off 49 balls to propel England to 254 for 4, before Sonny Baker‘s 3 for 12 dismantled Sri Lanka’s chase as they collapsed to 135 all out in 19 overs. The win gives England a commanding start to the series, with Sri Lanka left searching for answers after a comprehensive defeat.
England’s Batting Masterclass
Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bowl, but England’s top order made them pay immediately. Jos Buttler set the tone with 80 off 44 balls (8 fours, 3 sixes) at a strike rate of 182, building a 159-run opening stand before falling caught at 159 for 1 in the 12th over. Aneurin Donald made a brief cameo of 12 off 5 (1 four, 1 six) but was caught at 31 for 2 in the second over.
The real damage came from Harry Brook, who produced a devastating unbeaten 114 off just 49 balls (10 fours, 6 sixes) at a strike rate of 233. Brook’s assault turned the match into a one-sided affair, taking Sri Lanka’s bowlers apart with clinical precision. Tom Banton contributed 10 off 10 before falling caught at 195 for 3 in the 15th over, while Will Jacks smashed 21 off 12 (2 sixes) to add late momentum, falling caught at 254 for 4 in the final over.
Sri Lanka’s bowling was ineffective throughout. Maheesh Theekshana conceded 27 from 2 overs, while Dushmantha Chameera went for 53 from 4 overs with just 1 wicket. Dunith Wellalage took 1 for 51 from 3 overs, Eshan Malinga claimed 1 for 41 from 4, and Wanindu Hasaranga managed 1 for 34 from 4 as England’s batsmen dominated.
Sri Lanka’s Collapse
Chasing 255, Sri Lanka’s innings fell apart from the opening ball. Pathum Nissanka made 12 off 11 before falling caught at 20 for 1 in the 3rd over. Kamil Mishara was bowled for 10 at 31 for 2 in the 5th over, and Lahiru Udara fell caught for 5 at 32 for 3 in the same over.
Charith Asalanka managed 10 before falling caught at 52 for 4 in the 8th over. Dasun Shanaka provided brief resistance with 24 off 14 (1 four, 2 sixes) but was caught at 69 for 5 in the 9th over. Kamindu Mendis fell for 2 at 74 for 6, and Wanindu Hasaranga was bowled for 4 at 76 for 7.
Dunith Wellalage offered the only real fight with 33 off 21 (4 fours, 2 sixes) at a strike rate of 157, but fell caught at 114 for 8 in the 16th over. Maheesh Theekshana was bowled for 4 at 97 for 9, and Dushmantha Chameera was bowled for 8 at 135 for 10 in the 18th over, ending the rout.
Statz MVP: Sonny Baker (Statz Rating: 159.17)
Sonny Baker earns the Statz MVP award with a rating of 159.17 – the standout performance of the match. His 3 for 12 from 4 overs (1 maiden, economy 3.0) was a masterclass in death bowling and control, dismantling Sri Lanka’s middle order when they needed to build momentum. Baker’s precision and execution under pressure defined England’s victory.
Top 5 Statz Ratings
- Sonny Baker (ENG) – Statz Rating: 159.17 | 3/12 from 4 overs – Devastating spell that broke Sri Lanka’s chase.
- Harry Brook (ENG) – Statz Rating: 130.98 | 114 off 49 (SR 233) – Unbeaten masterclass that set up victory.
- Dunith Wellalage (SL) – Statz Rating: 77.68 | 33 off 21 (SR 157) plus 1/51 with the ball – Sri Lanka’s lone bright spot.
- Jos Buttler (ENG) – Statz Rating: 75.23 | 80 off 44 (SR 182, 8 fours, 3 sixes) – Explosive start that set the tone.
- Eshan Malinga (SL) – Statz Rating: 71.21 | 1/41 from 4 overs plus 13 off 5 with the bat – Effort in a losing cause.
Turning Point
The match turned decisively when Sonny Baker took 3 for 12 from 4 overs during Sri Lanka’s chase. With the target already steep at 255, Baker’s early breakthroughs removed any realistic path to victory. Sri Lanka never recovered from the loss of their top order, and by the time Dunith Wellalage fell caught at 114 for 8 in the 16th over, the outcome was beyond doubt.
Match Context
This was the 144th match of 179 in the T20 International series. England (ranked 2nd in the ICC T20I rankings with a rating of 268) dominated from start to finish, with Sri Lanka (ranked 9th, rating 221) unable to match their intensity. Check the head-to-head record and explore match projections on Statz Cricket for deeper analysis of this one-sided contest.
England vs Sri Lanka: who played
England won by 119 runs in T20I 2026 at The Rose Bowl on 15 September 2026. Harry Brook top-scored with 114 off 49 balls and Sonny Baker took 3/12.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in England vs Sri Lanka?
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Who won England vs Sri Lanka?
England won by 119 runs.
When and where was England vs Sri Lanka played?
England vs Sri Lanka was played at The Rose Bowl, Southampton on Tuesday 15 September 2026, in T20I 2026.
What were the final scores in England vs Sri Lanka?
England scored 254/4 in 20 overs. Sri Lanka scored 135/10 in 19 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in England vs Sri Lanka?
Sonny Baker was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 159/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in England vs Sri Lanka?
Harry Brook top-scored with 114 off 49 balls.
Who took the most wickets in England vs Sri Lanka?
Sonny Baker took 3/12 in 4 overs.