England vs Sri Lanka - Preview, Predictions & H2H · T20 Internationals
The Statz verdict
England lead this head-to-head 14–1. The season batting edge is ENG's, 165.3 runs per game vs 137.1, while ENG's attack takes 7.8 wickets a match, the better bowling unit. They meet on a 55.3% boundary-rate ground averaging 334 total runs.
Head-to-head record
15 meetings · 2010–2026Season comparison
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Old Trafford, Stretford, Manchester
Full ground stats →The last 30 T20 matches here average 334 total runs with a 55.3% boundary rate and 13.4 sixes a match. Seamers concede 9.18 an over against spin's 8.23, and the toss is neutral: batting first wins 48%.
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Jun 2022). 5 rain-affected matches excluded.
Last 5 matches here
Top scorer Jos Buttler 186
Top bowler Adil Rashid 10 wkts
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Top performers in this fixture
from 15 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 Jos Buttler, Aneurin Donald, Harry Brook, Tom Banton and 7 more, and Sri Lanka Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Lahiru Udara, Charith Asalanka 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 14–1 from 15 matches.
What is England's current form in 2026?
England have won 8 and lost 0 from 9 matches in 2026, averaging 165.3 runs per match.
What is Sri Lanka's current form in 2026?
Sri Lanka have won 2 and lost 7 from 10 matches in 2026, averaging 137.1 runs per match.
Where is England vs Sri Lanka being played?
England vs Sri Lanka is being played at Old Trafford on 19 Sep 2026 at 19:00 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 (454 runs), Dasun Shanaka (198 runs), Harry Brook (188 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 (18 wkts), Dushmantha Chameera (14 wkts), Chris Jordan (13 wkts).
Who are the top 2026 run-scorers for England and Sri Lanka?
The leading run-scorers in 2026 are Harry Brook (490 runs), Jos Buttler (289 runs), Dasun Shanaka (285 runs).
Who are the top 2026 wicket-takers for England and Sri Lanka?
The leading wicket-takers in 2026 are Adil Rashid (14 wkts), Dushmantha Chameera (14 wkts), Jofra Archer (12 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 Old Trafford?
At Old Trafford, 53.1% of wickets fall to seam and 42.2% to spin. The average match total is 323.7 runs with a first-innings average of 169.6. There are an average of 9.4 sixes per match and teams batting first have won 54.1% of matches.
What is England's record at Old Trafford?
England have won 5 and lost 2 from 9 matches at Old Trafford.
What is the weather forecast at Old Trafford for England vs Sri Lanka?
The forecast at Old Trafford for England vs Sri Lanka is Partly Cloudy, 18°C, humidity 70%, wind 5.5 km/h.